Machining large panels and complex 3D contours requires a 5-axis machine with extended travels and a rigid structure. isel FLATCOM XL is a 5-axis gantry milling machine designed for travels exceeding 2,000mm, available in five sizes with Y-axis travel up to 2,500mm and X-axis travel from 1,125mm to 1,500mm. The moving gantry with fixed table provides stability and low vibration even at high speeds. Processes non-ferrous metals including aluminum, brass and bronze, as well as wood, Plexiglas, foams and plastics.

What size panels can the FLATCOM XL handle?

The FLATCOM XL series offers five size variants with Y-axis travel options of 720mm, 1,100mm, 1,600mm or 2,500mm, and X-axis travel from 1,125mm to 1,500mm. This covers everything from medium-sized panels to large-format sheets exceeding 2,000mm in one direction. The moving gantry design with fixed table ensures the workpiece remains stationary while the gantry moves – ideal for heavy or bulky panels. This replaces 3-axis machines that cannot reach the full panel surface without repositioning.

What makes the gantry design suitable for large panel machining?

The travel unit is mounted on the table surface, providing high stability and a rigid connection to the reinforced machine frame. Even at higher speeds, the machine remains low-vibration, ensuring consistent surface quality across the entire panel. The mobile gantry with fixed table concept is particularly advantageous for large workpieces – the workpiece stays clamped in one position while the gantry moves overhead. This replaces C-frame machines that lose rigidity at extreme Y-axis positions.