CNC Technology at the Forefront of the Sign Making Industry

Advances in computer numerical control (CNC) cutting technology have helped revolutionize industries such as sign making, woodworking, metalworking and general manufacturing. Sign makers using CNC milling machines with spindles or with tooling and camera options are seeing an increase in productivity and creativity that can have a dramatic positive impact on their short and long term profits.

What is CNC cutting technology?

CNC milling machines with spindles offer greater precision and repeatability, perfect for accurately creating complex designs and shapes that take wood, aluminum and plastic projects to the next level.

In recent years, improved tooling systems, advanced control systems and better machine components have helped to simplify the cutting process and increase automation. While new tooling systems allow for faster cutting speeds and greater accuracy by increasing the cutting pressure on the tool, advanced control systems allow for more precise cutting and better control of speed, acceleration and deceleration on CNC milling machines. New components such as servo motors, spindles and bearings have also been developed to improve the overall performance of the machine, resulting in less downtime while increasing speed and efficiency.

Benefits for the printing and signage industry

CNC cutting technology can deliver consistent products in any quantity. Stores can start with a prototype and then produce small or large quantities with accuracy and consistency. They can also increase speed by running multiple production steps simultaneously. The labor force required to run a CNC mill can be reduced to a single operator running complex projects. The machine also greatly improves operational safety because the operator does not have to handle substrates.

Project teams can be more creative in design and fabrication by accurately cutting mixed media for displays and signage production, working with a variety of materials and producing perfectly fitting components. From simple countertop displays to complex product displays, as well as larger wood and metal projects including product designs with inlaid metal, plastic and wood components, CNC cutting technology can help simplify any job. In addition, any operator can realize a large number of components and detailed wall mounts.