584,850 active members*
4,188 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
IndustryArena Forum > CAM Software > Vectric > Print chipping away during rout
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Posts
    2

    Print chipping away during rout

    I am somewhat of a beginner with the multicam 1000 series router. I am routing out acrylic that has been printed on the reverse side (using a rastek flatbed printer), I have the back side (print side) masked and it is chipping away the print. Any suggestions on how to prevent this? Also, it is scratching the top side of the acrylic...Would you recommend a pre mask on the top side to protect the surface from getting scratched? Most sign shops I have worked at, we would rout the acrylic first, then paint it in a paint booth. I am wondering if I am doing this backwards by printing then routing.
    Thanks,
    Jason

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Posts
    103

    Re: Print chipping away during rout

    hi there
    I rout acrylic at work and then it gets printed. the acrylic should have masking on it when you rout it to protect it keep it on as long as you can as for it takes nothing to leave a mark

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    475

    Re: Print chipping away during rout

    Premask both sides with paper after printing. Printing side down, upcut spiral carbide bit, that should have 0 chipping. Might work on topside printing too.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    1795

    Re: Print chipping away during rout

    sure that makes more sense..

    after cutting out, if outline is not a rectangle or square, I think you can print outline on another media and that shows where you have to place the cut acrylic fpor printing....

    reynobond or sintra or coroplast works, but acrylic is different..

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Posts
    2

    Re: Print chipping away during rout

    Thanks all for the input. All great advice!

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Posts
    1

    Re: Print chipping away during rout

    Given you've got the CNC potion worked out, having the correct ink set will contribute to chipping also on acrylic. I know this is an older post, but digital UV presses usually struggle with acrylic and corrugated plastic specifically to get good adhesion.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Posts
    1

    Re: Print chipping away during rout

    always make sure that you cut into the material, so if your print is on top side, use a down cut bit, if the print is on bottom side use an up cut bit

    but the safest way is to cut first print after - in case of a flatbed printer you can print a key line for positioning your piece

Similar Threads

  1. VTL, STAINLESS ,INSERT CHIPPING
    By BOATDUDEGUY in forum Material Machining Solutions
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 07-25-2013, 04:07 PM
  2. how to cut both side melamine chipboard without chipping
    By concepto in forum Community Club House
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 03-11-2013, 04:52 PM
  3. Engraving Anodized Aluminum: chipping?
    By Frogblender in forum Engraving Machines
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-17-2010, 06:46 PM
  4. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 01-05-2009, 02:36 PM
  5. Chipping melamine edge during a cut.
    By ynneb in forum Community Club House
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 03-17-2005, 03:02 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •