Biesse Materia

Est. $220,000 - $480,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

This model was not found in Biesse's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

Accuracy

±0.05 mm

x axis travel

2,100 – 4,300 mm (configuration dependent)

y axis travel

1,600 – 2,100 mm

z axis travel

200 – 350 mm

main spindle speed

Up to 60,000 rpm (high-frequency electrospindle)

main spindle power

Up to 10 kW

How much does the Biesse Materia cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$220,000 - $480,000

Our best estimate for a cnc router in this class — not a quote from Biesse. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Biesse Materia is a CNC router for composite materials. The listed figures give X travel of 2,100 to 4,300 mm depending on configuration, Y travel of 1,600 to 2,100 mm and Z travel of 200 to 350 mm, with a high-frequency electrospindle that runs at up to 60,000 rpm. The model is not in Biesse's current lineup under this name, so confirm each figure for the machine you are looking at.

Spindle speed is the row that sets this machine apart. Up to 60,000 rpm with up to 10 kW points to small-diameter tools taking light cuts at high surface speed, which is how carbon and glass laminates are trimmed and drilled without pulling fibres or lifting the edge plies. It is not a spindle for heavy stock removal. The Rover B 7.23, by comparison, is listed at 24,000 RPM and 14.5 kW (19.4 HP).

The compatible materials row lists CFRP, GFRP, Kevlar, aluminum honeycomb, thermoplastic composites and prepreg. Two other rows follow from that list. Dust extraction is described as an integrated CFRP-rated system, which matters because carbon dust is abrasive and conductive and has to be kept away from the operator and the electrics. A tangential oscillating knife is listed as optional, for soft sheet such as uncured prepreg that a rotating tool would fray; do not assume a given machine has one.

Parts are held by multi-zone vacuum hold-down, so a sheet smaller than the bed can be clamped without sealing off the rest. Rapid feed is listed at up to 60 m/min and positioning accuracy at ±0.05 mm. Because every travel is a range, the envelope has to be established per machine. The Z figure in particular, 200 to 350 mm, decides whether formed parts fit at all. The control row names Biesse BiesseWorks.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	2,100 – 4,300 mm (configuration dependent)
Y Axis Travel	1,600 – 2,100 mm
Z Axis Travel	200 – 350 mm
Main Spindle Speed	Up to 60,000 rpm (high-frequency electrospindle)
Main Spindle Power	Up to 10 kW
Knife Unit	Tangential oscillating knife (optional)
Vacuum Table	Multi-zone vacuum hold-down
Rapid Feed Rate	Up to 60 m/min
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm
Dust Extraction	Integrated CFRP-rated extraction system
CNC Control	Biesse BiesseWorks
Compatible Materials	CFRP, GFRP, Kevlar, aluminum honeycomb, thermoplastic composites, prepreg

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

High-frequency electrospindle listed at up to 60,000 rpm, suited to small-diameter tools in fibre laminates
An integrated CFRP-rated dust extraction system is listed
Multi-zone vacuum hold-down clamps sheets smaller than the full table
Positioning accuracy listed at ±0.05 mm, with rapid feed of up to 60 m/min
X travel is listed from 2,100 to 4,300 mm and Y from 1,600 to 2,100 mm, depending on configuration

Limitations

Spindle power is listed at up to 10 kW, against 14.5 kW (19.4 HP) for the Rover B 7.23, so heavy roughing is outside its scope
The tangential oscillating knife is optional, not part of every machine
Z travel of 200 to 350 mm limits the height of formed parts and their fixtures
The listed figures give no tool changer row and no axis count, so both need checking on the machine

Best For

Trimming and drilling CFRP and GFRP sheet with small tools at up to 60,000 rpm Aluminum honeycomb and thermoplastic composite panels Prepreg cutting on machines fitted with the optional oscillating knife Sheet work within 4,300 mm of X and 2,100 mm of Y

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What materials is the Biesse Materia listed for?

The compatible materials row lists CFRP, GFRP, Kevlar, aluminum honeycomb, thermoplastic composites and prepreg. The dust extraction row describes an integrated CFRP-rated extraction system, which fits that list: carbon dust is abrasive and conductive and must be captured at the tool.

02 How fast does the Materia spindle run?

The main spindle is listed as a high-frequency electrospindle running at up to 60,000 rpm, with power of up to 10 kW. That combination suits small cutters and drills in laminates. For comparison, the Rover B 7.23 is listed at 24,000 RPM and 14.5 kW (19.4 HP).

03 Does the Materia have an oscillating knife?

Only as an option. The knife unit row lists a tangential oscillating knife as optional, so a particular machine may or may not carry it. Check for the knife unit before planning to cut prepreg or other soft sheet on a used machine.

04 How large a part fits on the Materia?

It depends on the configuration. X travel is listed from 2,100 to 4,300 mm, Y travel from 1,600 to 2,100 mm and Z travel from 200 to 350 mm. Ask for the travels of the specific machine, because the largest listed X is roughly double the smallest.