Freedom 8
The Freedom 8 CNC router is a great entry-level, industrial machine or can be a fine addition to the advanced home workshop. It is ideal for processing 4×8 wood and plastic sheet material or composite panels and nested-based applications. Great for hardwood, thin aluminum sheet cutting and 3D pattern making or carving.

Common Materials
Wood – Foam – Composites – Aluminum – Plastics – Acrylics – Leather
Common Industries
Woodworking – Orthotics – Automotive – Plastics & Acrylics – Sign Making – Aerospace – Other Medical – Marine – Energy – Manufacturing
Average Build Time
4-6 weeks
Starting Price
$42,500
Base Features
- 3-Axis CNC Router
- Fagor 8070 OL 3-axis industrial controller with 17″ LCD color monitor
- Moving Gantry Design
- Rigid Steel Frame
- Ethernet TCP/IP, USB & Serial Port Connections
- Fagor Industrial AC Servo Motors & Amplifiers On All Axes
- Ball Screw Assembly On All Axes
- 220 Volt 3-Phase Power
- Table – 4’x8’ 1” Phenolic Table (aluminum tables also available)
- Dust Collection – Hood provided and dust delivery collection on top of Z-axis accepts a 5″ dust collection line from customer’s system
- Vacuum Pump – 5 , 10 or 15hp Becker available as an Option
- Ball Screw Drive – Recirculating ball screw assembly on all axes
- Electro Spindle – Hiteco 10 hp / 7.5 kW Standard (other hp options available)
Specs
- Rapid Feed Rate – Up to 1400 inches per minute
- X Axis Stroke – 48” / 1219 mm
- Y Axis Stroke – 96” / 2438 mm
- Z Axis Stroke – 12” / 305 mm
- X & Y Axes – Laser calibrated
- 12” Of Z-Axis Travel
- 9” Of Clearance Under The Bridge
- Power Requirement – 220V, 3-phase, 60 HZ (Amps determined by spindle option)
- Lubrication – Manual
- M04 M-Code for counter clockwise spindle rotation
Customizations
- Spindle Accessories
- Drill Bank
- Table Options
- Table Accessories
- CAD/CAM Software Options
- Control Options & Accessories Utility Options
- Dust Collection Options
- Vacuum Options
- Vacuum Accessories
- Safety Options for Compliance
Support
- Complimentary Technical Support
- Professional installation & training available
- Warranty – 1 Year limited warranty and basic phone support
- Parts Warranty
Looking for Freedom Machine Tool or FMT Patriot?
Diversified Machine Systems still services all CNCs sold under the names of Freedom Machine Tool and FMT Patriot. If you own one of these machines and have a service or upgrade question, our team of experts will happily assist you at customerservice@dmscncrouters.com or 855-266-5063.