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Materials for Milling / Engraving |
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Roland milling / routing machines can be used with a wide variety of readily available workshop materials such as acrylic and MDF. Our policy is to make available to users harder to find or more exotic materials, thus extending the use and scope of these versatile machines even further. |
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(All prices shown are in pounds sterling and exclude VAT)
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Rotary Engraving Laminates |
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Engraving laminate works by having a base material covered with a thin layer of a contrasting colour. As the material is engraved, the base colour is revealed to decorative effect.
We stock two types of engraving laminates, rigid and flexible. The rigid material has a hard shiny finish and is very durable. It is great for door signs, etc., but it is quite abrasive, so tool life must be budgeted for when using it. Flexible engraving laminate is ideal for many school projects as it is easy to machine, and is not abrasive. It is available in a variety of colours and interesting finishes. We are often disappointed that people seem to overlook this marvellous material. Possibly it sounds expensive at £15 for a 610 x 610 x 1.6mm sheet. However, it is ideal for projects such as jewellery where only small amounts would be used. Typically a key fob could easily be machined in less than a couple of minutes and would cost less than 20p. Quick whole class projects can now be a doddle!
N.B. Rotary engraving laminate is not suitable for use with laser cutters, see LaserCAM Materials.
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Photograph engraved using PhotoVCarve
Flexible white on Black
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Keyfob engraved from 2D Design on Flexible brushed aluminium on black
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Rotary engraving laminates are available in sheets, in a range of colours.
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Nominal size: 610 x 610mm. |
| TAP-F1 |
Flexible Red on white |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F2 |
Flexible Blue on white |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F3 |
Flexible Green on white |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F4 |
Flexible Black on white |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F5 |
Flexible White on black |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F6 |
Flexible American walnut on white |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F7 |
Flexible Red on black |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F8 |
Flexible Yellow on black |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F9 |
Flexible Grey on white |
15.00 |
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| TAP-F10 |
Flexible White on red |
15.00 |
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| TAP-M1 |
Flexible Gold on black |
15.00 |
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| TAP-M2 |
Flexible Brushed aluminium on black |
15.00 |
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| TAP-R1 |
Rigid Red on white on red |
19.00 |
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| TAP-R2 |
Rigid Blue on white on blue |
19.00 |
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| TAP-R3 |
Rigid Black on white on black |
19.00 |
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We stock two PCB materials FR4 and FR2. FR4 material is resin based, glass reinforced, 1oz copper coated, PCB laminate. FR2 material is similar in appearance, but uses laminated paper rather than glass. It is not quite so strong, but it is much less abrasive. This means much longer tool life and lower cost, making it an ideal choice for education. Two thicknesses are available, 1.6mm and 1mm. The 1mm is non-standard, but is ideal for use with plotters when direct plotting. |
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PCB Material ideal for CAD/CAM: |
| TA-FR2-1 |
FR2 single sided, 575 x 530 x 1mm |
11.00 |
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| TA-FR2-1.6 |
FR2 single sided, 575 x 530 x 1.6mm |
11.00 |
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PCB Material ideal for traditional etching: |
| TA-FR4-1 |
FR2 single sided, 575 x 530 x 1mm |
15.00 |
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| TA-FR4-1.6 |
FR2 single sided, 575 x 530 x 1.6mm |
15.00 |
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Ideal for VCarving and PhotoVCarving this specially manufactured black board has a contrasting top layer. VCarving boards are available with either a white spray painted finish, or a varnished wood veneer finish. Once VCarved or PhotoVCarved the black board is visible through the top layer and the design or photographic image appears.
VCarving boards have a very high quality finish, and although they may initially appear expensive, a 75mm x 75mm piece of the maple veneer board actually costs around 70p.
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Logo machined using VCarve
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Photograph engraved using PhotoVCarve
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| Nominal size: 600 x 600 x 9mm. |
TA-VCB-WB |
White on black VCarving board |
37.00 |
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TA-VCB-MB |
Maple veneer on black VCarving board |
45.00 |
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Forex® classic is a closed cell rigid PVC foam supplied in sheets. Its versatility is unequalled among creative sheet materials. It can be machined in less than half the time of acrylic. It can be milled, sawn, drilled, welded, glued, screwed, nailed, riveted, heat bent and painted. TechSoft are the UK educational distributor for this world renowned material. TechSoft stock Forex® classic in 3, 5 and 19mm thicknesses. Below we have identified two areas where the material will have most impact on your CAD/CAM activities. |
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| N.B. Forex® classic is a PVC based material and therefore should not be used on a laser cutting machine (PVC produces dangerous by-products if laser cut). |
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Milling
Forex® classic is available in 3 or 5mm sheets. Due to the clean cutting, fast machining and low tool wear, Forex classic is one answer to producing quality products, while dramatically increasing throughput on a milling type machine. The 3 and 5mm sheets are available in a range of colours. All colours have a silky matt finish.
N.B. Colours shown are only an indication. |
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Black |
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White |
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Yellow |
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Blue |
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*When ordering, where CO is included in the order code, please change this to specify the actual colour required where prompted. |
| Nominal size: 610 x 610mm. |
| TA-FC3-P1 |
Mixed pack of 3mm Forex®classic.
One sheet of each colour |
32.00 |
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| TA-FC3-7-COL* |
Pack of 7 Forex® classic sheets (3mm)
All same standard colour |
32.00 |
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| TA-FC5-P1 |
Mixed pack of 5mm Forex® classic.
One sheet of each colour |
49.00 |
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| TA-FC5-7-COL* |
Pack of 7 Forex® classic sheets (5mm)
All same standard colour |
49.00 |
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Modelling
Forex classic is available in 19mm thick blocks and is the ideal material for high quality 3D modelling and rapid prototyping for a range of products, mobile phones, watches, jewellery, etc. It machines quickly and easily whilst its high density structure produces a smoother surface finish than our modelling foam. Due to its rigid nature it can be used to create shell structures by machining from both sides. The material is white in colour, but can be spray painted to produce a finished model. |
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Nominal size: 610 x 610mm. |
| TA-FC19 |
One sheet of 19mm Forex® classic. |
28.00 |
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This is an easy machining closed cell rigid foam, ideal for 3D prototyping and modelling. It can be machined at high speed with minimal tool wear. The foam is supplied in two densities. Low density foam allows rough models and prototyping at low cost. High density foam, with its greater structural strength and ability to hold surface detail, is ideal for finished models. The high density foam can also be used as a plug for vacuum forming, (painting is recommended to prevent the foam sticking to the styrene). The foam can also be used as a mould for low melting point alloys for applications such as jewellery manufacture. |
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Modelling foam is the first choice material for most 3D modelling in schools. |
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150 x 100 x 40mm size foam: |
| TA-FML1-50 |
Low density foam. 50 blocks. |
45.00 |
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| TA-FMH1-50 |
High density foam. 50 blocks. |
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200 x 100 x 40mm size foam: |
| TA-FML4-40-24 |
Low density foam. 24 blocks. |
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| TA-FMH4-40-24 |
High density foam. 24 blocks. |
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305 x 230 x 30mm size foam: |
| TA-FML2-10 |
Low density foam. 10 blocks. |
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| TA-FMH2-10 |
High density foam. 10 blocks. |
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| 305 x 230 x 60mm size foam: |
| TA-FML2-60-5 |
Low density foam. 5 blocks. |
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| TA-FMH2-60-5 |
High density foam. 5 blocks. |
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| 610 x 345 x 105mm size foam: |
| TA-FML3-4 |
Low density foam. 4 blocks. |
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| TA-FMH3-4 |
High density foam. 4 blocks. |
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N.B. Due to the very fine dust produced by this material, vacuum extraction MUST be used on the RotoCAMM, CAMM 2, and all models of MODELA PRO and CAMM 3, to prevent ingress into bearings, etc.
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This is a hard blue wax formulated specifically for ease of machining. It allows articles to be modelled at high feeds and speeds, thus ensuring the shortest possible machining time. It is ideal for vacuum forming over, and it also makes an excellent mould for casting resin. Although initially expensive, this should be regarded as an investment, as it may be melted down and re-cast in simple moulds (such as baking trays), for re-use. |
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| ZW-100-TS |
High quality machinable modelling wax.
5 blocks each 176 x 75 x 38mm |
85.00 |
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| ZW-200 |
High quality machinable modelling wax.
10 blocks each 176 x 75 x 38mm |
155.00 |
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When product designers and pattern makers need to machine a high quality part they often use a specialist modelling board. TechSoft’s modelling board has a very fine structure and excellent machining properties which both help to produce a smooth paintable surface. TechSoft even supply a colour matched adhesive specially formulated for this type of modelling board.
Modelling board is the ideal choice for those wanting a durable and professional quality 3D model.
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| Available in 25, 50 and 100mm thick sheets (Colour - Light Brown). |
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| Nominal size: 500 x 500mm. |
| TA-MB-25 |
1 block of 25mm thick modelling board |
33.00 |
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| TA-MB-50 |
1 block of 50mm thick modelling board |
44.00 |
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| TA-MB-100 |
1 block of 100mm thick modelling board |
83.00 |
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| TA-MB-GLUE |
Colour matched two part polyurethane based glue (1kg Resin and 1kg Hardener) |
17.00 |
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This is a rigid plastic with excellent machining properties. It has very good resilience and dimensional stability. It also has good sliding wear resistance making it excellent for bearing surfaces, and good electrical insulating properties making it ideal for use in all sorts of electronics projects. Additionally it is physiologically inert which means that it can be used for food projects such as moulds for confectionery and biscuits.
Standard colours are white and black. In appearance it is similar to nylon, but with a slightly less shiny surface. It machines superbly using standard HSS or carbide tooling, without the melting and stringing problems associated with most plastic materials.
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Although significantly more expensive than, say modelling foam, this material is perfect for most 3D manufacturing projects that need a structural outcome. Ideal for one off GCSE and A level projects for example. |
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Available in 25mm thick sheets - colour white (W) or black (B). |
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Nominal size: 610 x 500mm.
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1 block of machining plastic |
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In response to enquiries from teachers we now stock a modelling material which is food grade. This new material offers pupils the chance to design and manufacture such items as confectionery or biscuit moulds. The resulting mould, once washed, is suitable for press moulding to create the final food product. |
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Available in 20mm thick slabs - colour white.
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Nominal size: 500 x 500mm. |
TA-FGN |
1 block of food grade polyethylene |
48.00 |
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Jelutong has been used for years, by model makers, as a hand carving material. The nature of the material also makes it well suited to machining on a Roland miller / router. Jelutong is ideal for machining moulds for the LT1 - Low temperature casting system. It machines quicker than MDF making it especially good for 3D relief moulds. |
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| TA-JELU-50 |
Pack of 50 blocks. (100 x 70 x 15mm) |
37.00 |
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