Best CNC Routers for Small Businesses

When it comes to CNC routers for small businesses, precision is paramount when it comes to your craft, especially if you run a small manufacturing company. In an industry flooded with options, finding the best CNC router for small business manufacturing is the best way to showcase your commitment to quality without compromising your business goals, employee safety, and reputation.

While it can be intimidating to spring for a new CNC router, to create quality, you need to invest in quality. In this article, we’re looking at the best CNC routers for your small business and how each can address more than your manufacturing needs. 

From industrial-sized routers to small-scale machines, we’ll look at specifications, costs, and applications for each machine and help you gather all the information you need to make an informed decision. 

The IS-M Series 

Time and resources are not something you can take lightly as a small business. The IS-M series routers are perfect for businesses that want to reduce wasted material and maximize time spent on projects. 

These machines feature bed-milled frames and gantry assemblies for accuracy and precision at speeds you won’t find in other competitively priced units. Not to mention, they’re the first CNC router in the world to come equipped with a Mitsubishi M8 Series Control.

This machine comes in three sizes — 4’x8’, 5’x10’, and 6’x12’ — allowing businesses of all sizes to reap the benefits of these American-made manufacturing powerhouses. Pricing for the IS-M series starts at $54,800 for the IS-M 408, $57,300 for the ISM-510, and $62,000 for the IS-M 612.

The Industrial Series CNC Routers

The world “industrial” shouldn’t be exclusive to large-scale businesses. If you have industrial-sized dreams, the Industrial Series CNC Routers are here to help you take them on. 

These American-made machines are built to last and compete against $100,000 machines at a fraction of the cost so you can focus on scaling your business, not worrying about when your equipment will go out or dealing with inconsistent output. 

You can rest assured each project will satisfy your quality requirements thanks to the industry’s most advanced Drive Technology — Anti-Backlash Ball Screws in all Axis featuring ShopSabre’s “Whip Free” Technology for unrivaled precision. 

The three size options — 4’x8’, 5’x10’, and 6’x12’ — make finding a CNC router for small shop operations easy and affordable, with pricing starting at $40,350 (IS 408) with available financing options. The IS 510 starts at $42,850, and the IS 612 starts at $48,350.

Pro Series CNC Routers

You’re a pro at what you do, so don’t let the name intimidate you. The Pro Series CNC routers are ready to meet the highest quality and speed demands your manufacturing company can throw at them. 

We know that running a small business also leaves less time for learning new technologies in busier seasons, which is why these machines come with easy-to-learn software with point-and-click technology including AT machine CAD/CAM abilities.

One of the most impressive functions of the Pro Series CNC routers is the ability to complete any project on a wide variety of materials thanks to its over-sized working area — cabinets, furniture, signs, you name it. 

The Pro Series offers three models — Pro 404 (starting at $28,400), Pro 408 (starting at $32,900), and Pro 510 (starting at $34,900).

RC Series CNC Routers

We’ve touched on budget with the previous CNC routers on this list, but if you’re still on the fence, the RC Series CNC Routers were built with small businesses in mind. Featuring the heaviest steel construction in their class, the RC4 and RC8 routers keep up with professional-level routers on a budget.

If you’re just starting your business, you can count on the RC Series CNC Routers to blow import and other low-cost options out of the water. These machines are ideal for lower accuracy applications, so keep that in mind when comparing to other models like the Pro and Industrial Series.

The RC Series starts at $18,995 for the RC4 model, and $21,495 for the RC8 model, both with affordable financing options. 

ShopSabre 23 CNC Router

Another entry-level CNC router for new small businesses, the ShopSabre 23 CNC Router is perfect if you’re concerned about space. This machine is the ideal CNC router for small shop applications, sporting a high-quality, durable construction never before seen in a machine of this size.

Get the most from your projects with unmatched motion and control that fits comfortably on your workbench at a low starting price of $9,495 with affordable financing options.

Build For Your Business

The features we’ve highlighted can be found across all the machines, making any of these options the best CNC router for small business operations. 

Some of the most common applications for these CNC routers include the following:

• Cabinets and furniture
• Signs and carvings
• Musical instruments
• Exhibits and scenes
• Prop shops
• Metal and steel fabrications
• Aluminum and brass machining
• Plastics and foam
• Architectural millwork

To make the most demanding projects in these applications a breeze, ShopSabre CNC Routers allow small business owners to enjoy the following capabilities:

• Single and multi-pass operations
• Rough cutting
• Finishing cutting
• Drilling
• Boring
• Pocket
• Profile
• Carving
• Grooving
• Planing
• Nesting
• 2D and 3D Projects
• 4th axis
• Simultaneous 3 and 4-axis motion
• Aggregate Tooling
• Boring/Drill Heads
• Rigid Tapping

And that’s just the beginning. These CNC routers open up a world of possibilities for your small manufacturing business and combined with SabreNation lifetime support, you can get the most from your machine. 

CNC Routers You Can Count On

Say goodbye to complex setups and steep learning curves. Discover the pinnacle of precision, repeatability, and automation with ShopSabre’s industry-best CNC routers, plasmas, and accessories. 

Designed to empower both shop owners and hobbyists, our American-made machines offer unbeatable performance at an affordable price, and you can even take advantage of financing options meant to fit any budget.

If you have questions about our products, contact us online or at 952-461-4570.