09.03.2024
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) will raise the bar for superior routing capabilities when the latest evolution of its flagship MultiCam Apex3R CNC router is unveiled at PRINTING United next week.
Visitors to this year’s event will be the first to see the new MultiCam Apex3R Evo, a new evolution in high-performance routing that delivers the highest quality cuts and edges at an affordable price. Designed and engineered to cater to a wide range of applications, the incredibly versatile Apex3R Evo expands its cutting range in flexible and dense substrates, while improving the overall operations experience. The new Evo delivers precise edge quality, easily creating mirror edge finish on aluminum and polished edges in thick acrylic.
“The Apex3R Evo further raises the bar for routers, with its perfect balance between performance and precision,” said Matt Thackray, VP & General Manager of Kongsberg PCS operations in America. “The addition of new features and the standardizing of advanced production options, such as a new surface probe and pneumatic vacuum zones, makes the already rigid CNC machine capable of delivering so much more than the pristine cut quality and precise accuracy on which the Apex3R built its reputation.”
The Apex3R Evo features a newly designed condensed knife system, upgraded tapping features to simplify and streamline production, and an improved dust boot providing better particulate pick-up and operator-friendly quick change bristles or glide pad. Collet and ATC spindle options range from an impressive 24-32K RPM and up to 13.3 HP, making the Apex3R Evo suitable for a wide range of jobs using different tools and materials.
“The innovative condensed knife system delivers improved cut quality, with a new electric oscillator knife that can be configured between 2mm and 5mm stroke to tackle any cuttable material,” said Matt. “The upgraded pneumatic ‘Quick Change’ knife body allows for both knife and tapping tool change capabilities, enabling users to use multiple tap sizes in one job and reduce secondary processes, achieving perfect tapping depths with greater efficiency through automation. Importantly, the Apex3R Evo is also modular, allowing businesses to add our knife and/or rotary tool changer as needs evolve.”
The Apex3R Evo also introduces a new high resolution registration camera with improved lighting which ensures register marks are located accurately and more reliably, improving production efficiency. “The MultiCam EZ Control operator interface, included as standard, ensures businesses can start routing right away with minimal interruption to work processes,” added Matt.
Building on the success of its massively popular predecessor, the Apex3R Evo can cut a variety of materials including plastic, aluminum, wood, high-density foam, and composite materials. “The heavy, stress relieved, all-welded 9.5mm steel tube frame is milled in-house with parallel datums to within 25 microns, offering true perpendicular and parallel cuts,” said Matt. “This also reduces vibration and improves routing quality.”
