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