Richard Banks, MD, and Mason Banks, sales manager
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Based in Colne, Lancashire, CNC Support has for 25 years been dedicated to the full service and technical support of CNC routers and machining centres for the woodworking and allied industries. For the past 12 years, it has also been designing and selling a range of new and re-engineered CNC routers and machining centres branded, CNC Dynamics.
Boasting a comprehensive range of well-designed CNC machinery, CNC Support Ltd have also earned themselves a positive reputation with its proven range of routers and machine centres. Managing director Richard Banks explains that as many of the CNC Support team are engineers by trade, it will come as no surprise to learn that the new products have been guided by the experienced Colne business regarding the appropriate specifications and requirements of the UK market.
“It’s fairly easy for a company to pick up a machine agency and push products into the market, but how we operate is another thing entirely. Our belief is that we, along with our customers, know exactly what’s needed regarding the detailed specification and performance characteristics of machinery and equipment to ensure it is appropriate for how our customers are set-up, and how they manufacture. It’s also fundamental to us that the products we supply will survive the rigours of the UK market and provide reliable performance for our customers over the longer term,” says Richard. “Ultimately, it’s got our name on it and we have to have confidence in that what we deliver will stand the test of time.” All of the machines that we supply are fully supported by comprehensive spare parts in our UK stock.”
Mason Bank, sales manager, and Dan Bryan, CNC automation engineer
Although the CNC Dynamics range includes standard machines for different functions, the majority of the company’s output is bespoke to some degree in order to provide the optimum solution for the customers’ specific needs. “If a customer wants an 8- or 24-station tool-changer, linear or carousel, multi spindle or multi axis, liquid- or fan-cooled spindles, HSK or ISO tool holding options, there are so many readily achievable individual options for our customers,” explains sales manager, Mason Banks.
CNC Dynamics Plus 2030 with 24-station toolchanger
CNC Support is well known for its extensive UK support network, something the company maintains sets it apart. “We all know that a successful relationship in machine sales is not just about the machine, it’s about the level of support before, during, and after installation into its full working life,” explains Mason. “For 25 years we have been providing important service support to our long standing customer base, and we are the only UK router company with this level of in house skill – not only for design and build, but also software, safety and control. No other UK machine manufacturer offers this level of build involvement - for instance our software engineers create the machine operating system (the Dynamics Plus CNC system) and we have one of the country’s largest team of service technicians.”
The popular CNC Dynamics Start range of three axis CNC routers begins with the 1325 and its 2500 x 1300 table, it retains the features of its larger counterparts. This machine is built for 8x4 applications aiming to harness the performance of nested work. The Start range also features the 3015 and 3020, which come with 3050 x 1560 or 3m x2m tables and are deemed ideal for nesting. All machines in the Start range come CAD-CAM ready and all four machines boast programmable spindle speeds to 24,000rpm. These solid workhorses are reliable and user friendly, and are popular amongst the woodworking and plastics industries.
CNC Dynamics Plus twin-table machine in build
Moving through the options, the CNC Dynamics Plus range comprises nine higher performance routers designed for a range of specific, general and advanced applications. The 1325 Plus is described as ‘an ideal small footprint CNC router’ and comes with the 8 x 4ft sheet capacity, the Dynamics Plus CNC system, intelligent vacuum system, high speed digital contouring, Remote log-in support, optional onboard AlphaCam system and on-screen component real time graphics. All of the CNC Dynamics Plus range can be offered with HSD ISO30 or HSK63 tooling options.
The 3015 Plus is set up for 10 x 5ft sheet capacity, with a substantial part program memory and high speed processing for more complex geometry, the 3015 has HSD spindle options up to 24,000 rpm with programmable contouring to 40m/min and rapid feeds of 60m/min. Featuring HSD 9 or 12kw automatic tool change spindle, the ten-station tool magazine has automatic tool length setting. The 3015 Plus also features an optional multi-spindle borer unit with horizontal drilling in the X and V planes and sawing in X and Y planes. As standard, the 3015 has a 250m3/hr vacuum pump along with 500 and 600m3 options. Full safety enclosures with light beam system or safety mats.
If your tasking requires nesting as a priority, then CNC Dynamics’ Autoload Plus CNC machines will be ideal. Fitted with the Dynamics Plus CNC system it boasts ultra-high speed contouring and is of course CAD/CAM ready. The 3020’s high-speed machining functions sets users up for faster nesting operations which delivers high speed processing for complex geometry and massive part program memory. 3020’s options include a ‘quickset’ component probing system for fully automated set up, handy stop/start tool cleaning features and easy to modify operating features to increase ease of use. Sheets are automatically loaded into the machine, processed and pushed to the off-feed conveyor. This condenses a task which would require 3 people down to a one man job. The company can supply machines up to 6m in length complete with automated handling systems.
NC Dynamics Plus twin-head machine
CNC Dynamics Evolution router
Moving up to the CNC Dynamics Vertex, which offers three, four and five axis functionality, the machines’ specification provides its customers with the highest level of performance from each of the main machine engineering components. The Vertex4 features a Z axis pivot and the recently introduced Vertex5 is the company’s new five axis CNC router. Bed sizes go up to 6m long, and the Z axis ranges from 300-600mm. Importantly to the overall quality of this package is the Increased mechanical rigidity and enhanced gear ratios for high accuracy positioning making for a robust machining platform. As standard of course is the company’s trademark Dynamics Plus CNC system delivering a high performance digital CNC system with advanced algorithms for high speed interpolation. Featuring HSK63 tool holding and liquid-cooled HSD spindle with 32,000rpm variable speed, all of the Plus range of routers is naturally enough CAD/CAM ready.
CNC Dynamics has also recently unveiled a solution specifically tailored for efficient door and panel production, the Door, and Panel Plus CNC machining centres feature vertical and horizontal multi face routing, a flexible vacuum pod system with conveyor swarf disposal. Its bespoke customised door design software gives fast, easy program creativity and productivity. The CNC Dynamics Door Plus features include a 24,000-rpm automatic tool change spindle, powerful onboard graphical programming system, a multi spindle vertical and horizontal boring unit with clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation. Its 3 x 1.3m bed has a 400mm travel in its Z axis with a feed rate of 30m/min on its X and Y axes and 60m/min rapid rate. Importantly, it has horizontal routing for locks and hinges and is fed by a 16-station auto tool changer and aggregate facility. The Dynamics Door Plus machine can be custom built to individual specification.
One of the company's many special specification machine in final assembly
The beauty of the Plus range is the availability of any table size and any spindle configuration. Multi spindle machines primarily designed for the machining of multiple components in parallel whilst retaining the ability to cut nested sheets. With its Dynamics Plus digital CNC and servo system and CAD/CAM ready status, the multiple stop location and pod location system ensure this machine has optimal performance and flexibility. Many machines within the CNC Dynamics Plus range have been tailored for individual customers, ensuring freedom of specification and a willingness to work with the end user.
CNC Dynamics CNC routers have evolved from a long history of machine service and customer support and fully supported by the team at CNC Support. Its products have grown from the company’s strong engineering background. This, coupled with its tireless service and support ethos, brings the ideal machine package.
All new CNC Dynamics router centre packages include installation, commissioning, and operator training along with an option for CADCAM assistance prior to delivery. The machine will be delivered, installed and commissioned by CNC Dynamics’ own engineers and during the commissioning phase, the engineers will assist in production set up.
Following that, technical support comes in the form of dedicated technicians via phone and email, and if required, CNC Support can remotely log in to a customer’s machine to assist with any issues they may have.
Caria Bulllough, spare parts manger
The company’s machines can be covered by one-, two- and three-year warranties – Plus machines can be supplied with servicing by the company’s own dedicated site service engineers via its Preventative Maintenance Agreements. In addition, the company’s site engineers are supported by a team of factory-based engineers. All its technicians are UK time-served with relevant qualifications and the company does not use agents or sub-contracted staff.
In closing, Richard is full of confidence for the years ahead. “Investment in the company and product development have paid dividends – in 2020 we installed over 40 CNC router centres, each one tailored to each end user’s needs and requirements, and 2021 stands as our most productive year to date. We firmly believe we are the backbone of the UK woodworking industry and throughout the pandemic, our customers have been able to rely on us.”
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