C.R. Onsrud – American Made Industrial CNC Machines

LR-Series

LR-SERIES

High-Rail Milling Center

Lr Series Silo (white) (8in)
(8' x 14') - (18' x 92')
Work Area

As part of our High-Rail lineup, the industrial C.R. Onsrud 5-Axis LR-Series provides the capacity, flexibility, and production value for processing large-scale woods, composites, foams, and metals. It is ideal for trimming applications as well as for creating sizable, bulky, and uniquely shaped components, such as molds (plugs). It accepts any type of fixturing and supports both wet and dry machining. The modular design simplifies placement and setup in your facility. This machine is built to order. 

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STANDARD:

18HP

SPINDLE

24,000

RPM

18

TOOL CAPACITY

(Larger capacity tool changers optional)

77"

Z-STROKE

Upgrades:*

24, 33HP

SPINDLE

2

Spindles

36-120+

Tool Capacity

2ND

Tool CHANGER

120"

Z-STROKE

* The LR-Series is a highly customizable machine. Contact us to discuss your specific machining requirements.

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ACCESSORIES

The LR-Series 5-Axis machine is a highly customizable machine. If you don’t find the accessories you need, please contact us to discuss your machining requirements and business goals.

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C-AXIS

With a C-Axis (aka 4th axis), you can machine at an angle, including on the sides of your material, to create complex contours (such as helixes), otherwise not possible with a 3-axis machine. This comes standard on a 5-axis machine.

5-axis spindle with Continuous C Axis on a C.R. Onsrud CNC machine used for precise multi-directional machining.

CONTINUOUS C-AXIS

With continuous C-Axis, a 5-axis machine gets unrestricted rotational movement of the C-axis. Without this option, a traditional 5-axis spindle has to unwind itself after a set amount of rotation.

Air Blast (240x300)

AIR BLAST

Bursts of air keep tools cool and remove debris and chips from the cut without the need for coolant.

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ATLM SYSTEM (METROL)

Precisely measures the length of your tool and automatically feeds that value into your CNC machine controls.

Close-up of the TS27R tool measurement option used in CNC machines for high-precision calibration.

ATLM SYSTEM: TS27R (RENISHAW)

Precisely measures the length and diameter of your tool and automatically feeds that value into your CNC machine controls. It also detects if a tool is broken.

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ATLM: NC4 (RENISHAW)

Precisely measures the length and diameter of your tool, without contact, and automatically feeds that value into your CNC machine controls. It also detects if a tool is broken. NC4 is application dependent; table constraints may apply.

Automatic lubrication system in CNC machine by Lincoln, ensuring smooth operation and durability.

AUTOMATIC GREASE LUBRICATION

Automatically greases your tools, bearings, and ball screws at regular intervals.

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GREASE DRIP PANS

Drip pans (a.k.a. trays) catch excess lubrication that might otherwise cause contamination or other hazards.

Linear Encoders (Scales)

LINEAR ENCODER (SCALES)

With noncontact sensing, linear encoders (scales) measure and monitor linear movement, position, and speed and provide that feedback to your CNC machine.

Volumetric Laser Compensation

VOLUMETRIC LASER COMPENSATION

With volumetric laser compensation, machining tools are automatically calibrated and the machine makes any necessary adjustments.

Note: Depending on your machine, C.R. Onsrud sends out a third-party A2LA-accredited company to your facility to perform volumetric compensation.

DUST / CHIP MANAGEMENT

Dust management systems connected to appropriate dust collection systems capture chips, dust, and other airborne particles that would otherwise be harmful to humans and the machining environment. We offer dust management systems that are geared toward the materials you’re machining and your production environment. The LR-Series can be customized with dust and chip management systems you need, contact us.

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AIR KNIFE

Engineered especially for fine or coarse chips (e.g., hard composites, fiber cement, metal, etc.), programmable air knives clear harmful debris from your linear guides.

E-SERIESFULLY ENCLOSED

FULL ENCLOSURE WITH OR WITHOUT A ROOF

A fully enclosed machine contains debris, reduces noise levels, protects your electronics and mechanical drives from both wet and dry machining, and safely isolates the operator from the machining zone and airborne particles.

Retractable Bellows Roofing System

RETRACTABLE BELLOWS ROOFING SYSTEM

A bellow roof covers the top section of your machining mill to completely enclose it and contain debris. It can retract to give unobstructed access to a forklift or overhead crane and it can adjust with the movement of your spindle or gantry.

C.R. Onsrud 122E25 CNC machine featuring full enclosure with spindle doors closed for maximum operator safety and noise reduction during high-speed operations.

MANUAL SLIDING DOORS

These doors are manually controlled by you for access to the machine’s enclosure. For safety purposes, the doors should be closed when the machine is in operation.

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AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS

These doors are activated and controlled by PMC servo motors. For safety purposes, the machine is placed in a feed hold state if the doors are not properly closed.

Dust Collection Ports

ENCLOSURE DUST COLLECTION PORTS

Dust collection ports are integrated with your vacuum system to move dust and debris away from the work area.

ZONE SENSING
Lidar Curtain (240x300)

LASER SAFETY SCANNER

The Onsrud Laser Safety Scanner sets an invisible barrier that triggers your machine’s E-Stop when crossed.

Safety mat for CNC operator protection by sensing pressure and automatically stopping the machine.

SENSING MATS

Sensing mats sense the pressure of an operator or object on them, alerting the machine to turn off.

AUTOMATION

Automation systems are typically not integrated with the LR-Series except as listed below. If you are looking for material-handling, infeed and outfeed systems for panel processing applications, we recommend the T-SeriesM-Series, or G-Series. See Automation for more information or contact us. We are happy to discuss options with you.

Close-up of a barcode scanner used on a CNC machine, allowing automatic retrieval of job-specific programs and setup instructions.

BARCODE SCANNER

Scan a barcode (machine-readable data) from a document and the machine automatically retrieves the specified program, tooling list, and set-up directions for that job.

Automation Robotics

ROBOTICS INTEGRATION

Devices are strategically incorporated into your production to automatically perform repetitive tasks, so you and your team can focus on projects that grow your business.

TOOLING

Onsrud Tooling is a direct and easy way to buy high-quality cutting tools at great prices for your Onsrud machine.

 

Drill Blocks support the simultaneous machining of a set number of holes, evenly spaced with the same or varying diameters. These are not available on a 5-axis machine, but if you’re interested in this capability, see our 3-Axis machines.

Depending on your specific application, the LR-Series 5-axis supports 1000’s of specialty tools to perform specialized functions for unique projects. Not all aggregates work with every machine configuration. We recommend discussing your specific application requirements with our team.

Saw Blades attach to a CNC machine to create intricate notches, miter cuts, and straight cuts on up to 5 sides of your material on a 5-axis machine. The saw can also be used as a cutoff tool.

 

Not sure what you need? We’ve got you covered, our knowledgeable staff is on hand to help with your tooling needs.

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AGGREGATE RING

The Aggregate Anti-Rotational Retention Ring mounts to the underside of the spindle, giving it the capability to pick up specialized tooling from the Automatic Tool Changer and preventing the aggregate head from rotating during machining.

Mono Function Line CNC Aggregate for focused, single-task machining operations

90° HEAD

A 90° head gives you the capability to perform lateral machining operations on a 3-axis machine.

Close-up of a Duo Agg 90-degree aggregate head, ideal for CNC machining complex angles with precision.

DUO 90° HEAD

A Duo 90° head gives you the capability to perform lateral machining operations using different tools in opposite directions on a 3-axis machine.

Quattro Aggregate tool for CNC machining by C.R. Onsrud, featuring multiple collet holders for high-efficiency multi-axis routing applications.

QUAD 90° HEAD

With a Quad 90° head, you’ll easily add lateral machining operations to your 3-axis machine using four tools in each direction.

Vario Viso Aggregate demonstrating multi-axis drill flexibility for accurate operations

ADJUSTABLE ANGLE

An adjustable angle head allows you to set the angle at which you want to cut, for up to 5-sided machining on a 3-axis machine.

Ultra Line Vario Viso Aggregate with digital angle indicator for precise multi-angle machining operations.

FLEX ANGLE

With a flex angle head, you can perform horizontal and angular machining operations on a 3-axis machine without having to reposition your workpiece.

C.R. Onsrud moulder aggregate tool for advanced profiling on CNC machines

MOULDER HEAD

Mill, plane, carve, and bevel, symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes on a 3-axis machine, with the addition of a moulder head aggregate. 

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OSCILLATING KNIFE

Cut out sharp corners and radii from flexible materials, such as packaging foam, tool foam, plastic, or cardboard with an oscillating knife aggregate. 

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SMALL DIAMETER SAW BLADE
(up to 6″)

The spindle automatically picks up and returns small diameter saw blades (up to 6″) from the station that is mounted on the machine’s bridge or column.

Note: (Requires a 5-axis machine unless an aggregate is utilized)

Saw blade tool holder with precision locking mechanism for quick changeovers in CNC setups

DEDICATED AGGREGATE STATION

With a dedicated aggregate station, you can automatically store and retrieve specialty tools (such as saw blades) that are too large or heavy to fit in a standard automatic tool changer. 

WORK HOLDING

These devices accurately locate your workpiece in orientation to the table and the tooling. To properly secure your workpieces, it is important to have the correct work-holding device for the material you are cutting. Proper work holding and material positioning ensure precise and efficient machining. The floor inside the LR-Series supports any type of fixturing.

Close-up view of a multi-zone vacuum system for CNC part holding, showing three distinct control zones.

CUSTOM VACUUM ZONES

With custom vacuum zones, you tailor the size and location of vacuum areas for part-holding and can shut off sections of the table to concentrate vacuum to specific zones.

C.R. Onsrud F146ES15 CNC machine featuring a durable aluminum grid table for precise material holding.

ONSRUD MATRIX GRID TABLE

The Onsrud grid table provides a grid pattern for multiple part-holding options, such as gasketing, vacuum pods, clamps, etc. and is compatible with most third-party products.

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CUSTOM / MECHANICAL FIXTURING TABLE

Custom fixturing is adapted to hold irregularly shaped parts or panels that cannot be held by traditional methods.

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T-SLOT

The channels of T-Slot tables are used for linear positioning of clamps and vices across the surface of the machine’s table. 

Close-up view of the lathe attachment on a C.R. Onsrud 145G18 CNC router used for turning and machining cylindrical parts.

LATHE (ROTARY)

With a rotary axis lathe or chuck, your machine operates as a turning center with live tuning. It rotates bar stock and long and skinny components to create chair legs, columns, etc.

PROBING
(RENISHAW PROBE)

A part-probing system adjusts the origin of your part prior to machining, performs in-process QC for tight tolerance applications, and performs post-machining QC to approve or reject a part before it is taken out of its work holding.

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LASER PATTERN PROJECTION SYSTEM

Without touching the material, a Laser Pattern Projection Alignment System provides true to scale patterns of one or several aligned or nested objects, transferred from CAD software onto the CNC table.

Note: This option is common for high-mix shops and when using vacuum pods.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Here are some of the industries that have often purchased the LR-Series CNC machine. If your industry is not listed, the LR-Series may still be the right choice for your shop as it depends on your specific application. Please contact us if you would like help determining if the LR-Series is the right machine for you.

MASS TIMBER

MASS TIMBER

Don’t turn away mass timber projects due to production constraints. Expand your shop’s capabilities to take on larger builds, custom requests, and new revenue opportunities.

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BOATBUILDING

BOATBUILDING

Create exquisitely detailed wood, plastic, foam, and/or advanced composite components in-house while maximizing material yield and minimizing part costs.

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COMPOSITES

FURNITURE

Produce affordable, accessible stock, tailor-made furniture, and one-off custom parts with little lead time and without compromising quality.

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MILITARY & DEFENSE

MILITARY AND DEFENSE

Gain fast, consistently accurate results that comply with the tolerances set by government regulations and that meet, if not exceed, your high standards.

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MODULAR BUILDINGS

MODULAR BUILDINGS

Your custom, heirloom quality, and stock signs come off the machine quickly with surface finishes and precise dimensions for a reliable fit and seamless product installation.

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Boat Building

Composites

Mass Timber

Military & Defense

MODULAR BUILDINGS

Create exquisitely detailed wood, plastic, foam, and advanced composite components in-house while maximizing material yield and minimizing part costs.

Machining composites can be tough — Onsrud makes it easy with machinery engineered to handle harsh, dirty machining environments and the unique characteristics of composites.

From structural beams to floor and wall panels, roof elements, and custom joinery, produce precisely fitting mass timber components—quickly, accurately, and to your exact specifications.

Gain fast, consistently accurate results that comply with the tolerances set by government regulations and that meet, if not exceed, your high standards.

We have a variety of high-throughput solutions engineered for the construction industry, including multi-axis drilling, milling, slotting, and sawing of profile extrusions.

Built for

efficiency

The LR-Series is engineered for high-output performance in demanding environments like mass timber production. Its modular, high-rail design provides easy access to large workpieces, enabling smooth operation across expansive table sizes. Run the machine confidently using the intuitive standard FANUC® touchscreen controller or Onsrud’s custom-built interface designed specifically to simplify setup and streamline operation for the LR-Series.

Built with

Pride

We pride ourselves on building durable, American-made machinery that has given rise to generations of creative and innovative manufacturers around the globe.
Our machines are proven to be durable and consistently reliable. We use precision-welded steel for every base, column, bridge, and gantry. To ensure quality, all our machines are designed, fabricated, machined, stress-relieved, painted, assembled, and shipped from our factory in Troutman, NC, and backed by our world-class service and support.

Built for

you

The LR-Series is built to meet the unique demands of mass timber manufacturing, with a wide range of automation options that streamline large-scale production. Whether you’re scaling up CLT output, customizing glulam assemblies, or improving lead times on architectural elements, the LR-Series adapts to your goals. Let us show you how this machine can boost efficiency, maximize ROI, and become a key partner in the growth of your business.