CNC ROUTERS

Choosing the right bed size depends entirely on the sheet materials you use and the type of work you produce.

For most woodworkers, signmakers, and furniture manufacturers, an 8x4ft (1300 x 2500mm) bed — such as the Olympus 1325 — is the industry standard. It fits standard sheet materials without trimming, keeping workflow simple.

A 10x5ft (1525 x 3050mm) or 2x3m (2030) bed gives you extra capacity for larger projects or multiple nested components on one sheet, ideal for production joinery and cabinet making.

If you regularly machine oversized sheets, composites, or aluminium panels, we can also supply custom bed sizes such as 2x4m (2040) or 2x6m (2060).

Our engineers can help assess your typical sheet sizes, handling process, and available floor space to ensure you choose a CNC router that optimises efficiency and material use.

A manual tool change CNC router requires the operator to pause the job and change tools by hand using a spanner. It’s reliable and affordable — great for low-volume production or educational use.

An automatic tool change (ATC) router, on the other hand, has a built-in tool rack or carousel (typically 8 or 12 tool positions). The machine automatically swaps tools within seconds, allowing you to run multiple cutting operations in one continuous program — for example, pocketing, drilling, and profiling — without stopping.

This saves considerable time, increases precision, and allows one operator to manage multiple jobs. For any business running more than a few tool changes per job, an ATC usually pays for itself in a matter of months.

Our CNC routers are designed for true multi-material versatility, giving you the freedom to diversify your products.

They handle:

Woods & sheet materials: MDF, birch ply, hardwood, softwood, veneered panels.

Plastics & composites: acrylic, PVC, HDPE, Correx, Foamex, carbon fibre, and epoxy tooling board.

Metals: aluminium, brass, and other non-ferrous materials (with optional mist-spray cooling).

Foams & rubbers: EVA foam, modelling foam, signage foams.

Solid surfaces: Corian, Trespa, and compact laminate.

If you’re unsure whether your material can be cut efficiently, we can run a free cutting demo in our Durham showroom to show real results.

Every Opus CNC router package includes everything you need to start production immediately:

Delivery & installation anywhere in the UK (HIAB offload included).

Full on-site training covering machine setup, VCarve Pro software, tool calibration, and maintenance.

2-year parts & labour warranty, backed by our UK engineering team.

Lifetime technical support via phone, email, and remote access.

UKCA certification & documentation, including wiring schematics and risk assessments.

Vacuum pumps, extraction system, and operating accessories, depending on the model.

Optional extras such as mist-spray systems, additional tooling, or automatic loading tables can also be included.

All Opus CNC routers come with a lifetime licence of VCarve Pro software — one of the most widely used CAM packages for CNC routing. It’s intuitive, powerful, and ideal for 2D, 2.5D, and light 3D machining.

We also supply the appropriate post-processors for our control systems (Syntec and Opus PRO), ensuring smooth, accurate code transfer.
Advanced users can also use Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM, AlphaCAM, or RhinoCAM — all compatible with our systems.

Training covers the full workflow: designing a part, creating toolpaths, setting zero points, running jobs, and optimising feeds and speeds for different materials.

Stock machines: typically installed within 2–3 weeks of order. Maybe sooner, if required.

Bespoke or larger machines: usually 10–16 weeks depending on specification and shipping schedule.

Once your order is confirmed, we’ll aim to provide an installation week as soon as possible and keep you updated throughout.

Yes — we partner with Anglo-Scottish Asset Finance and several other lenders to offer flexible finance solutions.

Options include hire purchase or lease agreements, allowing you to spread the cost over manageable monthly payments and preserve working capital.

Financing a CNC router is tax-efficient, helps maintain cash flow, and lets you benefit from the machine’s productivity immediately rather than waiting for full funds. Our team can provide sample monthly costs on request.

Our aftercare is a major reason so many customers return for additional machines.

Support includes:

Lifetime remote assistance by phone, email, or WhatsApp for quick answers and troubleshooting.

UK engineers available nationwide for on-site visits when required.

Annual servicing and maintenance packages to keep your machine performing like new.

Spare parts stocked in the UK for fast dispatch.

Online resources and refresher training for new staff or advanced software workflows.

Many customers have relied on their Opus machines for years with minimal downtime — and that’s the standard of reliability and care we aim to provide.

Yes. Every Opus CNC router is fully UKCA compliant and supplied with the required Declaration of Conformity and safety documentation.

This confirms that your machine meets all current UK regulations under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

We also provide supporting documents such as electrical schematics, maintenance guides, and safety risk assessments, which are essential for workplace audits and insurance purposes.

Compliance is handled at no extra cost — giving you complete peace of mind that your investment meets UK standards.