Need a one off cnc template making - Any recommendations?

Tetsuaiga · 6 Jun 2015

I would like a template cutting for me to use with a flush trim router bit.

Size 80cmx20cm

Material, Some kind of plastic that won't dent easily like mdf would.

I'm based in the south east (bucks to be precise).

I know there are companies who can do this for me but am not sure which is right. i imagine many aren't that interested in little projects like this.

Thanks.

custard · 6 Jun 2015

Tetsuaiga":1o8gq3ho said:
i imagine many aren't that interested in little projects like this.
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You might be surprised. Even quite small outfits are now getting into CNC (foolishly in my view), and to stand even the slimmest chance of making it pay they're falling over themselves to take on any and all 3rd party jobs. Try a few in your area (Bucks is furniture central so there's plenty of options) and see what the reception is!

Sporky McGuffin · 6 Jun 2015

I reckon I could cut something that size on my K2 fairly easily. Plastic is trickier though - hard to get a high enough feed rate and low enough RPM. I'd favour making a hardboard or good solid ply primary template and then copying that to some polycarbonate, though I'm not mad-keen on plastic for templates with bearing-guided cutters. I'm in Surrey so probably not that far from you. Do you have a dimensioned drawing or CAD?

IHc1vtr+ · 6 Jun 2015

Onetech engineering in chesterfield, derbyshire.

http://www.onetech-engineering.co.uk/

Ian D · 6 Jun 2015

We have the majority of our jigs laser cut from 12mm ply as the are generally only used once or twice. Do you have anybody local in your area if not try Farr Formes in Kings Lynn on 01553 762705

Tetsuaiga · 8 Jun 2015

I think going to have one last attempt with it and may take your suggestions if that fails.

Spooky, I have drawn it up in sketchup and also have made into a pdf. Not sure if that counts as cad when we're talking about cnc. Wood would actually be fine, i'd probably make a back up template first thing.

Thank you.