Of course the notion of a ‘small’ part depends entirely on the type of job and material you are processing. However, by rule of thumb, any part smaller than the palm of your hand should be considered ‘small’. This blog discusses the best conditions in which to cut small parts, and provides alternative methods if your setup doesn’t quite fit the bill.
CNC routers need bits. They determine the kind of processing you can do, the resolution of your finished designs, and how fast you can move through the material. A compression bit combines two standard geometries; downcut and upcut to enable operators to process double sides laminates.
Tool selection is criticial when it comes to achieving a desired surface finish, tool life, or cut speed for a specific material. This blog covers the difference between upcut and downcut CNC router bits, explaining the situations in which each should be used.
AXYZ CNC routers are built to be accurate and reliable, using the best quality parts. However, they work hard and need to be taken care of. This blog introduces operators to general machine housekeeping and provides quick tips of maintaining your CNC router to keep it at peak performance all year long.
CNC routers benefit from the use of a MDF sacrificial bed, ensuring maximum vacuum hold down. The introduction of the fixed sacrificial bed offers multiple benefits over other options. This blog covers the options available, the benefits they offer and how operators can maintain their sacrificial bed for best results.
This is the first of a 4-part series on how to avoid bad cut edges when using CNC routers. The focus of this article is on machine fundamentals.
Simply stated, when it comes to CNC control technology, open architecture refers to a system that is not closed—one that can operate utilizing CAD-CAM programming that comes from a variety of sources. Also, it means assorted pieces of hardware (like a variety of tooling) can be used, depending on what type of materials need to be cut with a knife or router.
Foam packaging is a shipping necessity that should never be taken for granted. In that respect, manufacturers and subcontractors have always understood the importance of shock-proof foam packaging for protecting the high-value or technical product inside. Yet, issues with foam, if not fully addressed during the packaging process, are likely to negatively impact the quality […]
CNC routers are becoming the preferred choice for plastic fabricators due to the flexibility and wide variety of opportunities that only a CNC router can deliver. Recent advancements in CNC technology translate into a more robust and accurate system. One of these examples of advanced technology is upgrading from a standard rack and pinion transmission […]
The challenges for architectural metal cladding panel manufacturers have never been more apparent. Today’s varieties of materials have forced manufacturers to expedite their processes and, at the same time, ensure their efficiency, accuracy and productivity in all aspects of material handling. That is not an easy task, particularly for the smaller to mid-size companies that […]
