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It's definitely important to understand what you have and what you want. Some investments go wrong because the manufacturer doesn't understand what they're looking for. You should weigh your options and the factors that determine your choice. For example, when investing in a router, you could be...

It does depend on the thickness of metal and what you're hoping to achieve with the machine over the long term. Read this article on my blog that will help you understand the capabilities of a waterjet. http://multicamcanada.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/why-waterjet-the-capabilities-are-endless/

To clarify, the ball screw and lead screw are for z-axis motion. Belts/rack and pinion would be for x-axis motion. Both are components of the drive system that contribute to the overall motion of the machine. MultiCam uses both lead screws and ball screws for the machines. The lead screw is...

Proper tooling choice is crucial to achieving optimal results in CNC cutting. Customers believe selecting the appropriate tooling dimensions is the only important aspect in determining cut edge quality. Unfortunately, tool choice selection is far more complex than a straightforward choice of...

Drive systems are an essential part of the CNC technology as they are instrumental in driving the machine along its axis. They are the mechanical components that convert rotary motion to linear motion. By altering components of the drive system, cutting speed, accuracy and precision can be...

When selecting cutting tools there are many different elements that will affect the type of cut you will achieve. Therefore it is important to understand some of the components of a cutting tool and the part that they play. Flute: The flute is the spiral groove that encircles the tool. It...

Some of the most popular sign materials used in the industry today are Aluminum and Acrylic. Customers may ask which material is best to use for their sign, the chart below lists the properties of each of these materials, and cutting solutions for these surfaces. Acrylic vs. Aluminum...

In the sign making industry, it is necessary to treat each type of material individually for their specific properties, and selecting the best tool for each material can make a huge difference in your finished product. When selecting the best tool for the job, you can select a flute that is...