SHARK HD520®

Next Wave CNC’s Shark HD520 ships via Freight to the 48 contiguous states* if ordering accessories understand these may ship separately and additional shipping methods for them may be offered.*Please call for a SHIPPING QUOTE if you need your Shark HD520 shipped to Alaska or Hawaii.

The 25” X 50” X 7” cutting area on this SHARK HD520® will handle all your machining needs, whether it’s in a home shop environment or on the production floor.

Next Wave CNC’s SHARK HD520® comes standard with everything you need to quickly get set up and running: the latest version of Vectric VCarve Pro design software, a color pendant controller, 2 hold-down clamps, carbide V-bit, and Next Wave CNC’s exclusive, Next Wave Ready2Control Software, and patented Virtual Zero Unlimited software.

The Shark HD520® features a 28” x 63” table, an extruded aluminum router mount for 3.5” barrel routers or Next Wave’s water-cooled spindle system, and robust linear gantry rails.

The HD520® can be pendant or computer-controlled and perfect for projects such as carving plaques, signs, ornamental boxes, and precision parts machined from wood, soft metals, or plastics.

Enhance your woodworking capabilities with this versatile machine.   This CNC router offers 3D carving capability with a 3D model library included.   You can cut beautiful relief carvings, intricate inlays, and create exquisitely detailed engravings with ease.

The Shark HD520® creative potential is endless.   Beginners to professionals are incorporating this diverse woodworking tool for custom parts, joinery, precision drilling functions, or all things decorative.

The Shark HD520® offers two control options.

1. Using the included VCarve Pro Design Software, you create your project and transfer it to a USB drive which plugs directly into the LCD pendant. The convenient touch screen Pendant interface eliminates the need for a computer controlling the CNC in your shop.
2. For more control interactivity you can run the Shark HD520® from your computer with the Ready2Control program. This lets you use the exclusive patented Virtual Zero Unlimited® program.  Our program will adjust your design to fit curves and angles that would be impossible on other brands of machines. (Computer and flash drive not included).

The Shark HD520 ® is the perfect tool for carving or machining a large variety of projects made from wood, soft metals, composites, or plastics.  It is fully compatible with Next Wave CNC’s extensive product line of additional accessories, such as a spindle, laser, 4th axis, digital probe and drawing tool.

The Shark HD520 ® is made in the USA and includes USA Based Technical Support for the Original Owner.

Specifications:

• Table dimensions: 28” x 63”
• XYZ travel: 25” x 50” x 7”
• Overall dimensions: 36-1/4” W x 63” L x 24-1/2” H
• Color Touch Screen pendant controller system
• Router/Spindle on/off is controlled by the software and machine controller.
• Built with industrial-grade components, the SHARK HD520® also features a heavy-duty aluminum and steel reinforced gantry, a new extruded aluminum router mount system, interlocking aluminum table, linear rails, and guides on the gantry, and anti-backlash, wear-compensated lead screws on all axis.
• Built to handle larger 2.25 HP routers with 3.5” barrel diameter like DeWalt 610, 616, 618, PC 890 Series, Bosch 1617 or 1618 (router sold separately)

Included:

• The latest edition of Vectric Vcarve Pro design software $699 Value now incorporating Cut 3D functionality and Vector Art 3D Sampler Pack
• Ready2Control Software– to control your machine with a PC if desired. Also, Virtual Zero Unlimited, $149 value, this patented Next Wave exclusive software allows you to map the surface of your material by taking an unlimited number of reference points. The program then uses these points to auto-adjust the G-code to conform to the actual surface of your material. This eliminates problems caused by a warped or bowed work piece and allows you to maintain a constant cutting depth on projects that other machines would not be able to handle. (Requires a PC computer with USB 2.0 port (not included))
• Interlocking slotted rigid aluminum table allows virtually unlimited clamp positioning
• 2 hold down clamps
• Carbide V Bit.
• Made in USA
• 2 Year Warranty
• U.S. Based Technical Support

Click here to view HD520 Manual

Next Wave CNC is always happy to assist, whether you need help determining which machine to buy or need help using your machine. If you have questions about the Shark HD 520, reach out to our team any time. Simply call us at (419) 318-4822 or email us at support@nextwavecnc.com.

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