Accuracy, repeatability, and excellent price/quality ratio make pantograph cutting an excellent solution for aluminum and brass plates.
For aluminum and brass plates, another good solution for personalization is pantograph cutting.
This type of process allows you to obtain finished plates and panels in a number of shapes and sizes.
While it is suitable for working on aluminum and brass, pantograph cutting is not suitable for stainless steel products as it would be too complex and therefore expensive.
The advantages of pantograph cutting
These kinds of cutting and shaping are used in various industries where precision and repeatability is required.
It is limited when dealing with medium and high production rates: the pantograph is in fact a better suited solution for making samples, producing a low number of pieces that are different from each other, and for quantities where the cost-benefit ratio allows it to be competitive.
What is the pantograph?
The pantograph is a vital piece of equipment that can offer several advantages. The latest generation of pantographs fall into the category of CNC machines, characterized by a milling cutter that follows all the settings established during the programming phase.
Thus, the pantograph is an autonomous machine that operates by following a series of commands allowing it to make different cuts on aluminum and brass, of different thicknesses and formats.
The pantograph can be programmed directly on the instrumentation connected to it or with an external machine.
The difference between the two versions does not affect the operation, which must still be programmed following specific parameters dictated by the type of work you want to do.
The pantograph moves on three axes, left-right lateral movement, high-low, and engraving depth. The cuts that can be performed range from the simplest and most basic to the most accurate and complex.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the pantograph is an important piece of equipment with some limitations (mentioned above), as it not only saves time and does not require equipment setup, but also provides a neat end result while avoiding all kinds of potential errors.
