we are looking at a new 5 axis systems for cutting SVTs (surface verification tools). parts are up to 5' x 7' x 3'z . Material is 40-50 lb tooling board. But if possible would also like to cut sheet goods, ply and MDF when not cutting SVTs. Aluminum cutting would be a plus as well.

The surface finish is the most important thing to us. not speed, but having a clean finish with as little visible tool change and direction change as possible. parts can not have any post finish work. these tools are to check and verify the 3D data. models are taken into a dark room and checked with flashlights for any anomaly in the surface tangents. we currently run with a stopover of 0.001" - 0.003" depending on bit size. We currently do smaller parts in-house on a large Haas mil, and larger parts are sent out to vendors, but we are having quality issues with parts done outside.

we are looking at having scales on the XYZ and encoders on the BC axis.

We are talking with CR Onsrud, Komo, Anderson, Thermwood, CMS, and DMS.

We are open to other brands as well.

Any information on experiences with these machines, the manufactures, and service would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Chris