CNC router provides entry level
solution for
design specialist
vigorous routing/cutting requirements likely
to be encountered and a solid aluminium
vacuum/clamping deck for maximum
material hold-down efficiency and
routing/cutting accuracy, the Z7 installed at
Old School Fabrications includes the latest
AXYZ A2MC machine controller. This
enables smoother and faster machine
motion with the elimination of ‘bounce’ and
vibration caused by sudden
acceleration/deceleration frequently
experienced with less technically
advanced machine control systems.
Key design features include a processing
area of 1524 x 2440mm, a single-head
tooling configuration and rack and pinion
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Installation of a Z7 series CNC router
supplied by AXYZ Automation Group has
helped increase production at East
Lothian, Scotland-based Old School
Fabrications. Established in 2011, the
company specialises in a wide range of
graphics-related and sculptural creations
used in both interior and exterior locations
based on various traditional and
contemporary materials.
Described as an “ideal entry level
routing/cutting solution for small
companies” and in particular those wishing
to increase the level of automation without
the need for a sizeable capital investment,
the Z7 includes features normally found on
more expensive CNC machines and thus
provides a high cost-to-performance
capability.
In addition to the familiar solid steel frame
construction to accommodate the most
drive system on both the X and Y axis.
The machine will handle a wide range of
materials including plastics, solid and
composite woods, foamed boards and
non-ferrous metals. Applications include
signage, point-of-sale display units and
exhibition stands featuring 2D and 3D
designs.
Director Neville Rae comments: “We were
immediately impressed by how simple and
well made the Z7 router was and how it
fitted perfectly with our increased
production objectives and bespoke
manufacturing requirements. The AXYZ
team of specialist engineers were
extremely helpful throughout the entire
assessment, procurement and installation
process and I would not hesitate in
recommending the company to other
potential router users.”
www.axyz.co.uk
The machine will handle a wide range of materials
including plastics, solid and composite woods,
foamed boards and non-ferrous metals