PLANET BLUE (SPB5-3015)
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SHODA, a leading innovator in Japanese CNC router technology, has developed the PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015—a groundbreaking model that combines high machining precision with advanced operator safety.
If you're exploring Japanese-made CNC routers and want to learn what sets them apart from others, this model is well worth your attention.
What is the PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015?
The PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015 is part of the PLANET BLUE series and comes with a five-year warranty. It features a large 3,050 mm × 1,550 mm table, offering a wide machining area.
Capable of handling large-scale workpieces, this model is widely used for processing aerospace components, CFRP parts, automotive components, and building materials.
Key Features of the PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015
Fully Enclosed, Dust-Free Machining Environment
The machining area is fully enclosed to prevent the dispersion of cutting dust.
This minimizes health risks for operators by containing dust within the sealed processing space.
A “flash” air-cleaning feature allows air to be blasted into the enclosure, efficiently guiding airborne dust toward the dust collection hood.
The dust intake below the table opens and closes automatically, keeping dust from entering moving parts and improving maintainability at the same time.
Energy-Efficient Yet Powerful Cutting Performance
When the spindle is not in contact with the workpiece, the system automatically reduces power consumption by 50% and noise by 40%, contributing to energy savings and a quieter work environment.
The spindle itself is a high-performance AC unit capable of a maximum output of 18 kW and a continuous output of 11 kW.
With a maximum speed of 20,000 rpm, it can handle hard materials and high-speed cutting tasks with ease.
About SHODA, the Manufacturer Behind PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015
SHODA has been developing CNC routers since 1968. As a dedicated manufacturer in this field, the company has delivered over 8,000 units as of November 2023.
With integrated R&D and quality assurance departments, SHODA provides service across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company is known for building machines that achieve both high precision and long-term durability.
Specifications of the PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015
Standard Machine Specifications
- Installation dimensions: W 5,100 mm × D 3,700 mm × H 2,700 mm
- Machine weight: Approx. 8,000 kg
- Table: Suction-type table, 3,050 mm × 1,550 mm (520 mm from spindle face)
- Travel range: X-axis 3,400 mm / Y-axis 1,550 mm / Z-axis 400 mm (C-axis: 360° optional)
- Rapid traverse speed: X/Y: 60,000 mm/min / Z: 20,000 mm/min
- Cutting feed rate: X/Y: up to 40,000 mm/min / Z: up to 20,000 mm/min
- Spindle output: Continuous 11 kW, max 18 kW
- Spindle speed: 100 to 20,000 rpm
- Spindle taper: HSK63F (BT30)
- Spindle replacement: Quick-change head system (optional)
- ATC system (Tool change method): Fixed-position near-path random access
- ATC tool interface: HSK63F (BT30)
- ATC tool capacity: 16 tools
- Max tool diameter: φ80 mm
- Max tool length: 350 mm (from gauge line)
- Max tool weight: 3 kg
- Power supply: 42 kW (200V)
- Air supply: 0.5 MPa
- Dust collection ports: φ125 × 1, φ100 × 4
- Vacuum system: 5.5 kW × 2 blowers
- Control unit: SHODA-FANUC 0i-MF NC controller
SHODA-FANUC 0i-MF Control Unit – Standard Features
- Controlled axes: 3-axis (4-axis with optional C-axis)
- Min setting unit: 0.001 mm / 0.001 deg
- Min movement unit: 0.001 mm / 0.001 deg
- External I/O: Reader/puncher interface
- Memory card support: CF card
- Display: 8.4” color LCD
Control Unit Functions
- Rapid positioning
- Backlash compensation
- Helical interpolation
- Exact stop
- Subprogram call (up to 10)
- Automatic reference return
- Auto acceleration/deceleration
- 48 work coordinate systems
- 400 stored programs
- Plane selection
- Tool position offset
- Jog override
- Mirror image
- Machine lock
- Pitch error compensation
- Tool length offset
- Exact stop mode
- Dwell
- Absolute/incremental modes
- Optional block skip
- Coordinate system setting
- Alarm history
- Arc radius designation
- Cutting feed override
- Rapid feed override
- Auxiliary function lock
- Dry run
- Tape memory capacity: 512 KB
- Tool diameter compensation
- Custom macros
Pricing and Purchase Options for PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015
The PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015 is priced around ¥40,000,000 (tax not included).
The final price may vary depending on specifications and optional features, so we recommend contacting SHODA directly for a quote.
SHODA also offers a “Fully Inclusive Lease” plan, which enables businesses to introduce the machine with a reduced initial investment.
Summary: Why Choose PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015?
The PLANET BLUE SPB5-3015 is ideal for machining large-scale workpieces and is especially suitable for processing flat resin sheets.
This makes it a strong fit for manufacturers producing products like machine protection panels or electrical control box covers.
Thanks to its fully enclosed dust management structure, it is also highly recommended for factory managers aiming to improve workplace conditions or struggling with frequent machine failures due to dust accumulation.
This media is sponsored by The SHODA Company
A Pioneer in Japanese CNC Router Technology
SHODA has been in business since 1926 and was the first company in Japan to develop an NC router. With a long history of precision machining, the company’s CNC routers are used to process a variety of materials—such as plastics, resins, and lightweight metals—with proven accuracy and reliability.
In 2014, SHODA developed a new type of NC router that doesn’t produce cutting dust. In many manufacturing environments, dust from machining can pose serious health risks if inhaled over long periods. SHODA’s solution to this issue has gained attention worldwide and is now used across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.