Morbidelli Author 700 CNC Machining Center
This model was not found in Morbidelli'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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Spindle Power
x travel
y travel
z travel
5 axis head
spindle speed
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Overview
The Morbidelli Author 700 is a 5-axis CNC machining center in the router class, with 5000 mm (197 in) of X travel, 1350 mm (53 in) of Y and 350 mm (13.8 in) of Z under a 15 kW electrospindle. It is not part of the maker's current lineup. The listed figures should be checked against the machine's own documentation before they are relied on.
The envelope is long and shallow. X travel of 5000 mm (197 in) against 1350 mm (53 in) of Y suits long, narrow workpieces laid along the beams more than wide sheets. With 350 mm (13.8 in) of Z, the head has room to tilt around a part of moderate height, but tall three-dimensional work is limited once tool length and head swing are taken out of that figure.
The head carries two rotary axes: A at ±120° and C at ±360°, listed as interpolated, so the spindle can follow a contoured surface in continuous motion as well as index to an angle. The electrospindle is 15 kW and runs up to 24,000 RPM. A 24-position tool changer feeds it.
Workholding is a universal beam and pod system, which raises the part on pods above the beams so the tool can reach its edges. That suits individual components and is less convenient for nesting full sheets, which normally call for a flat table. All axes are listed with brushless servo drives, and the control is SCM Maestro CNC. Rapid rates, accuracy and machine weight are not among the listed figures.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Travel | 5000 mm (197 in) |
| Y Travel | 1350 mm (53 in) |
| Z Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| 5 Axis Head | A-axis ±120°, C-axis ±360° interpolated |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW electrospindle |
| Spindle Speed | Up to 24,000 RPM |
| ATC | 24-position |
| Table | Universal beam and pod system |
| CNC Control | SCM Maestro CNC |
| Drive | Brushless servo on all axes |
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
- 5000 mm (197 in) of X travel for long components
- 5-axis head with A-axis ±120° and C-axis ±360°, listed as interpolated
- 15 kW electrospindle running up to 24,000 RPM
- 24-position automatic tool changer
- Universal beam and pod table gives the tool access to part edges
Limitations
- Z travel is 350 mm (13.8 in), which limits tall parts once the tilting head and tool length are allowed for
- Y travel of 1350 mm (53 in) is narrow against the 5000 mm (197 in) of X
- A beam and pod table is not a flat nesting table, so full-sheet nesting is not what the listed setup is arranged for
- No rapid rate, accuracy or weight figure is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed travels are 5000 mm (197 in) in X, 1350 mm (53 in) in Y and 350 mm (13.8 in) in Z. The long X and comparatively short Z describe a machine for long, fairly flat components and not for tall blocks.
02
The head is listed with an A-axis of ±120° and a C-axis of ±360°, described as interpolated. That means the two rotary axes can move together with X, Y and Z during a cut, as opposed to only positioning the spindle at a fixed angle between cuts.
03
A 15 kW electrospindle with a speed of up to 24,000 RPM, fed by a 24-position automatic tool changer. The listed figures do not give a spindle taper or a maximum tool diameter, so check both against your tooling.
04
The control is listed as SCM Maestro CNC, with brushless servo drives on all axes. Anyone buying a used machine should confirm the software version installed and that existing programs and post-processors match it.
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