Gerber Sabre 408 4 x 8 Vacuum Router Table w/ Automatic Tool Changer & Rip Computer – 974-067

S/N: 1.803
S/N: 7332
S/N: 212.275

The Gerber Sabre 408 is a CNC router table built for sign, graphics, woodworking, composites, plastics, and light metals, featuring a 4′ × 8′ work surface, vacuum table holding, an automatic tool changer (ATC) option, and a computer‑based RIP/control system for precise CNC routing and engraving. It’s widely used in commercial fabrication environments for cutting complex shapes, routing text/graphics, and producing parts from a variety of materials with automated tool changes to increase productivity and efficiency.

An operator loads sheet material onto the vacuum table, which aligns and counts each sheet. The CNC control computer (often running Gerber’s ART Path or compatible RIP software) is used to upload the tool path, set feed speeds and spindle parameters, and initialize zero points. The router’s ATC allows the spindle to automatically swap among multiple cutting tools during a job without manual intervention, improving cycle efficiency. As the program runs, the machine moves the gantry and spindle along multiple axes to cut and shape material per design specifications. The material gets automatically stacked at the end.

Features:

• 54″ programmable paper cutting system
• Air table for smooth sheet positioning and handling
• Baumann BSB 3L jogger for precise stack alignment
• BA3 unloader for automated material removal
• Programmable controls for repeatable cutting sequences
• Integrated safety light system for operator protection
• Designed for high-volume production environments

Specifications:

• Vacuum Hold‑Down: Table vacuum or T‑Vac vacuum system for secure material holding
• Max Positioning Rate: ~1300 in/min (~550 mm/sec)
• Max Material Width on Table: approx. 59″ (1500 mm)
• Controller: Proprietary 32‑bit servo CNC control (often paired with RIP software like Gerber ART Path)
• Drive System: Anti‑backlash lead screw or similar robust XYZ drive
• Standard Router Spindle: Variable up to ~24,000 rpm with high‑frequency option (quiet, variable speed)
• Automatic Tool Changer (ATC): Often a 10‑tool turret to switch tools automatically during jobs (if equipped)
• Table Size: 54″ x 121″ (Approx. 4′ x 8′)
• Active Cutting Area: 53.5″ x 101″
• Spindle Speed: Up To 24,000 RPM
• Tool Changer Capacity: Up To 10 Tools
• Feed Rate: Up To 600 Inches Per Minute
• Max Material Thickness: 4.4″
• Electrical specs can be found on the nameplate in the provided listing photos