Trident is an innovative hybrid CNC production system combining heavy-duty routing with fast knife cutting for processing the broadest range of materials in all print finishing, signmaking, foam and graphics applications. Learn more about how our Trident Series can help your business.

Encore® Products is a global manufacturer of a high-performance Foam Board products used in a wide variety of applications such as digital printing, screen printing, POP displays, exhibits, cut graphics and indoor signage. If you’re in the foam industry, check out their website.

For all tooling and knife blade requires, head over to CNCshop, with over 1,700 tools, parts and consumables to choose from.

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This CNC router is a 4010 twin Z machine with a tangential knife and a 5HP Elte spindle. It is a versatile, cost-effective options and very popular with first time buyers.

You may find that the nature of your work changes and requires more tools or higher productivity.

Manually changing tools can be somewhat time consuming, and therefore a quick-release spindle and possibly an automatic tool changer is required. You can see from the video how quick and simple upgrading your machine can be.

The HSD, quick-release spindle offers both improved performance and rapid tool change. When used in conjunction with the automatic tool changer, customers receive the most effective method of running jobs requiring multiple routing tools.

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This tool can be specified on AXYZ, Pacer and PANELBuilder machines.

For more information on our CNC router models view our overview page.

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Depending on the application we generally offer either our High Capacity Pressure foot or the Universal 5Y Pressure foot.

The High Capacity is a good, general purpose solution which works well for the vast majority of cutting processes.

It is designed to stay in contact with the surface of the material, following the surface while cutting even if there are variations in material thickness. This pressure which is applied to the material helps to reduce vibration or movement resulting in a superior cut.

There are some situations where the High Capacity may not be appropriate.

For example, when cutting soft, flexible materials or materials where the surface may be damaged by having a pressure foot riding over them. Also, when machining 3D shapes or cutting large pockets into materials there is a possibility of collision, causing damage to the pressure foot or workpiece.

This is where the Universal 5Y should be used.

Both the High Capacity and the Universal 5Y are easy to install and are compatible with all AXYZ machines and accessories.

You can purchase all the items seen on this video via our online store, CNCshop

This items are also available with all types of AXYZ CNC Routers.

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For maximum productivity, Trident CNC machines can be fitted with an automatic toolchange carousel containing 7, 21 or even 33 tool stations. The carousel is mounted on the gantry to minimize the toolchange time.

An automatic tool changer provides an easy and convenient method of running jobs requiring multiple routing tools.

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Choice of spindle up to 10Hp allows fast and clean processing of tough materials such as aluminum, wood and acrylic. Add a 7-, 21- or 33-position automatic tool changer for maximum efficiency.

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Fitting a variety of knife tools can broaden the range of materials that can be processed. Choose from a tangential knife, oscillating knife and heavy-duty collet drag knife.

Tangential and oscillating knife tools add incredible versatility for processing all types of lightweight and heavy- duty flexible and semi-rigid materials. Setup is fast and easy with quick-release knife holders and auto-alignment is built-in.

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Combine knife tools and router for fast and efficient processing of foam materials up to 4” (100mm) thick and create effortless pocketing, 3D contouring and profile cutting all on the same machine.

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Manufacture all types of 2D and 3D signage in wood, metal or plastic, plus process flexible materials such as vinyl, foam and advanced composites with a wide choice of knife tools and blades.

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Digital finishers are being asked to do more. From routing aluminum and acrylic to cutting and trimming paper, vinyl, foam board, coroplast, styrene and rubber. Today, advances in technology include high-speed processing that enables both heavy-duty and lightweight material cutting. Instead of using separate finishing tables, the process has evolved with the development of hybrid CNC routers that include larger routing spindles with tangential and oscillating knives.

The components of the hybrid can be described as a three-head configuration: the routing spindle, an oscillating knife and a tangential knife. The combination of these three components ensures processing capabilities are endless.

A routing spindle can come with a variety of power ratings up to 10Hp. Select the HSD quick-release spindle for cutting speeds up to 24,000 rpm. There is a wide variety of choices of router bits and it is important to select the bit that is most appropriate for the material that is to be processed.

The oscillating knife is suitable for soft and/or flexible materials such as corrugated plastic. It is apt to saw through material and does not fray. Unlike the oscillating knife, the tangential utilizes a fixed blade and is best used for materials that are heavier, thicker or harder. Both of these knives have a varied selection of blades that are fitted with different geometries designed to suit various materials.

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