Technical comparison
AMERICAN CNC Router: 1525, 2030, or 2050 — comparing all three
All three have the same spindle and structure. What changes is the working area and the vacuum hold-down system—and that is what defines your output.
Published on . Values from official technical spec sheets.
AMERICAN 1525 CNC Router
AMERICAN 1525 CNC Router for sheet cutting and machining.
AMERICAN 2030 CNC Router
AMERICAN 2030 CNC Router for panel production.
AMERICAN 2050 CNC Router
AMERICAN 2050 CNC Router with large working area.
The AMERICAN 1525, 2030, and 2050 routers share the same mechanics: a 4.5 kW spindle up to 24,000 rpm, maximum speed of 20 m/min, rack and pinion on X and Y axes, ball screw on the Z axis, steel tube frame, and a maximum working clearance of up to 20 cm.
The decision, therefore, comes down to bed size: what area you need to work the sheet without having to cut it first. The 1525 is 150 × 250 cm, the 2030 is 223 × 365 cm, and the 2050 is 223 × 565 cm—an area that allows placing more than one sheet at a time.
Side-by-side data sheet
AMERICAN 1525 CNC Router
- Work area
- 150 x 250cm
- Vacuum pumps
- 1 pump, air-cooled
- Work table
- Matrix table, specially designed for vacuum
- Spindle power
- 4.5kW, with option of 1 additional 3.0kW motor for floating head
- Maximum rotation speed
- 24000 rpm/min
- Maximum speed
- 20m/min
- Maximum working height
- Up to 20cm
- Structure
- Steel tubes up to 8mm thick
- Recommended materials
- Wood, MDF, Acrylic, ACM, PVC, PS, etc.
- Controller system
- DDCS
- Design software
- Artcam, Ucancam, etc.
AMERICAN 2030 CNC Router
- Work area
- 223 x 365cm
- Vacuum pumps
- 2 pumps, with air cooling
- Work table
- Matrix table, specially designed for vacuum
- Spindle power
- 4.5kW, with option of 1 additional 3.0kW motor for floating head
- Maximum rotation speed
- 24000 rpm/min
- Maximum speed
- 20m/min
- Maximum working height
- Up to 20cm
- Structure
- Steel tubes up to 8mm thick
- Recommended materials
- Wood, MDF, Acrylic, ACM, PVC, PS, etc.
- Controller system
- DDCS
- Design software
- Artcam, Ucancam, etc.
AMERICAN 2050 CNC Router
- Work area
- 223 x 565cm
- Vacuum pumps
- 2 pumps, with air cooling
- Work table
- Matrix table, specially designed for vacuum
- Spindle power
- 4.5kW, with option of 1 additional 3.0kW motor
- Maximum rotation speed
- 24000 rpm/min
- Maximum speed
- 20m/min
- Maximum working height
- Up to 20cm
- Structure
- Not listed on datasheet
- Recommended materials
- Wood, MDF, Acrylic, ACM, PVC, PS, etc.
- Controller system
- DDCS
- Design software
- Artcam or Ucancam
AMERICAN 1525 CNC Router
Choose the AMERICAN 1525 if: your space is smaller and you work with parts and sheets up to 150 × 250 cm. It is the entry level of the line, with 1 vacuum pump.
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Choose the AMERICAN 2030 if: you need to cut full 223 × 365 cm MDF sheets, with 2 vacuum pumps to hold the sheet down during cutting.
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Choose the AMERICAN 2050 if: your production is mass production and you want to place more than one sheet on the table at the same time, with a 223 × 565 cm area.
View page for AMERICAN 2050 CNC RouterFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 1525 and 2030 routers?
The working area and clamping system. The 1525 has 150 × 250 cm and 1 vacuum pump; the 2030 has 223 × 365 cm and 2 pumps. The spindle (4.5 kW, up to 24,000 rpm) and the chassis are the same.
What is the AMERICAN 2050 used for that the 2030 cannot handle?
For mass production: with 223 × 565 cm, you can position multiple sheets on the bed simultaneously, minimizing downtime between jobs.
Do all three cut the same materials?
The data sheets indicate wood, MDF, acrylic, ACM, PVC, and PS. The compatibility of a specific material must be validated with the technical team prior to purchase.
What software do I need to use the CNC router?
Files can be prepared in Artcam or Ucancam. The controller is DDCS, with communication via USB and network cable.
Can I start with the 1525 and upgrade later?
The TEKNOVA team guides your choice based on your current and projected volume, ensuring the investment keeps pace with your operation's growth rather than leaving idle capacity.
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