cnc routing: general information

Big City's CNC router is a state-of-the-art machine designed for cutting a range of materials. Controlled via a PC, it can precision-cut 2D and 2½D shapes, and 3D forms. It is used extensively in the production of many of the items in Big City's catalogue, and for custom orders for clients.

         

  

Our CNC router can accurately cut, drill and shape boards up to 1800mm wide with a variety of tools
  • MDF
  • plywood
  • melamine board
  • acrylic
  • aluminium
  • sheet & solid laminate
  • styrene & polyurethane
  • stick-on vinyl signs
  • engraving

  • Software    

    Big City can work with most files generated by vector graphics or CAD programmes. However, due to the technical requirements of converting PC files to 'tool-path' operations, client's files often require some degree of extra in-house work.

         

      

    3D forms    

    pattern molds for vacuum forming,
    forms for fibre-glass

      

    accurate milling of
    complex curved surfaces


    Farscape

    Rescrete (concrete retaining walls)


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