The Routermate was designed from the ground up with the sole purpose of routing in mind. It is available in sizes from 2 ' x 4' all the way up to 10' x 40' (sizes are cutting surface size). The Z-axis has a travel distance of up to 12 inches. To maintain rigidity the Z-axis bearings are located at the bottom of the axis plate, and do not move away from the material as the Z-axis moves up like most machines on the market today. The standard version of the Routermate is equipped with stepper motors, servos are available as an option. All drive systems are completely gear driven, with the exception of the Z-axis that is a recirculating ball screw drive. The Y and Z axes have 24 bearings each for linear rigidity, and the X-axis runs on 16 cam follower type bearings.