Need a partner who can handle custom shapes with accuracy and consistency? CNC routing is one of the ways we help sign shops produce clean, professional signage without the hassle. Whether it’s shaping unique substrates or embedding Raster® Braille, Harper Laine is equipped to support your most detailed ADA signage projects—so you can deliver quality work to your clients with confidence.
When you need ADA signage that’s produced quickly and with care, we’ve got you covered. Once your order is placed, our production team puts advanced CNC routing to work—cutting, engraving, and routing to match your exact specifications. It's all part of our smooth, three-step ordering process, designed to help you deliver dependable results, every time.
The Essence of CNC Routing
CNC routing has carved out a formidable niche in the signage fabrication sphere, celebrated for its computer-guided precision in cutting and shaping various materials. This automated process significantly reduces human error, ensuring each piece is sculpted with unparalleled accuracy.
The CNC Routing Process Unveiled
This process starts in the digital realm with CAD software sketching out designs, which are then translated into commands for the cutting machine. Selecting the right cutting bit for the material, the router then embarks on its mission.
Diving Deeper: The Routing Journey
Our approach to CNC routing dives into specifics, adapting techniques based on the material at hand:
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For Acrylic: We begin in our CAD software, setting up the job before physically preparing the acrylic on our router. Selecting the optimal bit and adjusting the cutting height, we then let our Vision CNC Router take the reins, followed by a thorough cleanup.
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For Aluminum: Adjustments are made for the material's thickness using a micrometer, with an aluminum-specific bit and a safeguarding double-sided tape in place. We keep the bit cool with a water-alcohol mix during cutting, ensuring a smooth finish before moving to the next production phase.
Why CNC Routing Reigns Supreme
Opting for CNC routing brings a bouquet of benefits:
- Sustainability: This method minimizes waste, aligning with eco-friendly goals.
- Enhanced Quality: Automation leads to precision cuts, elevating product quality while mitigating errors.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Efficiency reduces production costs, allowing us to pass savings on to you.
- Versatility: Its adaptability across various materials and applications is unmatched.
- Speed: Quick processing times accelerate overall order completion.
Our Technological Edge
At Harper Laine, we're equipped with a 48” x 96” Vision CNC router, chosen for its versatility and reliability in handling:
- Bulk production
- Large format signage
- Industrial applications
- Multiple plate projects
Backed by 40 years of innovation, Vision Engraving & Routing Systems' American-made machinery ensures each sign we craft meets our high standards.
Material Mastery with CNC Routing
Our CNC routing capabilities extend to a broad spectrum of materials, offering you unparalleled choice for your signage needs, whether it's the durability of Rowmark ADA Alternative, the elegance of high-pressure laminate, the sophistication of Chemetal, the modernity of frosted acrylic, or the versatility of acrylic with subsurface areas.
Whatever your project demands, you can trust Harper Laine to deliver signage that not only meets but exceeds your expectations, all thanks to the precise art of CNC routing.
