CNC Routing
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Leading Engraving & Cutting Technology in Pretoria
Our CNC routing machine has a cutting bed size of 3 x 1.5 metres. However, we are not
limited to manufacturing signs of the bed size, but rather the size of a component, like a letter, number or a component of your sign.
With the combination of two laser engravers and a CNC router, we are able to cut a massive variety of sheet materials and manufacture unique and striking 3D signs all under one roof.
The CNC routing machine can only cut certain materials, for instance, the thickest metal we are able to cut, is about 2mm thick depending on the metal type. We have a firm policy to only accept orders that we are capable of cutting or engraving in-house. Should we not be able to accept an order, we will not hesitate to refer you to a company that is able to assist you with your request.
- Laser Engraving
- Custom Coasters
- Custom Wooden Keyrings
- Custom Metal Signage
- Metal Signage Cutouts
- House Number Signs
- Business Signs
- Logo Signs
We use a few different methods of adhesion and rigging of these signs, which includes:
- Double sided tape and heavy duty adhesive glue
- Rawl bolts or anchoring bolts
- Steel pins – usually mounted onto 10mm acrylic/Perspex disks
- Stand offs – Aluminium spacers and grips that are available in a variety of widths, lengths and diameters
In-person consultations to advise and assist you with on site consultation prior to a quotation are an additional cost, redeemable as a credit against your paid order.
Please note you require an electrician to connect electrical components of illuminated signs that are rigged outdoors at your own account. Indoor illuminated signs can be sufficiently connected by means of an electrical cord extension neatly hidden.
Custom Manufactured Signage
Whether you call it Di-bond, I-bond, C-bond, ACM or ACP, it all means the same thing.
ACM/ACP is the generic term for Aluminium Composite Material/ Panels, a multi-layer panel which consists of two aluminium sheets (0.12 – 0.3mm thick) with a polyethylene core in the centre.
There are a few standard colours as well as “designer” options of ACM where the final look represents anything from mirror, to marble or wood. ACM signage can be used for any industry and is being used to replace Signage like flat Chromadek signs.
Combining ACM with Led’s and Perspex can produce a stunning effect and truly unique signs. Panels come in standard 3mm thickness and 3050 x 1500mm and 2440 x 1220mm. Brushed silver is the most popular colour. Add spacers, also called Stand-offs, to your sign to achieve a modern, eye catching finishing and effect.
When requesting a quotation for 3D or Fabricated Signs, please include the following for a more accurate quote:
- Size of the board or sign
- Would you like the board to be cut to a certain shape? If so, positive or negative cut-outs?
- Would you like printing, cut-out or a combination of the two?
- Installation needed? If so, send us your physical address or area or suburb with a photo of the installation position with ground level included
With our assortment of laser engraving equipment, we are able to cut and engrave a large variety of materials, including but not limited to: rubber, leather, Komatex, ABS, foam board, MDF wood, Perspex, Plexi glass.
Depending on the size of your order, a setup fee may be applicable and the costing of the order is based on the time the engraver uses to complete the cutting or engraving.
Custom 3D signs | Perspex, Di-bond, Wood & LED illuminated signs
With a combination of our rigid flat sheet raw materials your range of options and possibilities are virtually limitless. This ranges from Pine wood, MDF, Perspex, Flex face, Aluminium coated Di-bond/ I-bond sheets in different thicknesses.
A lot more time, expertise and raw materials are used in the manufacturing of these unique 3D signs, which contribute to a more expensive sign than that of the conventional Chromadek, Flex face or basic Light box signs.
Do you want something special and unique compared to the plain old standard range?
Send us an email of what you have in mind and we will reply with some images of projects we have done in the past, with a price indication or refer to our gallery. Our lead time on these unique custom manufactured signs are about 6 - 8 working days, depending on the complexity of your signs and the size.
FAQ's
If you have any further questions please contact us directly.
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We aim to complete orders within 2-3 working days, after layout has been approved and payment received, to have the order ready for collection or at dispatch for a courier.
1. The size and design
2. The type and thickness of material to be cut
3. Confirmation whether the material will be supplied by the client or by us
For quoting purposes, we do not require a specific format. However should you place an order, we do need the file in line art (vector) format. We offer the service of converting your artwork file to this format and will quote separately for this. In the case of a reseller | dealer | middleman we prefer a CAD file or line art PDF/Cdr files.
Yes. However, our rate-per-minute is higher when you supply the materials than the rate-per-minute should we supply the materials.
Yes. Delivery fees for cut-out signs mounted on pins is more expensive than flat sheets, due to the fact that we build custom boxes or packaging for extra protection. Delivery prices are subject to size and weight of your order. Please note courier deliveries can take up to two additional working days to arrive on time.
To request a quote please email us.
A CNC router uses a physical drill bit to cut and engrave, whereas a laser engraver uses a laser beam to cut and engrave.
