GARNET XS4 4-Axis CNC Profile Machining Center for Aluminum, PVC & Steel
- Oz Machine USA
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The Oz Machine GARNET XS4 CNC Profile Machining Center is a versatile 4-axis CNC machine designed for milling, drilling, marking, tapping, end milling, and specialized profile-machining operations. Built for manufacturers working with aluminum, PVC, light alloys, and steel profiles, the GARNET XS4 combines high-speed machining with automatic tool changing, automatic clamp positioning, FANUC CNC control, and Camquix CAM software.
With a 5.6 kW spindle, speeds up to 20,000 RPM, an 8-tool automatic magazine, and machining capability from 0° to 180°, the GARNET XS4 provides a flexible CNC solution for window, door, curtain wall, storefront, and industrial profile manufacturers.
GARNET XS4 4-Axis CNC Profile Machining Center
What Is the GARNET XS4 CNC Profile Machining Center?
The GARNET XS4 is a 4-axis CNC-controlled profile machining center developed to automate multiple fabrication operations within one machine.
It is designed for:
CNC milling
Drilling
Marking
Tapping
End milling
Custom profile machining
Standard and non-standard operations
The machine can process aluminum, PVC, light alloys, and steel profiles, giving manufacturers the flexibility to use one machining center across a variety of applications.
4-Axis CNC Machining from 0° to 180°
One of the GARNET XS4’s biggest advantages is its 4-axis CNC machining capability.
In addition to movement along the X, Y, and Z axes, its machining head incorporates an A-axis capable of rotating between:
0° and 180°
This allows the spindle to approach the profile from different angles without requiring an operator to manually reposition the material for every machining operation.
For manufacturers, this provides greater flexibility when producing holes, slots, channels, pockets, hardware preparations, and other machined features across multiple profile surfaces.
Automatic profile positioning helps reduce manual setup between CNC machining operations.
FANUC CNC Control for Industrial Reliability
The GARNET XS4 uses a CNC-based FANUC control system, combining Oz Machine’s profile-machining platform with established industrial CNC automation technology. (Oz Machine USA)
FANUC technology is widely used throughout industrial manufacturing, making it particularly well suited for CNC equipment intended for repetitive production.
Precision and Repeatability
CNC manufacturing depends on the ability to perform the same operation accurately from one component to the next.
FANUC control technology helps coordinate the machine’s programmed movements, allowing manufacturers to maintain a repeatable machining process across production runs.
Reliable Automation
For production environments, uptime matters.
Using an established industrial CNC control platform provides manufacturers with automation technology designed for continuous production environments.
High-Speed Production
The FANUC control system works together with the GARNET XS4’s high-speed axis movements, automatic tool changing, and automatic clamp positioning.
Instead of manually performing each setup step, the machine can automatically move between programmed machining operations.
Familiar Industrial Technology
For companies already operating CNC equipment, FANUC is also a widely recognized industrial control platform.
This can be an important consideration when investing in machinery expected to remain part of a production line for many years.
Powerful 5.6 kW, 20,000 RPM CNC Spindle
At the center of the GARNET XS4 is a 5.6 kW liquid-cooled spindle capable of reaching:
20,000 RPM
The machine uses an HSK F50 tool holder, providing the spindle performance needed for demanding milling, drilling, marking, and other profile-machining applications.
Combined with the 0° to 180° head movement, the spindle can approach the profile from different directions as part of a programmed CNC cycle.
The 5.6 kW liquid-cooled spindle reaches speeds of up to 20,000 RPM.
Automatic 8-Tool Magazine
Different machining operations require different tools. Manually stopping a machine to replace tooling between operations can significantly increase cycle time.
The GARNET XS4 addresses this with an automatic linear tool magazine with capacity for eight tools.
The CNC program can automatically call the required tool as the machine progresses through different operations.
The tool-storage system also supports:
Up to 8 tools
Saw blades up to 150 mm / 5 15/16 in.
Automatic tool replacement
Automatic tool measurement
This allows a profile requiring several different machining operations to progress through production with significantly less operator involvement.
Automatic Clamp Positioning
The GARNET XS4 also automates profile clamping.
The machine includes automatic clamp positioning along the X-axis, allowing clamps to be repositioned according to the machining program rather than requiring the operator to manually set them for every job.
The machine includes four clamps as standard and can accommodate up to six clamps.
Right and left pneumatic profile reference alignment further assists with positioning the workpiece correctly before machining begins.
Automatic X-axis clamp positioning helps streamline profile setup and machining.
High-Speed CNC Positioning
Fast spindle speeds are only one part of reducing machining time. The machine must also move quickly between operations.
The GARNET XS4 provides positioning speeds of up to:
X-axis: 90 m/min (295 ft/min)
Y-axis: 60 m/min (196 ft/min)
Z-axis: 20 m/min (65 ft/min)
A-axis: 166°/sec
These high-speed movements help reduce non-cutting time as the machine transitions from one operation to another.
Double Linear Guide Bridge for Precision
The GARNET XS4 uses a double-linear-guide bridge system designed to provide greater rigidity and durability than a single-linear-guide configuration.
Greater structural rigidity helps support accurate machining as the spindle moves across the profile, particularly during demanding or repetitive operations.
The result is a mechanical platform designed to combine speed with machining precision.
Camquix CAM Software Makes CNC Programming Easier
Hardware is only part of a modern CNC machining center.
The GARNET XS4 includes Camquix CAM software, giving operators a software environment for preparing profile-machining programs.
Camquix is designed to make advanced CNC programming more approachable by allowing machining operations to be prepared within a visual environment rather than relying entirely on manually written CNC code.
Graphical CNC Programming
Operators can visually prepare machining operations and define how a profile should be processed.
This makes it easier to program operations such as holes, slots, pockets, milling, and other custom profile features.
3D Visualization and Simulation
Visualizing machining operations before production can make complicated programs easier to understand.
Operators can review the profile and programmed operations before machining the physical component, helping provide another level of verification during job preparation.
Collision Control
Complex machining requires coordination between the tool, clamps, profile, and machine components.
Collision-control capabilities help operators account for the machining environment while preparing CNC programs.
Automatic Tool Management
Camquix works particularly well with the GARNET XS4’s 8-tool automatic magazine.
Tools can be assigned according to the required operations, allowing the CNC machining cycle to progress from one tool to another automatically.
DXF Import
Existing DXF geometry can be incorporated into CAM workflows for custom machining.
This is especially useful when creating:
Custom slots
Pockets
Openings
Free-form contours
Specialized profile features
Using existing geometry can reduce the amount of programming required for complex components.
Reusable Machining Operations
Frequently used operations can also be reused for similar profiles.
For window, door, curtain wall, and storefront manufacturers producing families of similar components, reusable machining operations can reduce programming time for repeat jobs.
Large Machining Capacity
The GARNET XS4 provides a substantial working envelope for profile machining.
Its machining capacities include:
X-axis: 3,000 mm / 118 1/8 in.Y-axis: 340 mm / 13 3/8 in.Z-axis: 255 mm / approximately 10 in.A-axis: -90° to +90°
Oz Machine USA also lists the ability to process profiles longer than 118 inches using a double-gauge system and the ability to perform machining in two separate zones up to 236 inches. (Oz Machine USA)
This gives manufacturers additional flexibility when working with long aluminum and PVC profiles.
15-Inch Industrial Touchscreen
Operators control the GARNET XS4 through a 15-inch industrial touchscreen PC.
The Windows-based interface is designed to provide practical machine operation from a centralized control station.
The Oz Machine USA product page also lists:
Remote access
Remote network connectivity
Ethernet data transfer
USB data transfer (Oz Machine USA)
These capabilities help connect CNC programming and production with the machine on the shop floor.
Benefits of the GARNET XS4 CNC Profile Machining Center
For manufacturers comparing 4-axis CNC aluminum profile machining centers, the GARNET XS4 combines machining performance, automation, and programming flexibility within one system.
Key advantages include:
4-axis CNC profile machining
FANUC CNC control system
0° to 180° machining capability
Aluminum, PVC, light-alloy, and steel processing
Milling, drilling, marking, tapping, and end milling
5.6 kW liquid-cooled spindle
20,000 RPM maximum spindle speed
HSK F50 tool holder
Automatic 8-tool magazine
Automatic tool replacement
Automatic tool measurement
Automatic X-axis clamp positioning
Double-linear-guide bridge
Camquix CAM software
15-inch industrial touchscreen
Remote access and network connectivity
High-speed axis positioning
Long-profile machining capabilities
Who Is the GARNET XS4 Designed For?
The GARNET XS4 is an excellent option for companies looking to automate profile-machining operations while maintaining flexibility across different materials and profile configurations.
Potential applications include:
Aluminum window manufacturing
Aluminum door manufacturing
PVC window and door production
Curtain wall fabrication
Storefront manufacturing
Architectural aluminum fabrication
Aluminum extrusion machining
Light-alloy machining
Steel profile machining
Custom profile fabrication
A Complete 4-Axis CNC Solution for Profile Fabrication
The strength of the Oz Machine GARNET XS4 comes from bringing several technologies together.
The 5.6 kW, 20,000 RPM spindle provides high-speed machining performance. The -90° to +90° rotating head provides multi-surface flexibility. The automatic eight-tool magazine allows the machine to transition between operations without constant manual tool changes.
FANUC CNC control manages the automated machining process, while Camquix CAM software provides operators with an easier way to prepare and manage machining programs.
Automatic clamp positioning further reduces manual setup and helps create a more streamlined CNC production workflow.
Together, these capabilities make the GARNET XS4 a profile machining center built around:
Precision. Flexibility. Automation. Productivity.
Looking for a 4-Axis CNC Aluminum Profile Machining Center?
If your company manufactures aluminum or PVC windows, doors, curtain walls, storefront systems, industrial extrusions, or other profile-based products, the GARNET XS4 provides a versatile solution for automating your machining operations.
With FANUC CNC control, Camquix CAM software, a 5.6 kW spindle, 20,000 RPM machining capability, an automatic 8-tool magazine, and automatic clamp positioning, the GARNET XS4 is designed to help manufacturers increase productivity while reducing manual machining and setup.
Contact Oz Machine USA today to learn more about the GARNET XS4 4-Axis CNC Profile Machining Center, request technical specifications, discuss your application, or schedule a machine demonstration.
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