Cutting & Machining Service
Sheet materials cut to any size with a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
Machines
Beam Saw – for standard panel cutting
CNC 3 axis – used for the majority of our machining, edge profiles, complex cutting
CNC 5 axis – produces 3D machined components
Multihead CNC – used for acoustic perforation, peg boards
Square-Edge Cutting
For basic square and rectangle panels. Cut on a beam saw capable of handling large panels
CNC Machined
For more complex components that include routering and drilling
Machined Edges
Chamfered – usually at a 45 degree angle by 5mm or more. Designed to ease/soften the panel edge.
Micro Chamfer – a subtle chamfer 5mm or less.
Bevel – running along one edge. Choice of angle and depth.
T&G (Tongue & Groove) – T&G2LE (two long edges) or T&G2SE (two short edges). Often machined on panels for flooring applications.
Loose Tongue & Groove – grooved edges with a separate strip (usually plywood) inserted between panels. Can be painted for contrast.
Bullnosed – rounded on top and bottom edge, often used in furniture.
Fixings Joints – dove-tail, finger joint, mitre joints, lap joints, drilled holes for dowels
Edge Sealed
Phenol faced panels are edged sealed with an exterior paint to prevent water ingress
Edge Banding
ABS edging for protection or veneer edge band for decorative finish