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 […]
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Operated correctly, a modern CNC Router will yield excellent results time after time—a process which an experienced operator will make look easy and effortless. However, like all machinery, everything needs to be set just right. If it isn’t there are numerous items that could go wrong and spoil the job, thereby increasing costs and delaying production. CNC machine controllers are a lot smarter than they used to be and are now able to prevent many errors occurring but they are not yet able to catch everything that might go wrong. Typical errors include problems with the CNC program, incorrect machine setup and the use of inappropriate tooling.
CNC routers have been engineered to work to their limits every hour of the day. Like all machinery, routine maintenance is essential to guarantee peak performance and ensure that the equipment is operating as intended. Also, it will also help to reduce the effects of wear and tear and minimize the chance of unforeseen component failures, which can lead to costly production bottlenecks and delays. There are many actions that machine operators can perform on a regular basis that really don’t take much time but that can make a huge difference to machine performance and longevity.
Sign making companies that turn out custom work for clients are now benefitting from the use of programmable CNC routers. This technology is operator-friendly and offers cost-effective ways to maximize productivity, making it ideal even for smaller sign shops, where manpower levels may be an issue.
Published in the July 2016 issue of Metal Construction News. Expedite processes and increase production capabilities Customization has become a priority for fabricators in the engineered architectural metal and exterior envelope system industry. They must rely on state-of-the-art technology to minimize lead times and deliver projects on time, on budget and within specified tolerances. At the […]
Is it advantageous to invest in customized CNC routers, or will off-the-shelf equipment be sufficient? Read more about customized CNC routers for woodworking here.
Can you imagine that the world’s leading panel fabrication system could get better? Well, a brand new release of the popular PANELBuilder software is now available. First shown at Metalcon 2015, PANELBuilder 16 represents a shift in emphasis towards better integration with other systems and improved management information and reporting. PANELBuilder 16 has benefited from […]
This Educational Guide provides information about the most common machine selection, process types, machine options and best practice techniques for sign making.
Did you know that cast and extruded acrylic cut quite differently? Or that tool selection and machine acceleration play a fundamental role in the quality of your finished product? If you know how to set up your machine, choose the right material, select the correct tool and use the correct cutting strategy, you are ahead […]
A new tangential knife head is now available which significantly enhances the material processing capabilities of all AXYZ machines. It can be mounted alongside a heavy duty router and the oscillating knife unit could be used on a third head if required. Fully compatible with the ICS camera registration system which is powered by I-~Cut, […]
