800.361.3408

Foam Processing

 

Use Versatile AXYZ CNC Routers for Foam Applications

AXYZ offers solutions for foam processing applications in all shapes and sizes, from one-off custom products to high-volume production. Take advantage of both routing and knife cutting capabilities on the same machine for versatility and reliability.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT CUTTING TOOL

Foam material comes in all types of densities and sizes, so it’s important to know which cutting tool to use to get the precision cut you need.

Hard, high-density foams like Polyurethane (PU) will get a nice clean edge finish with a straight flute bit.

Light, cushy type foams like Polyethylene (PE)  require specific oscillating knives for high quality, precision cuts.



 

 

5 Benefits of Using a CNC Router for Foam Processing:

✔   Clean Edge Cuts

✔   Pocket Milling

✔   Fast Cutting Capabilities

✔   Multipurpose Capabilities

✔   High Gantry Clearances

 

 

Materials

 

A combination of a quick-release spindle or collet spindle, oscillating knife or tangential knife allows the AXYZ CNC router and knife systems to cut materials up to 4" thick with ease. A router with a large diameter tool enables fast and efficient pocketing in 2D or 3D, or smaller tools allow detail work. Activate the oscillating knife with blades up to 4.75" long for effortless profile cutting in a range of materials including:

Closed Cell Polyethylene FoamOpen Cell Polyurethane FoamReticulated FoamZotefoamsPlastazoteEvazoteFoam CoreGator Foam

AXYZ Trident knife cutting Encore Foam Board

The AXYZ hybrid Trident CNC machine makes light work of processing Encore Foam Board using a 45-degree knife blade and oscillating knife tool. Trident is an innovative hybrid CNC production system…

AXYZ CNC Router Cutting Foam

The AXYZ CNC Routing system is a high performance solution for low to medium volume production of rigid and semi rigid foam packaging products in 2D and 3D. The robust…

Cutting Foam Packaging on a Trident CNC Router-Knife Hybrid

Trident is an innovative CNC router-knife system combining heavy-duty routing with fast knife cutting for processing the broadest range of materials in many types of manufacturing industries. Combine knife tools…

AXYZ Knife cutting foam

Using the AXYZ Oscillating knife tool to cut 70mm thick foam. Blades are available in a range of styles and lengths to suit most materials.  

We recommend...

Trident Series

The Trident CNC is the industry's most innovative hybrid CNC cutting solution. The most versatile router/knife combination in its class delivers a unique triple-head system consisting of a twin-knife head and a heavy-duty routing spindle. These tool heads allow processing of almost any sheet material from vinyl, leather, gasket and foams to natural woods, acrylic and non-ferrous metals up to six inches thick. Performance enhancements such as a servo motors and helical rack and pinion drive systems guarantee fast and precise cutting while a fully automatic tool changer further optimizes productivity for all types of finishing operations.

Infinite Series

A popular, highly configurable CNC router, the Infinite Series is a new machine that builds on the AXYZ Series to make it even better. It’s suitable for one-off, small batch production as well as high volume and high productivity applications. Available in an extensive range of machine sizes, a variety of tool configurations, offering the most diverse combination of productivity options in the industry. With an exceptional range of capabilities, the Infinite Series ensures innovation and success across multiple industries.