CNC Router Spotlight

3-Axis Router Tables

AXYZ Automation manufactures a full line of computer 3-axis router tables used for routing, drilling, dispensing, stud welding and plasma cutting which interface with all desktop design systems.

One of the newest members of the AXYZ Series family is the 5000. With a processing width of 70 inches, it allows customers to work with oversized sheet goods without pre-trimming material.

For additional information, contact Greg Jenkins, AXYZ Automation, Inc., 5330 S. Service Rd., Burlington, ON L7L 5L1 Canada, 800-361-3408/905-634-4940, Fax: 905-634-4966, E-mail: blowe@axyz.com, Web: www.axyz.com.

Complete and Affordable CNC Packages

CDM Router and Laser packages, as well as panel saw sales and service, are complete with everything needed for a smooth transition into the second decade of the 21st century. Affordable, well constructed equipment coupled with user-friendly software and controls in addition to offsite programming service, tooling, dust/chip collection, spare parts and more make for the perfect business relationship. With coast to coast service and support we can help you deliver quality, accuracy and value to your customers. Become a partner with CDM (Computer Driven Machinery) and enjoy a higher level of service and support.

For additional information, contact Cahir McCoole, CDM Industries, P.O. Box 883, Marblehead, MA 01945, 781-608-4400, E-mail: cdmindustries@aol.com, Web: www. cdm-industries.com.

5-Axis Machining Center

CMS North America, a division of CMS Industries of Zogno (BG) Italy, is a designer/manufacturer of CNC machining centers for working plastics, composites, aluminum and wood. CMS offers ideal machine solutions for applications in aerospace, automotive, marine, molds, doors, staircases and more.

CMS introduced the new ATHENA 10-5 TUCU 5-axes machining center equipped with a 10' x 5' working area, 10 hp (7.5 kW) 24,000 rpm 5-axes air-cooled or liquidcooled spindle with HSK 63F connection, and 6-place tool changing rack. Axes strokes: X=120", Y=60", Z=31.5", B=+/-120º, C=+/-270°. The working table is connected to the base frame and has machined surfaces supplied with threaded holes for attaching fixtures. Enclosed sides and back with front manual sliding doors for operator safety and noise reduction. It has a compact size of 20' x 8' x 11' (height). The ATHENA has OSAI type 10/510 S Series Numerical Control with Auto-Teaching System and PowerARM Software. It has a dry vacuum plant with a high level of vacuum for good piece clamping, which is necessary for high cutting quality. ATHENA allows for machining with high speed and precision of many materials including thermoformed pieces with medium and large dimensions.

For additional information, contact Paula McElhaney, CMS North America Inc., 4095 Karona Court, Caledonia, MI 49316, 800-225-5267/616-698-9970, Fax: 616-698-9730, E-mail: cmssales@cmsna.com, Web: www.cmsna.com.

3-, 4- and 5-Axis CNC Routers

Busellato CNC Routers are available in two series of flat table routers from Delmac Machinery Group: the Jet Optima series is available in 3- and 4-axis configurations and the Jet Master series with 5-axis capability for more demanding applications. The Jet Optima series can have 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 10’, 4’ x 12’, 5’ x 12’ and 5’ x 20’ table sizes and the Jet Master is available in 5’ x 10’, 5’ x 15’ and 5’ x 20’ tables. The popular Jet Optima series can be equipped with an award-winning material handling system that can automatically load new panels, unload finished parts and vacuum the table during the load/unload cycle. All machines can be configured with a variety of tool changers, HSK-F63 electrospindles and multi-spindle boring heads. Both series of machines are standard with Genesis Evolution 3D programming software that is powerful enough for 4- and 5-axis applications and easy enough to program at the machine when needed.

For additional information, contact Gerri Yarbrough, Delmac Machinery Group, 4322 Piedmont Pkwy., Greensboro, NC 27410, 336-854-1211, Fax: 336-854-0811, E-mail: gyarbrough@delmac.com, Web: www.delmac.com.

CNC for Nested Based Manufacturing

Hendrick offers the 20ZXGN-ATC-T5 CNC Router featuring a five-station rack ATC tool changer with a 12 hp high frequency router spindle. With high speed accurate machining capabilities it is ideal for nested based manufacturing. Heavy-duty structure design and CNC control software yields feed rates up to 2500 inches per minute and positioning accuracy of +/- 0.002” with repetitive accuracy of +/- 0.0008”. The moving gantry design utilizes AC servo drives, THK linear ways and ball screws on all axes for smooth and accurate movement.

Other features include PC controller with built in CAD/CAM software, vacuum table machined for zoning and pod fixturing, as well as air blast tool cooling.

For additional information, contact Whitney Wiggin, Hendrick, 32-34 Commercial Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978-741-3600, Fax: 978-744-0242, E-mail: info@ hendrickmanufacturing.com, Web: www. hendrickmanufacturing.com.

5-Axis CNC Machine

MAAC Machinery, a leader in the manufacturing of thermoforming machinery, is producing a line of 5-axis CNC routers to the thermoforming industry, labeled Royce Routers.

The Royce Router is providing faster feeds and speeds, higher quality and more reliable components in order to allow processors the ability to match the output of rotary thermoforming machines. This router is designed specifically for the maximum production of trimming thermoformed parts. The Royce Router combines the latest technology and speed to improve cycle times up to 400% when compared to traditional CNC routers. This allows processors to not only speed secondary processes, but eliminates the need for multiple “slower” trimming machines typically required to provide an equivalent output.

This addition to the MAAC line up allows them to now provide complete processing cells; from forming equipment and molds, to trimming equipment and trim fixtures. With the ability to provide everything from a single source, MAAC can greatly reduce project timing, pre-set all processing parameters, greatly reduce learning curves, and assure complete cell integration.

For additional information, contact Michael Alongi, MAAC Machinery Corp., 590 Tower Blvd., Carol Stream, IL 60188, 630-665-1700, Fax: 630-665-7799, E-mail: sales@maacmachinery.com, Web: www.maacmachinery.com.

CNC Router for the Plastics Industry

MultiCam, Inc. offers an innovative, heavy-duty, precise cutting system to the plastics and acrylic fabricator. Our top-selling 3000 Series CNC Router is loaded with standard features normally associated with more expensive machines. The rigid, all-steel plate frame construction coupled with our new automatic rotary tool change, 8.5 hp, 40,000 rpm spindle allows for an incredible edge finish when machining plastic.

The 3000 Series router also comes in a wide variety of table sizes and features a space saving, moving-gantry design. In addition, MultiCam has vacuum fixturing options specifically tailored to the plastics industry.

MultiCam Inc. has over 70 distributors worldwide, including 20 Technology Centers in North America, so you can always depend on local training, support and service.

For additional information, contact John Harris, MultiCam LP, 1025 West Royal Lane, DFW Airport, TX 75261, 972-929-4070, Fax: 972-929-4071, E-mail: leads@multicam.com, Web: www.multicam.com.

High-Speed Trimming

Quintax designs and manufactures a complete line of industrial 3- and 5-axis CNC routers for accurate, high speed trimming, cutting and shaping of plastics, composites, carbon-fiber, non-ferrous metals and wood. Choose from several models of single or twin table machines that can be operated individually or as a synchronized unit, in standard table sizes up to 12’ x 12’ and bridge clearances up to 60”. Rigid construction features bridge, columns and bases that are machined to insure precision alignment of ways and ballscrews. The linear axes are driven by precision ballscrews and rotary axes are driven by low-backlash gearboxes, with power supplied to the high torque, AC brushless servo motors via digital drives with absolute encoder feedback to the CNC controller for precise position and speed control.

Machines feature Fagor CNC controls, high-resolution 3-D color graphics, machine diagnostics, ethernet port and a built-in hard drive for easy on-board storage of part programs.

For additional information, contact Eric Kenney, Quintax CNC Routers, 4445 Allen Road, Stow, OH 44224, 330-920-9200, Fax: 330-920-4200, E-mail: sales@quintax.com, Web: www.quintax.com.

3- and 5-Axis High-Speed Machining Centers

SB Machine Tools, the importer and national distributor of the SHODA CNC Routers and Machining Centers, has introduced two brand-new high-speed machining centers - the 3-axis NCN8000 and the 5-axis NC7000U. Both models are specially designed for machining plastics.

The NCN8000 features a square 51” x 51” table with Tslots for clamping any shape of work piece, and a vacuum capability for machining thin plastic materials. The axis strokes are 51”(x), 51”(y) and 16”(z). The rapid feed rate is 1,575 ipm. The NCN8000 is equipped with a 15,000 rpm, BT30 spindle. An 8-tool ATC is included as standard.The bridge-type NC7000U features articulating heads for the B (+/- 110º) and C (+/- 360º) axes. Three different table sizes are available: 51” x 83”, 63” x 83” and 83” x 83”; axis strokes are 63”-x / 122”- y / 32”-z; 83”-x / 122”-y / 32”-z and 102” -x / 122”- y / 32”-z respectively. The tables have T-slots and vacuuming capability to adapt to either sheet plastics or irregular shaped work pieces. Maximum speed is 18,000 rpm. A rapid feed rate of 2,362 ipm minimizes noncutting time in the machining cycle. An 8- tool ATC is included as standard.

For additional information, contact Tak Yamamoto, SB Machine Tools, 1300 Remington Road, Unit K, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: 847-882-9600, Fax: 847-882-9800, Web: www.sbmachinetools.com.

Compact CNC Solution

The Accord 20 from SCM Group is a moveable bridge machine with a fixed table, providing a compact solution for large table sizes. The machine base and mobile gantry are electro-welded and ribbed steel, structures that ensure the rigidity and precision of this CNC router. The machining unit includes a powerful SCM electro-spindle that can be fitted with “C” axis, for aggregates rotation, and an auxiliary multi-drilling unit. Also, there is an available tool length and panel thickness measuring device. Rotary and straight rack tool changers are available to provide added flexibility in addition to table sizes of 12’ x 5’, 20’ x 5’, 14’ x 7’ and 20’ x 7’.

For additional information, contact Sergio Castro, SCM Group USA Inc., 2475 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096, 770-759-3534, Fax: 770-813-8819, Web: www.scmplastics .com.

Production Advances

Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to report that production continues to progress at the new Weeke North America manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Weeke North America was established earlier this year as a joint venture between the Homag Group, Stiles and Weeke Maschinenbau to manufacture the Vantech series of routers. Located near Stiles’ headquarters in Grand Rapids, the 30,000 square foot operation utilizes existing personnel and locally-sourced parts. Currently machines are manufactured in Grand Rapids and Germany to meet production demands. All Vantech machines are being sold at the American-made price.

For additional information, contact Stephan Waltman, Stiles Machinery Inc., 3965 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, 616-698-7500, Fax: 616-698-9411, E-mail: swaltman@stilesmachinery.com, Web: www.stilesmachinery.com.

New CNC Router Website

Techno, Inc. announced the launch of their newly revamped website. After much consideration and design this new website maintains the same great features as its former, but has evolved into a fully functional, user-friendly site that will provide visitors with the most amount of information in the least amount of clicks. “We wanted to make our new website clean and concise, yet informative, says Roy Valentine, CNC Routers Sales Manager. Keeping our own experiences of web surfing in mind, we were able to create a new site that gives customers a lot of information without losing them in difficult, repetitive, click throughs. This new site is extremely easy to navigate and provides the reader valuable information on CNC technology. Areas of strong interest are Techno’s complete technical section, customer testimonials and application stories. These detailed sections provide readers relatable information that can be used to help their business. Customer application stories tell how real Techno customers have grasped automation technology and grown their business while lowering operating costs. Today’s tough economy means companies need to get smarter and automate their cutting process. Techno’s new website will help provide a solid foundation of information so business owners can make a smart decision when choosing to streamline their company.

For additional information, contact Roy Valentine, Techno, Inc., P.O. Box 5416, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, 516-328-3970, Fax: 516-358-2576, E-mail: tooling@technocnc.com or cncinfo@technocnc.com Web: www.techno-isel.com.

Sign System

The system also includes Thermwood’s Gen2 Super - Control which distinguishes it from other machines in this class. Featuring the standard in vision software, i-cut Vision, it offers the power of proven full non-linear distortion correction, a simple, intuitive user interface and full prepress and RIP integration. Jobs are quickly prepared and sent to the SR43 without error or miscalculation. And with the many i-script compatible RIP’s only i-cut integrates finishing from the design, printing and cutting steps.

The SR43 is capable of machining flat and 3 dimensional signs using wood, aluminum, plastics, composites and other various types of materials. Thermwood’s SR43 with “QuickCut” technology offers a revolutionary new approach for nested based applications. Just select and resize the components, then make them, right at the machine. The SR43 also communicates with all major design software packages at the “Job Level.” This means the software sends the control a description of what to make and the machine control does everything else automatically.

For additional information, contact Jason Susnjara, Thermwood Corporation, P.O. Box 436, Dale, IN 47523, 800-533-6901/812-937-4476, Fax: 812-937-2956, E-mail: sales@thermwood.com, Web: www.thermwood.com.

CNC Router Website Directory
AXYZ Automation, Inc.	www.axyz.com
CDM Industries	www.cdm-industries.com
CMS North America Inc	www.cmsna.com
Delmac Machinery Group	www.delmac.com
Hendrick	www.hendrickmanufacturing.com
MAAC Machinery Corp	www.maacmachinery.com
MultiCam LP	www.multicam.com
Quintax CNC Routers td>	www.quintax.com
SB Machine Tools	www.sbmachinetools.com
SCM Group USA Inc	www.scmplastics.com
Stiles Machinery Inc.	www.stilesmachinery.com
Thermwood Corp.	www.thermwood.com