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Engraving and Routing - Nov 2009
Investing in additional equipment such as routers and engravers in house gives a business the opportunity to develop new markets and generate additional income.
The balance of whether the possible additional income is worth the financial investment and associated risk is different for every business; but critical to any venture's success is choosing the right equipment from the start.
The latest machinery is more technically advanced than ever. Versatility of new machines is increasing, the choice of materials is growing all the time, and the possible markets for what is produced can seem endless. But it's not all roses, depending on what you buy, serious investment can be required, although leasing can help, and the competition is fierce. Manufacturers are busy researching and developing ways to get the most out of technology and have a range of tempting equipment, take a look.
Tekcel routers are available in single tool or multi tool change configurations, have class leading ballscrew drives on every axis and now include Tekcel's own print to cut solution, developed in conjunction with CADlink. AXYZ's Intelligent Cutting System (ICS) has a highresolution camera imaging system that captures print registration marks as well as industry-leading I-cut control software to resolve problems associated with linear and non-linear material distortions. The robustness of the Pacer HDS, closed-loop servo drives and ball screw combination, contributes to its smooth operation and fine-tolerance cutting capabilities that provide high quality edge finishes, meaning less post-routing finishing. Identify Engraving Systems has boosted its existing range by now offering Roland engraving machines.
But it's not just the router or engraver that makes the difference between success and failure; software and accessories are also crucial.
CADlink's new EngraveLab V8 program includes advances in both rotary and laser engraving workflows, additional features such as new fill routines to reduce "tool time" and is twice as fast as the previous version. ITC Tooling is about to launch a new ClearCut range, developed to give outstanding surface finishes on acrylic materials and eliminate the necessity of secondary operations and finish polishing.
Pacer HDS2 router cuts it fine on Perspex
Sunday, 01 November 2009 00:00
Since its launch, the Pacer HDS2 heavy-duty router from AXYZ International has proved a brilliant addition to the production facilities at many of the UK’s leading sign manufacturers. It has demonstrated a particular propensity for the fine cutting and routing of Perspex, arguably the most widely specified material used in the sign making and related industries.
Responsible for technical machine sales at AXYZ International, Liam Hodson commented: “Due to the robustness of the HDS2 and to the machine’s closed-loop servo drives and ball screw combination, the router is far less prone to machine vibration and ‘chatter’. The consequent smooth operation and fine-tolerance cutting capabilities therefore greatly reduce the need for any post-routing finishing requirement. The quality of the edge finish, significantly on Perspex acrylic sheet, is of an unprecedented high quality.”
Because of its exceptionally robust construction, the HDS2 will also handle more efficiently materials like aluminium and aluminium composite material (ACM), brass and steel, in addition to plastic and its derivatives, wood and wood composites like MDF and laminates. The weight of the router is over double that of the previous machine in the HD series and this has resulted in a more rigid construction and a consequent superior cutting and routing capability. There is a choice of processing area (from 2,500 x 1,250 to 3,050 x 2,050mm) and a range of spindle options.
The frame of the machine is a single-piece welded steel construction that is stress-relieved and milled flat to a very fine tolerance. The steel gantry is mounted on linear bearings running on steel rails and is driven on each side by an AC servomotor and a precision ball screw for backlash-free motion. The controller has an automatic self-squaring facility that ensures the gantry is always accurately aligned to eliminate the possibility of twisting or ‘crabbing’.
The zoned vacuum bed incorporates a high-flow brush-less exhauster that is capable of continuous operation, while independent switching and redirection provides a versatile and high-powered hold-down function. The integral cyclonic extraction system also ensures clean operation in all situations. Included in the range of optional features are a spray mister coolant system for cutting metals and alloys and a fully automatic tool change system that includes high-power and high-speed (up to 40,000rpm) spindles.
The Pacer HDS2 uses the latest XMC-E version 3 software. Full technical support for the router is provided by AXYZ International on a daily basis as part of the total package.
For further information, visit www.axyz.co.uk
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