High pressure laminate (HPL) is made of phenolic resin impregnated sheets and a melamine resin impregnated decor, which are bonded under the combined effect of heat and pressure, thus producing a highly durable product. HPL is very popular in the solid surface industry and branded products such as FunderMax and Trespa are commonly cut on our CNC routers.
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There are certain parameters that must be considered, before setting up any job for processing if you are to achieve the finish and accuracy required. This blog discusses the importance of choosing the right speeds and feeds for your application, the do’s and don’ts and how to calculate the right parameters.
Naturally, when processing material, you will mark the surface of the MDF. Unfortunately, this will eventually cause vacuum bleed. In order to counteract this process, AXYZ recommends skimming the MDF bed regularly. This blog discusses the steps you should take in the process of skimming your sacrificial bed and when you should consider replacing your […]
AXYZ, a leading global manufacturer of CNC router systems and CNC knife systems based in Burlington, Ontario, announces the acquisition of WARDJet, a Tallmadge, Ohio firm that manufactures waterjet cutting machines and offers custom waterjet solutions to a variety of industries. AXYZ President, Alf Zeuner, who will oversee the combined company as president, says, “AXYZ […]
Here are AXYZ we offer a range of pressure feet that offer the perfect solution in many different scenarios. This blog discusses each pressure foot on offer, alongside the range of pressure foot accessories. The aim is to educate the reader on the purpose of each accessory.
Short of much more expensive solutions, ER collets are one of the best tool holding systems available. However, incorrectly fitting your router bit into an ER collet can lead to multiple issues, and this blog is going to address those issues, offer solutions and explain the reasons why it’s important to maintain and change your collets on a regular basis.
For workshops requiring the ultimate level of productivity from their CNC router, look no further than AXYZ. AXYZ offer a multitude of options such as the automatic tool changer, providing the easiest and most convenient method of running jobs requiring multiple tooling, to multiple carriages for double the production power.
Published in the February/March 2018 issue of Performance Plastics. This is the second article in a four-part series on how to avoid bad cut edges when using CNC routers. The focus of the first article was on machine fundamentals, if you missed out, take a look. This article addresses poor quality cut edges issues related […]
The ability to cut opposing sides of the material accurately is an increasingly popular customer request. This blog describes how your AXYZ router can be set up using the AXYZ vision system to perform two sided cutting. What is the AXYZ Vision System? The AXYZ vision system is a high performance, low cost solution suitable […]
Like any technology, however, there has been a product enhancement evolution. While the older machine may still work just fine, it may be time for an upgrade, just the same. The newest versions of CNC routers feature hybrid technology that offer versatility, consistent quality and more productivity. Those capabilities go right to the bottom line.