Masterwood Project 300 CNC Machining Center

$90,000 – $160,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Working Area (X×Y×Z)

3,200 × 1,600 × 200 mm (approx. 10.5×5.2 ft)

Spindle Power

15 kW (20 HP) electrospindle

Max Spindle Speed

18,000 RPM

Feed Rate

Up to 20,000 mm/min rapid; up to 12,000 mm/min in cut

Positioning Accuracy

±0.05 mm (±0.002 in)

Control System

Masterwood NC control with touchscreen; DXF import and parametric programming

Overview

The Masterwood Project 300 is a professional-grade CNC machining center from Masterwood S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer with over 50 years of experience designing CNC processing equipment for the furniture, door, window joinery, and solid wood component industries. Exhibited regularly at LIGNA, Interzum, and other major woodworking trade shows, the Project 300 represents Masterwood's core production platform — a through-feed and fixed-table CNC designed for industrial furniture manufacturers, door and window producers, and solid wood component specialists that demand precision, reliability, and multi-operation capability in a single machine.

The Project 300 features a robust bridge-type structure with a working area of up to 3,200 × 1,600 mm, covering full sheet panel sizes for the European furniture market. The machine's electrospindle delivers up to 15 kW (20 HP) at 18,000 RPM, providing sufficient power for solid wood routing, MDF profiling, panel drilling, and mortising in a single setup. Masterwood's proprietary multi-spindle aggregate heads can be loaded into the ATC for line-boring, dowel insertion, and hinge drilling, making the Project 300 a full machining center rather than a simple routing machine.

Masterwood engineers the Project 300 specifically for industrial-scale furniture and joinery production rather than hobbyist or small-shop use. The machine's servo-driven axes use precision rack-and-pinion (X, Y) and ballscrew (Z) drives, achieving ±0.05 mm positioning accuracy on all axes. Vacuum workholding with independently controlled zones handles panels from small cabinet components to full 3,200 × 1,600 mm sheets without reconfiguration. The Masterwood NC control runs on a dedicated industrial PC with an operator-friendly touchscreen interface supporting DXF import, parametric programming, and barcode-driven batch production.

The Project 300 is deployed in European and international furniture production facilities, joinery shops, and door and window manufacturers. Masterwood provides comprehensive application support, operator training at its Italian headquarters, and a network of authorized dealers and service partners across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Working Area (X×Y×Z)	3,200 × 1,600 × 200 mm (approx. 10.5×5.2 ft)
Spindle Power	15 kW (20 HP) electrospindle
Max Spindle Speed	18,000 RPM
Feed Rate	Up to 20,000 mm/min rapid; up to 12,000 mm/min in cut
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm (±0.002 in)
Control System	Masterwood NC control with touchscreen; DXF import and parametric programming
Table Type	Zone vacuum with MDF spoilboard; independently switched vacuum zones
Machine Weight	Approx. 6,000 kg (13,200 lbs)
Manufacturer	Peroni Ruggero
Model	MV1200S

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Multi-spindle aggregate head capability transforms the Project 300 from a router into a full machining center for joinery
Masterwood NC control is purpose-designed for furniture and joinery workflows — practical for production operators
Precision rack-and-pinion and ballscrew drives deliver consistent ±0.05 mm accuracy for tight-fitting joinery components
Exhibited at LIGNA and major woodworking trade shows — well-supported industrial platform with established dealer network

Limitations

18,000 RPM maximum spindle speed is lower than some competitors offering 24,000 RPM for fine surface finishing
Masterwood's North American service network is smaller than SCM Group or Biesse Group
Parametric programming on the Masterwood NC requires training — less intuitive for operators from other control backgrounds

Best For

Industrial furniture manufacturers processing full sheets of MDF, particleboard, and solid wood in production volumes Door and window joinery producers requiring precision routing, drilling, and mortising on solid timber components Cabinet and kitchen manufacturers needing integrated routing, drilling, and boring in a single CNC platform

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Masterwood Project 300 suitable for solid wood machining?

Yes. The Project 300 is designed for both panel products (MDF, particleboard, plywood) and solid wood components including frames, doors, drawer fronts, and structural parts. The 15 kW spindle provides adequate power for solid hardwood routing and profiling, and the vacuum workholding system can be configured with T-slot clamping for irregularly shaped solid wood blanks.

02 How does the Project 300 compare to routers from Biesse or SCM Group?

Masterwood, Biesse, and SCM (Morbidelli) are all Italian manufacturers producing industrial-grade CNC machining centers for furniture and joinery. Biesse and SCM benefit from larger group infrastructures with broader global service networks. Masterwood competes on value, with purpose-engineered joinery features like mortising aggregates that are core to its product offering rather than optional add-ons.

03 Can the Project 300 be used for aluminum composite or PVC processing?

The Project 300 can process aluminum composite material (ACM), PVC panels, and rigid plastics at appropriate feed rates and spindle speeds. It is not designed for solid aluminum plate or steel. For ACM signage, door panel cladding, and similar light metal composite work, the machine performs well with diamond or carbide tooling and appropriate chip extraction.