CNC milling systems bring a new definition of precision to yacht manufacturing. A milling machine runs on 90' long tracks, the 5-axis router comes equipped with a high speed of 1800 inches per minute and can stop at any precise position within a 0.01-inch range. The MR-125 Gantry Milling System, which Horizon just purchased from PaR Systems is a yacht builder's dream machine.

Rapid, large-part manufacturing with the 5-axis router starts with rough milling of low-density foam blocks. Next, fiberglass-reinforced material is applied to provide strength and rigidity. Then a layer of higher-density foam is added and the entire piece is milled again to produce a perfect part.

Working at high speeds and with precise measurements, the milling system can create forms that are almost perfectly symmetrical and remarkably consistent. The end result will be vessels of exquisite lines achieved with the greatest efficiency, artistry and economy - all passed along to the yacht owner in beauty and value.