Corian/Staron Routing

[mygraphicsshop]

Has anyone worked with either of these materials? I have a customer that needs 1/2" material planed to 1/4". I've done this in the past with softer plastics using our router but there has to be an easier way. Would a planer work?

http://www.staron.com/staron/eng/index.do

http://www2.dupont.com/Corian_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html

 

[Techman]

good to see you posting

just buy the 1/4" stuff

 

[letterman7]

I rout Corian a little bit. Is your customer providing the material? A simple wide surface planer on the router will do the job - just take it a little slower and a little at a time - maybe 1/8" at a shot. I wouldn't use a planer as you'll risk cracking the stuff as you approach your target thickness.
1/2" is the only thickness available from Corian standard. You'll pay dearly for a custom thickness.

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

Corain is awesome to work with. It machines like a combo of wood/plastic. Keep in mind the thicker pieces are laminated with colored corian adhesive which is basically corian itself. The dust and chips make HUGE piles. Also remember it's a serious abrasive and can easily put severe wear on your equipment fast.

 

[mygraphicsshop]

Hey thanks for the feedback guys. It seems as though routing this substrate is best kept for more industrial type routing equipment. I'm using a Zund G3.

 

[letterman7]

The Zund should be able to do it. Hell, I'm routing on a ShopBot!

 

[Jackpine]

Avonite is another that routes great and cost less.