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What
is the A3 HSR?
A bench top three
axis [X left to right; Y Front to Back; Z Vertical] CNC Router with
integrated work clamping system.
What
can be made on a CNC Router?
Boxford can supply
a range of projects and there are many books containing project work.
For example;
HOW TO MAKE ANIMATED TOYS by David Wakefield;
Published by Sterling
ISBN 0 943822 94 7
THIRD BOOK OF WOODEN TOYS by W G Alton;
Published by Mills and Boon
ISBN 0 263 055906
MAKING MECHANICAL MARVELS IN WOOD by Raymond Levy;
Published by Sterling
ISBN 0 8069 7358 7
N.B You are advised to make sure that you have the machine capacity
and materials to produce the projects before buying any of these books.
Other items made on a router include;
- Automata [parts
for]
- Badges
- Chess Boards
- Clock Faces
- Desk Tidies
- Gears
- Injection Moulding
Dies
- Jewellery Boxes
- Jig Saws
- Maze Game Bases
- Printed Circuit
Boards
- Profiles
- Sprocket Wheels
- Stamps i.e. for
Names etc
- Stencils
- Vacuum Forming
Moulds
Can
the machine cut 3 Dimensional Reliefs?
YES, As with all
Boxford PC machines, the A3 HSR incorporates hardware capable of continuous
3 axis movement and utilises Continuous Path Manufacture allowing large
programs, imported from Major CAD/CAM packages, to be machined extremely
efficiently. This is particularly useful for Rapid Prototyping of 3D
reliefs. Boxford can supply Delcam's
'Artcam Pro' 3D CADCAM software which utilises a simple colour coded
profile definition system making it the ideal 3D entry level package.
What
Kind of Materials can I cut on the A3 HSR?
- All types of wood
and fibre boards.
- A whole range of
Plastics with a high melting point can be used e.g. TUFSET [A high quality
rigid Polyurethane]
How
much room does the machine take?
See the machine
specification in the product range section for a detailed layout drawing.
Don't forget to include room for the Computer, Monitor, Keyboard, and
Printer.
How
Safe is it?
All Boxford products
satisfy the current Health and Safety Regulations. We use Fail to Safety
Electrical Interlocks, Low Voltage Control and No Volt Supply Protection.
What
are the Power Requirements?
For the machine
a standard 13amp socket is fine. However if you are having new sockets
installed, and your budget runs to it, you may want to consider surge/spike
protection for your computers.
How
strong does my bench need to be?
The machine weighs
145kgs [320lbs] so a substantial bench is required. Boxford offer a
colour matching Workstation with castors. A Cabinet Base with lockable
doors is also available.
What
if the Machine Breaks Down?
All Boxford machines
sold to Educational Establishments on the UK Mainland are covered by
a full three-year parts and labour warranty. After this period we offer
maintenance contracts or you can call us out on an hourly charge basis.
In other Countries/Areas arrangements have been made with our agents.
Please contact us for details.
Does
the machine require any Maintenance?
You only need to
follow the lubrication routine that is stated in the machine manual.
What
are the Cutting Tools made from?
A wide variety of
Carbide tooling is used.
Where
are the Electronics?
These are all contained
within the machine housing. Some suppliers put them in a separate unit
that obviously takes up more area.
Can
Designs be sent by e-mail?
Yes using a Standard
e-mail system. Designs can be sent to/from the Machines and made into
manufacturing programs. For example try www.dtonline.org
OK
I'm convinced. So what other items should I order with the A3HSR?
The basic machine
package's standard equipment, includes:-
- Integrated Workpiece
clamping system,
- 3 x straight
Carbide Bits.
Recommended additional
equuipment includes a Boxed Set of 12 Router Bits
You may also want to consider;
- Workstation with
Castors
- Site Licence
Software
- Standard of High
Efficiency Dust Extraction systems (if you have your own system, then
an inlet is provided to connect up the A3 HSR)
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