ALUMINIUM Dynamics’ decision to bring all of its aluminium cutting in-house with the purchase of two Australian-made CNC routers has reportedly resulted in improved component quality and efficiency.
The company supplies fully-cut CNC boat kits to the marine industry as well as engineering products for defence, mining and transport.
Prior to investing in the CNC routers from Brisbane-based Advanced Robotic Technology （ART）, Aluminium Dynamics outsourced its aluminium cutting. Delivery quality and finish were said to be problems with the plasma-cut parts.
Aluminium Dynamics says the decision to purchase the CNC routers was based on several key factors such as no heat-affected parts, clean-cut edges and dimensional accuracy.
The company has also added a 9m 10000SX router to its range which is specifically designed for the boat and shipbuilding industry. It is said to typically process a huge amount of aluminium sheets and plates.
With a process area of 9200 x 2500 x 250mm, the machine features a 16hp 25,000-rpm liquid cooled spindle, an automatic rotary tool changer for 10 tools, a 360deg inkjet head for plate marking and an integrated swarf transfer system.