Technical Tip Of The Week: What can I cut with an oscillating knife?

With over 368,058 standard machine configurations to choose from and multiple cutting options, we thought it may be useful to focus on the oscillating knife in more detail. Oscillating vs. Tangential At AXYZ we offer two knife units; tangential and oscillating. The tangential knife is the more robust of the two options, intended for processing […]

Technical Tip Of The Week: Are You Using The Right Speeds and Feeds?

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.

Plastics: How to avoid bad cut edges when using CNC routers – Part Two

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 […]

Technical Tip Of The Week: Using AVS for double sided cutting

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 […]

Technical Tip of the Week: Holding small parts on your CNC Router

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.

Shipping Standards: Choosing the Router and Tools for Foam Packaging

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 […]

Plastics Fabrication: Key Considerations for Purchasing CNC Routers

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 […]

Automation: What Every Metal Cladding Panel Manufacturer Should Know

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 […]