CNC Machines

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Engraving of metallic surfaces with a drag tool and VCarve Pro

VCarve Pro is a powerful CAM software that allows for customized toolpath generation. Specifically, this article focuses on using the Quick Engraving toolpath for metallic surfaces with a diamond tipped drag tool….

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Selecting the best CNC for cabinet making

Selecting the best CNC for cabinet making can be a make or break decision for a woodwork business. Get it right and production speed, accuracy and working capacity are transformed, along with…

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Making inlays using VCarve Pro

In the following article we’ll take a look at how VCarve Pro supports the creation of inlays, and automates the CNC processes for their manufacture. What are inlays? Inlays are the embedding…

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OVVO connector range now available for PolyBoard cabinet software

We’re delighted to be able to add OVVO as a hardware partner, a range of their most popular cabinet connection systems is now configured for use with PolyBoard. OVVO’s focus is the…

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Optimal workflow for nesting CNCs: PolyBoard, OptiNest and VCarve

PolyBoard, OptiNest and VCarve Pro work together to streamline the entire cabinet production process, from initial design, through optimization to machine processing, including stock management and advanced labelling. This article provides an…

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CNC fittings for nesting machines

Nesting CNCs are the most popular set up for custom cabinetry workshops, allowing cutting and machining of the parts in a single operation. However, the machining is done from above so some…

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OptiNest manual

Our OptiNest manual covers the initial set up of your software, configuration of stock, importing your parts and optimization parameters. It goes on to detail the output options, specifically the post processor…

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PEANUT connecting system now available in PolyBoard

We have continued to expand our partnership with Intelligent Fixings, configuring more of their hardware to work with our cabinet software PolyBoard. We first heard great things from our customers about the…

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