Thermwood Model 90
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
axes
table type
How much does the Thermwood Model 90 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc router in this class — not a quote from Thermwood. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Thermwood Model 90 is a 5-axis CNC router built around a 1" Thick Solid Aluminum Vacuum Table, in single-table sizes of 5'x5', 5'x10' and 10'x5' or with dual tables of 5'x5', 5'x10' and 5'x12'. It has a 12 HP spindle with a 24,000 RPM maximum and a 4 Position Automatic Tool Changing System.
Two rows set it apart from the Model 67, which shares most of its table sizes. First, the table is listed as a vacuum table, so parts can sit on vacuum fixtures without a separate system being added; a 1/2" Thick Multi-Function Vacuum Table is the option. Second, the 4 Position Automatic Tool Changing System carries no option tag, where the Model 67 lists its 6 Position Bar Style Automatic Tool Changer as optional.
Height is the other reason to choose it. An extended Z-axis is available up to 60" as an option, against 36" or 48" on the Model 67, which matters for deep moulds, tall formed parts and patterns. Spindle choice is narrower: 12 HP standard or 16 HP optional, with no Dual End Spindles listed. For work that outgrows these tables, the Model 77 starts at 10'x10'. Control is Thermwood SuperControl.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Axes | 5-Axis |
| Table Size | Single Table - 5'x5', 5'x10', 10'x5'; Dual Tables - 5'x5', 5'x10', 5'x12' |
| Table Type | 1" Thick Solid Aluminum Vacuum Table (1/2" Thick Multi-Function Vacuum Table opt.) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 12 HP (16 HP opt.) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 24,000 RPM |
| Tool Capacity | 4 Position Automatic Tool Changing System |
| Extended Z Axis | up to 60" opt. |
| CNC Control | Thermwood SuperControl |
Specifications sourced from thermwood.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1" Thick Solid Aluminum Vacuum Table, with a 1/2" Thick Multi-Function Vacuum Table as an option
- Extended Z-axis up to 60" is available as an option
- 4 Position Automatic Tool Changing System is listed without an option tag
- Single or dual table layouts, including a 5'x12' dual-table size
Limitations
- Single tables stop at 5'x10' or 10'x5'; the Model 67 adds a 7'x10' single table
- Four tool positions; the Model 77 lists a 12 Position Under Gantry Bar Style Automatic Tool Changer
- 16 HP is an option and no Dual End Spindles are listed
- The 60" extended Z-axis is an option, not part of the base machine
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Thermwood lists an extended Z-axis of up to 60" as an option on the Model 90. The standard Z height is not stated on the cited page, so the base machine's clearance has to be confirmed in the quotation. For comparison, the Model 67 offers 36" or 48" extended Z.
02
A 1" Thick Solid Aluminum Vacuum Table is listed, with a 1/2" Thick Multi-Function Vacuum Table as the option. Sizes are 5'x5', 5'x10' and 10'x5' as a single table, or 5'x5', 5'x10' and 5'x12' as dual tables.
03
Both are 5-axis routers with a 12 HP standard spindle, a 16 HP option and 24,000 RPM. The Model 90 lists a vacuum table, a 4 Position Automatic Tool Changing System and extended Z up to 60". The Model 67 lists moving aluminum tables, an optional 6 Position Bar Style Automatic Tool Changer, 36" or 48" extended Z, Dual End Spindle options and a 7'x10' table.
