Morbidelli Author 600 CNC Router

$100,000 – $180,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Working Area (X×Y×Z)

3,120 × 1,560 × 200 mm (approx. 10×5 ft)

Spindle Power

13.2 kW (18 HP) electrospindle

Max Spindle Speed

24,000 RPM

Feed Rate

Up to 25,000 mm/min rapid; up to 15,000 mm/min in cut

Positioning Accuracy

±0.05 mm (±0.002 in)

Control System

SCM XNC / Maestro CAM software

Overview

The Morbidelli Author 600 is a high-production CNC routing and drilling center from Morbidelli, a brand within the SCM Group — Italy's largest woodworking machinery manufacturer and one of the global leaders in CNC panel processing technology. The Author 600 is engineered for furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, and panel component producers that require a high-throughput, reliable platform for nested-based production (NBM), routing, and multi-spindle drilling on sheet materials. SCM's investment in the Morbidelli brand ensures access to the group's global service network, software ecosystem, and component supply chain.

The Author 600 features a rigid welded steel moving-gantry structure with a working area of 3,120 × 1,560 mm (approx. 10×5 ft), accommodating standard European and North American sheet sizes. The machine is equipped with an electrospindle delivering up to 13.2 kW (18 HP) at up to 24,000 RPM, driving carbide tooling for MDF, particleboard, plywood, solid wood, HPL laminates, and aluminum composite materials. An integrated 10-position automatic tool changer handles routing, grooving, and profiling tools without operator intervention, maintaining production continuity across multi-operation programs.

For furniture production, the Author 600 integrates Morbidelli's multi-spindle boring unit, which executes line-boring, shelf-pin, and hinge-cup drilling in a single pass — dramatically reducing cycle time for carcass construction. The machine's vacuum workholding system uses independently controlled zones with a sealed MDF spoilboard, providing flexible fixturing for varied part sizes within a single nested sheet. SCM's XNC control and Maestro CAM software manage the full design-to-cut workflow, with barcode-driven automatic program loading for lights-out or low-intervention production.

The Author 600 is a standard specification machine in European and North American furniture and cabinet production facilities. Morbidelli and SCM maintain a comprehensive North American training and service infrastructure, with demonstration centers and certified field technicians supporting the installed base.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Working Area (X×Y×Z)	3,120 × 1,560 × 200 mm (approx. 10×5 ft)
Spindle Power	13.2 kW (18 HP) electrospindle
Max Spindle Speed	24,000 RPM
Feed Rate	Up to 25,000 mm/min rapid; up to 15,000 mm/min in cut
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm (±0.002 in)
Control System	SCM XNC / Maestro CAM software
Table Type	Zone vacuum with MDF spoilboard; independently controlled vacuum zones
Machine Weight	Approx. 5,500 kg (12,100 lbs)

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

SCM Group backing provides one of the strongest global service and parts networks in woodworking machinery
Integrated multi-spindle boring unit eliminates separate line-boring step in furniture carcass production
Maestro CAM software integrates directly with major furniture design software suites
Large 10×5 ft working area handles full European and North American sheet sizes

Limitations

Higher price than comparable Asian-manufactured CNC routers for wood processing
Primarily optimized for panel-based furniture production — not suited for heavy aluminum or composite machining
Maestro software learning curve for shops transitioning from other CAM platforms

Best For

Furniture manufacturers running nested-based production on MDF, particleboard, and plywood Cabinet makers needing integrated routing and multi-spindle drilling in one CNC platform Panel component producers supplying kitchen, bath, and office furniture markets

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the relationship between Morbidelli and SCM Group?

Morbidelli is a brand within SCM Group, an Italian industrial conglomerate that is one of the world's largest manufacturers of woodworking machinery. SCM Group owns several brands including SCM, Morbidelli, Stefani, Sandingmaster, and Superfici. Morbidelli focuses on CNC routing and drilling centers for panel processing and furniture manufacturing.

02 Can the Author 600 run lights-out or unattended production?

The Author 600 supports semi-automated production via barcode-driven program loading and the Maestro CAM software's job scheduling features. With a full-sheet vacuum workholding setup and pre-programmed nesting files, many operations run extended unattended cycles on sheet loading. Full lights-out automation typically requires integration with automatic loading/unloading systems available from SCM.

03 What materials can the Author 600 process?

Primary materials are MDF, particleboard, plywood, solid wood, and HPL (high-pressure laminate) faced panels. The machine also handles aluminum composite material (ACM/Dibond), PVC, and rigid foam at moderate feed rates. It is not designed for solid aluminum plate, steel, or composites requiring aerospace-grade precision.