CNC Router Cutting em Alfords Point

CNC Router Cutting

We have large scale fabrication capacity for signs. Thus, we can create bespoke and cost-effective signage. In addition to working for our signage clients and on our CNC router projects, we also offer trade cutting for various industries. If you are an industrial fabricator, artist, wood maker, furniture shop owner, university student, or have an architectural project, we’ve got you covered. (A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine which typically mounts a hand-held router as a spindle which is used for cutting various materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics, glass, and foams.)

We can cut full sheets in our CNC router as well as engrave material up to 2440mm x 1220mm in dimension. Our CNC router allows for a huge variety of material to be cut. This includes, all types of wood (MDF, plywood, etc), plastics (corflute, forex, polypropylene, and acrylic), basic cuts to aluminium, and ACM panels. CNC routing provides accurate and efficient shaping of multiple materials, we predominantly complete 2D cuts and elementary 3D geometry cuts. It can be used for small projects as well as large format workpieces.

CNC Router Cutting Frequent Asked Questions

You can learn more about CNC Router Cutting through the frequently asked questions answered here.

What Materials do you Work With?

The main material we work with is acrylic, which is the leading material used for the sign industry in Sydney. We work with a lot of plywood as well on various projects for our clients and trade business partners. We also work with solid timbers, ACM, aluminium, brushed ACM, various other sign boards and composite panels. Not all materials are applicable to cut on both the CNC router and laser cutter. Standard CNC Routing Materials Plastics • Acrylic • PVC • Foamcore • Poilycarbonate • HDPE • Acetal Organic Material • Furniture grade, internal and external plywood • Softwood • Hardwood • Chipboard • Bamboo • Birch Wood • OSD (Oriented Strand Board) Composites • ACM • Brushed ACM • Valchromat (Coloured MDF composite) • GRP (Premium fivberglass sheet) Metal • Aluminium • Anodised Aluminium • Colorbond

What are Your Machine Cutting Areas and What are the Technical Specs?

In the majority of times we use full sheets, which are 2440mm x 1220mm for both laser and CNC cuts. The height will vary on the specific material to be used, but the router cuts material with up to 50mm thick and the laser up to 40mm. Laser Cutter Bed — 1600mm x 1100mm CNC Router Bed — 2440mm x 1220mm

Can I Bring My Own Material?

Yes, you sure can. We welcome you to bring your own material, but keep in mind, that a number of materials can be harmful to our machines and, most critical, to our operators, in particular for laser cutting. Therefore, it is best to call ahead and discuss your options.

Which is Better – Laser or CNC Router Cutting?

Each project is unique. Feel free to give us a call or drop us an email enquiring what is the best method of cutting. Our friendly team will be more than willing to guide you through. We generally combine the best of both worlds for bespoke custom projects of our clients. Both technologies have it is own merits and disadvantages over the other.

How Long Will it Take to Do my Cutting?

Our standard lead time is 5 business days, that said, it depends a lot on the size of the project. For basic cutting, we can have usually your cut ready in the same day. We also offer rush cutting services upon availability for an extra fee (to be confirmed and dependant on the size of your project).

Can I Wait in Your Shop for the Cutting?

Unfortunately, due to the working conditions, we do not have a place that you can wait safely. We run a busy and tight space area and would prefer you to come back at an arranged time to collect your project.

What is a Typical Turnaround on a CNC Router Project?

The usual turnaround from the moment the quote is approved and we have the files ready to cut in hand is 1 to 2 days for smaller, straightforward cuts in smaller scale. Large projects or projects with complex CNC router cutting involved can take longer, often demanding testing as well, and could take anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks to complete. Trade partner / wholesales cutting services – We do understand that time is of the essence, and we do our very best to assist our trade clients in a speedy manner giving preference and working overtime on projects with tight deadlines. Give us a call on 1300 448 608, come into our office for a chat at 12 Upward St Leichhardt or email to info@platinumsigns.com.au to discuss your next CNC Router cutting project.

What CAD Files Do You Accept?

Our preference is to work with .dxf format. That said, we can work as well with .ai .dwg .pdf .svg. A CAD drawing is a must to commence any machining. In case you don’t already have a CAD file handy to send to us, or else if you are not in a position to organise the creation of one we are willing to assist. So long as we are referring to simpler cuts involved. We do not do any creation of 3d drawings for trade customers. The purpose of us proving you with a CAD service is to get your project ready for cutting. We do not provide stand-alone design services. Our focus is on assessing files and cutting in large scale, being able to pass competitive prices for our clients.