Full Version: Cutting rigid laminate
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#4]
27 May 2006
To: sparks (WAYNE916) [#1] 27 May 2006
If it is square cuts, not shapes, you probably can use a table saw.
Not knowing the material I can only suggest a generic blade that works well on acrylic and most plastics well.
The generic specs are a non-Ferris cutting blade, C4 carbide teeth, at least 80 on a 10" blade. It should be a triple chip design, but there are now two triple chip designs, you need the one with the center chip tooth the same length as the other two. They are now making blades with a protruding center chip tooth. It works better on metals, but will cause a small chip on the bottom surface when you exit acrylic. The C4 carbide will last for years doing a lot of acrylic before needing resharpening.
From: sparks (WAYNE916) [#5]
27 May 2006
To: JHayes55 [#3] 30 May 2006
I believe the Rigid Laminate Also known as Traffolyte or Formica
see web page for pic and details
http://www.suregrave.com/rigid-laminate.html
Material: Multi-layered Hight Pressure Laminate
Finish: Gloss
Sheet size: 1220 x 1220mm, 1220 x 610mm
Thickness: (3 ply) 1/16", 1/8", some 5 ply
Uses: Interor Signs
Cutter type: Rotating carbide
Cutter depth: No less than .012"
Fabrication: Saws, Drills and Bevels
Other features: Suitable for double-sided engraving
regards
wayne
From: RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1) [#6]
27 May 2006
To: sparks (WAYNE916) [#1] Unread
You may consider using a template and a 3 flute following (more flutes, better finish) bit with a router......
If you have the ability, you can clamp several pieces together and do them all at one time if your following bit is deep enough.
Cut the piece close to size, clamp or fasten to the jig then route to final size.
Create the template then use the following bit to create copies.
Hope this helps....