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CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

(OP)
Hi All,

I'm looking for a CNC machine capable of making a 14' boat model out of High Density Foam.

Anybody know of any manufacturers or shops that could handle this job?

Thanks

60% of the time, it works every time.

RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

Check with  AXYZ automation, they are a Canadian company that makes cnc routers. They can sell you one, or point you to one of their customers, who can do the job for you.

www.axyz.com

B.E.

RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

Try www.janicki.com. They do exactly what you ask for and are in the state of Washington.

RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

How high does it need to go?  We would be able to do this on one of our 5x10 machines with a 3' Z axis.  Are you trying to make it out of a single block?

www.vancouverwireedm.com


RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

You can waste a lot of time and money looking for a machine that big.

Last time I had to make a sizeable foam model (about 200 cm x 50 cm), I modelled it in sections, complete with matching dowel pin holes for each section.  Once joined, glued, filled, and painted, it looked fine.

RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

(OP)
Like I said I don't have access to the model as of yet, so the only dimension I'm positive about is the Max length of 14'

Thanks for the links!

60% of the time, it works every time.

RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

overkill4
Based on that, composite  pros suggestion of www.janicki.com. sounds like your best bet, they can do your model in one piece. whenever you get it sent to you.
B.E.

RE: CNC Foam Model Capabilites in Vancouver BC area.

We could probably help you out.  We're located in Sidney on the Island.  www.profilecomposites.com

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