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CNC Routers for Van Conversion Companies
Precision Panels • Faster Fit-Outs • Repeatable Results
Built for Life on the Road – and in the Workshop
From weekend warriors and off-grid adventurers to full-time vanlifers, expectations for van interiors are higher than ever. As a van converter, your challenge is delivering smart, beautiful, functional spaces — fast.
Whether you’re a small workshop or a growing manufacturer, a CNC router helps you cut smarter, standardise layouts, and scale your builds, all while achieving that flawless finish your customers expect.
Why Van Conversion Specialists Choose Opus CNC
Perfect Fit for Every Van
Every vehicle model has its quirks — curves, tapers, and tight corners. A CNC router allows you to digitally map your templates, save them, and cut them identically every time. No more hand-measuring, marking out, or remaking panels that don’t sit flush.
Speed Up Your Build Process
What once took hours with a jigsaw and sander now takes minutes on a CNC router. Cut multiple wall panels, floorboards, and carcass components in one run, with minimal setup.
Repeatable Production
Save cut files for Sprinter, Crafter, or Transit builds, and repeat your most common layouts or modular furniture pieces with zero effort. Offer multiple layout options for customers while controlling quality and turnaround time.
Cleaner Edges, Ready to Install
With the right tooling, CNC cuts are smooth and clean, reducing the need for sanding and edge finishing — especially important for laminated boards and visible surfaces.
Flexible Materials
Cut plywood, MDF, laminated panels, birch ply, foam-core boards, plastics, and more — all with one machine.
What You Can Cut on an OPUS CNC Router
Interior Panels
Sidewall and ceiling lining panels (birch ply, MDF, composite). Floorboard cut-outs, including wheel arches, tie-downs, and heating ducts
Cabinetry
Kitchen units, carcasses, drawers, and cupboard doors. Overhead locker panels and curved fascia. Bed platforms, seating, and storage boxes
Custom Components
Removable tables, sink covers, folding shelves. Fridge surrounds, water tank housings. Van-specific dividers, trims, and backboards
Apertures & Cut-Outs
Windows, skylights, fans, cable cut-outs, sockets. Gas box ventilation cut-outs to spec. Integrated handle holes, mounting slots, and fastener points
Material Flexibility for Van Builders
| Material | Use Case | Cut on CNC? |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Ply / Poplar Ply | Walls, floors, cabinetry | ✅ Yes |
| Lightweight Laminated Ply | Furniture boards (Vohringer-style) | ✅ Yes |
| MDF / Valchromat | Custom units, templates, decorative panels | ✅ Yes |
| Acrylic / Polycarbonate | Splashbacks, lighting covers, decorative use | ✅ Yes |
| Foam Board (XPS, PVC) | Insulation panels, lightweight interiors | ✅ Yes |
| Dibond / Aluminium Sheet | Trims, logo plates, external fittings | ✅ Pegasus |
Start with Templates or Go Fully Bespoke
You can design from scratch, or use CNC to adapt and enhance existing templates:
Build a library of full van layouts
Modify popular models for LWB, MWB, or high roof
Import files from other builders or online template kits
Adjust cut-outs for windows, heaters, or plugs based on spec
With CNC, you’re never starting from zero again.
Add-On Modules and Expansion Options
As your business grows, so can your machine:
🔧 Oscillating knife attachment – for vinyl flooring or insulation
🔄 Rotary axis – for cutting tubes, poles, or integrated mounts
🔀 Automatic tool changers – for seamless multi-bit jobs
🧽 Mist spray lubrication – for aluminium or composite routing
🧰 On-site servicing and upgrade options from Opus engineers
Business Benefits – How CNC Pays Off
Van converters across the UK have grown faster by adding CNC to their process:
| Traditional Workshop | With CNC Router from Opus |
|---|---|
| Hours of marking & jigsawing | Full wall panel cut in 5 mins |
| Dust, noise, physical strain | Clean cut, less mess, less labour |
| Fit-out per van: 4–5 days | Fit-out per van: 2–3 days |
| Inconsistent finish | Professional-grade consistency |
| Manual templates & refits | Saved digital files & nesting |
Tooling for Van Conversions
Choosing the right CNC tooling is just as important as having the right machine. Whether you’re cutting birch ply for wall panels or laminated boards for furniture, using the correct bit ensures clean edges, minimal chipping, and faster production — all while protecting your machine and materials.
Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly used tool types and what they’re used for in the van conversion world:
Your questions answered
FAQ for Van Builders
Can I create full kits for different van models?
Yes — that’s one of the biggest advantages. You can design full kits for Sprinters, Transits, Crafters, etc., and reuse the same digital files. You can also customise versions for SWB, MWB, or LWB bodies.
Is there a way to quickly cut multiple components at once?
Absolutely. Using the nesting tools in VCarve, you can lay out an entire interior kit on one 8×4 sheet and cut all components in one run — reducing waste and speeding up production significantly.
Can it handle flooring and insulation materials?
Yes — many converters cut 12mm ply floors, foam insulation boards, and even vinyl flooring using specialty tools or knife attachments. It’s easy to program sub-floor layouts, heater vent holes, and mounting points.
What kind of vacuum system does it have?
Our routers use a powerful matrix vacuum bed system — designed specifically for holding ply, MDF, and lighter furniture boards. Even smaller parts can be held securely with correct zoning and nesting.
Can I label or engrave the parts as they’re cut?
Yes — you can engrave part names, logos, or fitting notes directly into the material, saving time during assembly. Perfect for flat-pack kits or multi-van builds.
Recommended Machines for Van Converters
Olympus ATC
CNC Router
Tool Change Type: Linear 8 x ISO 30 Automatic Tool Change
Spindle: 9kW HQD Air-cooled Quick-release Spindle
Drives: Delta Servo Drives
Motors: Delta Servo Motors
Control System: Opus PRO Hand Controller
Bed: Vacuum Bed with Matrix Zones
Zones: Automatic On/Off Switches
Extraction: 5.5kW Extraction System Included
Extras: Material Locating Pins
Software Included: VCarve Pro
Delivery: Included
Installation: Included
Training: Machine and Software Training Included
Prices from £16,995 plus VAT
Pegasus ATC
CNC Router
Tool Change Type: Carousel 12 x ISO 30 Tools/Automatic Tool Change
Spindle: 9kW Italian HSD Spindle
Drives: Yaskawa Servo Drives
Motors: Yaskawa Servo Motors
Control: Syntec Control System
Bed: Vacuum Bed with Matrix Zones
Zones: Automatic On/Off Switches
Extraction: 7.5kW Extraction System Included
Extras: Material Locating Pins | Bearing Wipers
Software Included: VCarve Pro
Delivery: Included
Installation: Included
Training: Machine and Software Training Included
Prices from £25,000 plus VAT
Ready to Transform Your Workshop?
Whether you're converting one van a month or outfitting a fleet, we’ll help you find the right CNC router solution. Our team has helped dozens of van builders across the UK automate and grow their production — now it's your turn.
Van Conversion Company Testimonial
“We were hand-cutting every single panel, and no two vans are exactly alike. Now with our Olympus ATC, everything’s uniform, accurate, and incredibly fast to replicate. We’ve reduced build time by almost half.”
Thirsk-Based Campervan Conversion Company
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