A new and upgraded version of the AXYZ Trident print finishing system has been introduced by AXYZ Automation Group (AAG), incorporating new design features and production tool enhancements to provide increased automation, configurability and productivity.
In addition to providing a much faster, quieter and more powerful print finishing option, the new Trident now incorporates a stronger modular solid steel welded frame construction – to better accommodate more vigorous machine operation –, and an expanded range of routing, cutting and creasing tools, including a four-position tangential knife-changer to supplement an already extensive automatic tool change (ATC) facility. Additional machine enhancements include improved dust extraction and spray mister units for more efficient machine tool lubrication and cooling, vision system (AVS) for precise material registration and alignment and routing/cutting accuracy, and an increased gantry height to enable the processing of materials up to 125mm thick. A narrower carriage design also contributes to a 12 percent smaller footprint, thereby making the Trident easier to install and more suited to workplaces where available space might be at a premium.
AXYZ Trident is available in four standard sizes with processing bed areas ranging from 1524 x 1219mm up to 2159 x 3048mm and a processing length of 1259mm. A processing length of 1500mm can be customised if required. A multi-purpose processing head comprising a 10HP 24,000rpm quick-release HSD routing spindle, and tangential and oscillating knife-cutting units.
As with all AAG CNC machines, the AXYZ Trident is available with standard and optional machine tool enhancements. In addition to those already mentioned, these include the latest A2MC machine controller, a live vacuum deck for more efficient material processing, and helical rack and pinion drive system with a multi-teeth configuration to spread the workload more evenly.
AXYZ Trident can handle a wide range of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid materials, including aluminium and aluminium composites and other non-ferrous metals, acrylic and associated plastics, laminates, vinyl, foamed (including HDU high-density urethane) and corrugated boards, cardboard and paper.
As required, the AXYZ Trident is supplied as standard with Vectric VCarve and optional Aspire design and production software, with the latter enabling more complex 2D and 3D work. Apart from the digital printing and finishing sector, Trident will enable multiple applications in the sign and graphics, packaging and labelling sectors.
