CNC MARBLE MACHINING CENTRES
A CNC marble machining centre carves a stone block in three dimensions using a spindle that moves on five axes. Where a bridge saw cuts in a plane, a machining centre sculpts volume — the difference between cutting a countertop and carving a capital.
A digital 3D model is transferred directly to the stone; work that would take a craftsman months is reduced to days, at repeatable accuracy. USEL manufactures 5-axis 3D CNC marble machining centres in Istanbul, CE certified.
USEL CNC 3D MACHINING MODELS
How to choose
The STORMA CNC 3D is built for marble and granite — diamond tooling, water cooling, stone-specific CAM. The bridge-type 3D machining centre works steel, aluminium and composite. Same architecture, different tooling and coolant strategy.
Sculpture and architectural work is defined by block size, not slab size. Tell us the largest piece you intend to produce and we will size the working area — retrofitting a larger envelope later is not practical.
DDX Easystone CAM handles stone-specific toolpaths. Artec 3D laser scanning captures an existing piece and reproduces it — essential for restoration work, where the reference is a damaged original rather than a drawing.
Continuous 3D machining in hard stone is demanding. The 32.5 HP Saccardo main motor with ABB inverter allows speed to be matched to material hardness from the operator panel.
CNC 3D MACHINING GUIDES
Guides on three-dimensional stone machining — sculpture and relief work, tooling, surface quality and accuracy.
Fundamentals
Material
Accuracy & Maintenance
Frequently asked questions
What is a CNC marble machining centre?
A machine that carves a stone block in three dimensions using a spindle moving on five axes. A digital 3D model is transferred directly to the stone, producing sculpture, relief, column capitals and architectural elements.
What is the difference between a machining centre and a bridge saw?
A bridge saw cuts slabs in a plane with a diamond blade — countertops, stair treads, window sills. A machining centre carves volume with a spindle and milling tools — sculpture, relief, columns. Different machines for different work.
Does CNC sculpting replace the craftsman?
No. The machine takes the rough carving and the repetitive work; the craftsman’s hand comes in at the final detail. CNC reduces months of roughing to days and makes the same piece reproducible at consistent accuracy.
Which stones can be machined in 3D?
Medium-hardness stones such as marble, travertine, onyx and limestone are the most suitable. Hard stones like granite and basalt can also be machined, but require higher torque, slower feed rates and more frequent tool changes.
How much does a CNC marble machining centre cost?
Price depends on working volume, spindle power, axis configuration and selected options. Send us the largest piece you intend to produce and we will quote the right configuration.
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