Vacuum Hold-down Strength
Many manufacturers experience problems with holding down wood using a vacuum. Certain vacuum systems use a spoil board to allow suction and ability to position parts anywhere on the table. Air travels in a sequential order through the spoil board, a plenum in the table, different valves, and a pipe to the pump itself. Looking into these different elements may help solve your problems. For instance, if valves are too small or if the pipe is too long, there will be airflow resistance. Our high-quality machines offer vacuum systems developed through years of testing and trial. Many applications require different hold down techniques; our standard systems meet a wide range of demands making our machines the most accurate systems on the market today.Choosing Your Dust Collection System
When deciding on a dust collection system that works best for you, first look at the number of dust-producing machines you use, how much dust is created, what type and weight of waste is collected, and where should you place the system so it works most effectively . MultiCam has a variety of dust collecting options including the Pressure Foot and the Dust Collector which can be used to remove excess wood during and after the completion of a project. The pressure foot is an ideal option for cutting paper masked plastics and acrylic. It not only removes the waste when cutting, but can also apply pressure to the surface of the material reducing vibration and preventing movement. The dust collector attachment is designed to be used with high cfm dust collection systems generally found in wood shops.MultiCam Top Sellers
1000 Series Router
The 1000R Series is an entry level, moving gantry design CNC router featuring a heavy, all-steel plate frame base. The custom engineered, extruded aluminum gantry can carry multiple cutting options while delivering clean, smooth edge quality. It has more standard features than any other machine in its class, and is the perfect solution for sign manufacturing and applications requiring value, performance and price in a CNC Router. Click here for more details
7000 Series Router
The most powerful of the moving gantry design machines is the 7000 series. The 7000 Series can be configured with up to four independent Z axis carriages or with heavy duty spindles and drill banks for multifunction panel processing. It’s available in a broad range of standard table sizes and spindle configurations. Designed for high-speed, heavy-duty routing, 7000 Series machines are easily configured to meet a broad range of demanding application requirements in the woodworking, plastics and non-ferrous metals industries. Click here for more details
Gang Drill
Adding gang drills to your MultiCam allows for easy successive drilling of holes in your work piece. Our optional multifunction drill unit can be included with any 3000, 5000 or 7000 series router. When you order this option, an extended gantry will automatically be included to insure full table coverage of all tools. Another drilling option is the Electric/Pneumatic drill where you may choose to install up to 2 additional drills to enhance production efficiency. The drill and spindle operate from the same job file. No proprietary interface software is needed to operate. Click here for more details
Canadian Economic Climate
During the month of April the Canadian economy continued to prosper as the recovery continues to take hold. The woodworking metrics we follow showed modest improvement. As such, April new home sales increased at a decelerating rate by 3% m/m as compared to an increase of 7% m/m in March, although much of this can be attributed to adverse weather conditions. This continual economic improvement is driven by an increase in GDP per capita and personal income, which increased 0.5% m/m in April. As a result, personal spending in the home furnishing and renovations sector is anticipated to continue to see robust growth in the coming months of 2011.
Statistics Canada estimates that Canada experienced a $1 billion trade surplus (exports greater than imports) in the cabinet market in the year 2000. This surplus has since eroded substantially, as in 2009 the surplus declined to just $166 million. Our primary trading partner, the United States, has been importing less as global trade continues to readjust for changes in purchasing power. Furthermore, Canadian consumers are purchasing more foreign products from the European markets as they have become affordable; ultimately hurting the Canadian woodworking industry.
For Canadian companies to remain competitive, nest capabilities combined with CNC automated cutting solutions has become a requirement for all companies. MultiCam Canada places emphasis on nesting capabilities to reduce input costs and remain competitive globally. Enroute nesting software is proven to result in an 8-20% increase in material savings, which transfers straight to companies bottom-line.
