A CNC router can be used for a much wider variety of purposes than may seem evident. One of the more unique tools is that of a dragknife. This tool essentially sits in the toolholder and collet and does not “spin”. Instead it rides on pivoting 360 degree ball bearings and the machine essentially “drags” […]
Recently, our team had the pleasure of working on a project milling walnut into beautiful ring boxes. This project was a great opportunity for us to showcase the capabilities of our CNC routers and the skills of our team as we worked with a customer on developing a process for high production of walnut boxes. […]
Here are some tips for cutting plastic using a 3 axis CNC router: -Use a sharp, single-flute end mill specifically designed for cutting plastic.-Use a lower spindle speed and apply more pressure to ensure a clean cut.-Use a low feed rate to prevent the plastic from melting or tearing.-Use a shallow depth of cut to […]