CNC Milling Machines

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Computer Number Controlled or CNC Routing is the process by which a computer uses a digital design program to control the cuts of a milling machine. CNC routing is common for metal and wood-working applications but here we shall be restricting our review of its application to wood, plastic and nonferrous metals.

CNC routing is ideal for large production volumes where a very high degree of identical replication is required as well as cost effective production at speed. In addition, CNC routing is ideal for one-off or small-run customization jobs because the computer can take an intricate design and reproduce it on the raw material much faster than a human operator is able to do and with less risk of error leading to wastage of valuable raw materials. As the process requires a computer program to operate, the program can be saved and utilized at any time in the future and the customer is guaranteed that they will receive an identical finished article no matter which production run it comes from.

There are three distinct stages in producing CNC routed signage.

Step One – the customer produces a design, or has a designer do it for them and this is converted into a computer file known as a “vector file” – it is called a vector file as it holds the information which tells the computer where to apply cuts and in what dimension – up/down, side-to-side, forwards or backwards.

Step Two – using the design program, a “blank” is created by cutting the mounted raw material to exact size using the CNC router. A priming and sanding process is then applied before the background color is added and a “mask” also added to the blank facing – this is left to “cure” or set.

Step Three – the CNC router is then used to make channel cuts (also referred to as “hog out” by operators) which expose the underlying design in raised relief. While this is done, the blank is held firmly in place and cannot be moved with even vacuuming of scraps and cut waste performed in situ to ensure exceptional accuracy in the fine detail. Additional color elements are added as required which will leave a finished graphical design once the protective covering is finally removed.

The result is a three-dimensional sign which will be visually striking and finished to an exceptionally high quality.

CNC routed signage is of such exceptional finish quality but still cost effective due to the computer control element, that signage is used for:

- Signs in recreational and National Parks;
- Memorials and monuments;
- Military emblems and shields;
- Dedication plaques;
- Markers for residential developments and business parks;

In addition, CNC routed signage is used both internally and externally with many signs being produced using raw materials, such as plastics, which are necessary for marine or water environments or indeed, for any environment where wood is precluded from being used. CNC routed signage is also well-suited where a long-lasting and durable finish is required because it is an integral piece of raw material which is being used and there is no textured surfaces to attract grime as no fixings to corrode or individual elements to work loose.

Techno CNC Offers Sign Makers $1,000 Holiday Discount on CNC Routers If you’re a sign maker and you’re tired of cutting products with hand tools, Techno CNC wants to give you a $1,000 incentive to automate your cutting process for the holidays. The company, a leading supplier of CNC routers for sign makers and other fabricators, is offering a $1,000 discount on any router machine system purchased by December 31st, 2009. “Sign makers have seen their businesses change dramatically with our machines,” says Roy Valentine, Techno CNC sales manager. “We know wood, signage, plastic, and other fabricators need to automate their cutting process. With aggressive US government incentives to purchase capital equipment we felt we should chime in as well. This extended discount is to encourage and motivate companies to automate and streamline there production. We hope this added contribution will prove that Techno equipment is a small investment with a big return.” To learn more about the $1,000 Techno CNC discount and see a video of the Techno CNC router in action, please visit: http://www.Sign-CNC-Router.com For more than 23 years, the experts at Techno have led the industry in the design and manufacture of CNC routers for sign manufacturing and other industries; routers known for their performance, durability, and ease-of-use. Techno CNC routers allow customers to cut signs with greater accuracy, faster production speed, and expand their business into new markets by cutting parts they could not cut by hand. “The accuracy on these machines is incredible,” said Techno CNC customer Tom Farmer, owner of Hilton, N.Y.-based Upstate CNC Service Inc. “If you want to do something the old way with a Jigsaw you can hope you get a straight line or an accurate curve. But Techno CNC machines are reliable 100% of the time. I can make 1,000 parts exactly the same. You can not do that with a hand tool.” The Pro-series CNC Router is designed to meet the demanding production needs of panel processing shops. This machine model is engineered for optimal performance and product throughput in sheet goods such as plastic, wood, and similar materials. The LC Series, Techno’s most popular model, is ideal for small to mid-size production shops. It’s an excellent entry-level machine that allows the user to start with a CNC Router featuring many advancements typically found in more expensive machines. In addition the LC Series has two Table top models available for small part processing. The Patriot CNC is ideal for prototyping, model making, jewelry manufacturing, or schools for teaching CAD/CAM technology to students. The Patriot is fully enclosed and can be equipped with many accessories such as a reverse engineering digitizer an automatic tool changer, and 4-axis for intricate carvings. Whether you’re working with signs, woodworking products, or any other routable materials, Techno has a CNC router for you. To learn more about the offer and submit an online form to automatically qualify for the $1,000 discount, visit the following website: http://www.Sign-CNC-Router.com