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Using reliable products from these top manufacturers, we develop classrooms with the most appropriate delivery of curriculum

so that students will have a meaningful learning experience as they focus on the applications of science and technology . 

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CNC Milling & Turning

CNC Routers & Engravers

Printed Circuit Board Production

F1 in Schools Package

 

Denford are able to provide an extensive range of machines for all levels of education and training

Our manufacturing facilities in the UK retain the best traditions of British machine tool design, and have a well deserved reputation for quality and technological excellence.
All of the machines in our current range are of the latest design. In fact, a number of the machines were introduced to the market at the Design & Technology show in Birmingham, UK, in November 2008.
All of Denford's CNC machines feature the latest designs and technology, and are manufactured on Denford's production line by skilled fitters, electricians and design engineers, using world-renowned workplace manufacturing and quality strategies such as ‘Kaizen’ and ‘5S’.
Denford's range of CNC Lathes, Milling Machines and Routers is further enhanced by products such as Laser Cutter / Engravers, Rapid Prototyping machines and Cutter / Plotters.
 

* NB The Machine Control software will not run on 64-Bit Operating Systems *

ROUTERS / ENGRAVERS

Compact 1000 / Compact 1000 Pro

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Compact 1000 / Compact 1000 Pro

A COMPACT CNC ROUTER

A compact 3 axis CNC Router with totally enclosed interlocking guard, suitable for all levels of education and training.
The Compact 1000 has a table size of 400 x 240mm with a beam clearance of 140mm.
The Compact 1000 is an affordable entry level router, with a slightly smaller working envelope, but all of the cutting versatility of its big brother the Router 2600.
The Compact 1000 is ideal for cutting a range of resistant materials such as hard and soft wood, plastic, modelling foam, acrylic and prototyping materials. In addition, the Compact 1000 Pro can cut non-ferrous metals.
 

Vertical Router product Information  Compact 1000 literature

Router 2600 / Router 2600 Pro

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Router 2600 / Router 2600 Pro

A LARGE CAPACITY 3 AXIS CNC ROUTER

The Router 2600 is a large capacity 3 axis CNC Router with totally enclosed interlocking guard, suitable for all levels of education and training.
The Router 2600 has a table size of 700 x 430mm and a beam clearance of 150mm.
The Router 2600 is purpose designed and built for education and training, and is perfect for cutting a range of resistant materials such as hard and soft wood, plastic, modelling foam, acrylic and prototyping material.  In addition, the Router 2600 Pro can cut non-ferrous metals.
 

Vertical Router product Information  Router 2600 literature

Watch a video of the machineVideo of the machine cutting metal
Video of the machine cutting a PCB
Video of the machine cutting an F1 Balsa Co2 car with our new fixture

PCB Engraver

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PCB Engraver

A DEDICATED PCB AND ENGRAVING MACHINE

Denfords PCB Engraver is a table top machine that has been designed for schools that wish to move away from traditional methods of chemical etching of PCB boards. It’s also ideal The PCB Engraver is ideal for cutting and engraving a range of resistant materials, including copper board, plastic and acrylic.
The PCB Engraver is supplied with everything you need to get you up and going, including operating software incorporating Gerber and DXF import facilities.
 

Vertical Router product Information  PCB Engraver literature

Watch a video of the machineWatch Denfords New PCB / Engraver Cutting a PCB Board

Vertical Router

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Vertical Router

LARGE FORMAT HIGH SPEED ROUTER

The Denford Vertical Router is a large format CNC Router, combining high speed machining over a large working area with space saving engineering. Inspired design provides excellent production capabilities and ease of installation, as the Vertical Router will push through a standard door frame.
The 1200 x 800 mm working envelope makes it ideal for the manufacture of large-scale items such as furniture parts and door panels.
The machine is well equipped with a high power 21,000 rpm spindle motor and AC Servo Motors allowing contouring and rapid feeds of 20 metres per minute in all axes. 

Vertical Router product Information  Vertical Router literature

Watch a video of the machineWatch the Vertical Router cutting out a slot together rocking chair

Router Accessories

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Router Accessories

Denford have a huge range of Router Accessories including a 3D Laser Scanning Attachment, a Programmable 4th Axis Rotary Fixture, F1 in Schools Car Manufacturing Fixtures, Dust Extraction Units , Vacuum Pads and Additional Clamping Kits.

Vertical Router product Information  3D Scanning and 4th Axis literature

Vertical Router product Information  Floating Head and work holding literature

Universal Machine Benches

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Universal Machine Benches

Denford’s Universal Machine Benches are suitable for use with our entire range of CNC Routers, Mills and Lathes. The benches are designed to accommodate varying requirements, and to integrate with existing furniture in atraditional workshop environment, or an IT suite.

Vertical Router product Information  Universal Machine Bench literature

 

 MILLING and TURNING MACHINES

VMC 1300

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VMC 1300

A 3 axis CNC milling machine available either floor standing or for bench mounting, with totally enclosed high visibility interlocking guard, suitable for all levels of education and training. Programmable spindle speeds and feedrates make the VMC1300 ideal for cutting a range of resistant materials such as wax, plastic, acrylic, free cutting alloys, aluminium and steel. Also available for integration into FMS/CIM systems (additional equipmentmust be fitted at time of manufacture).

Vertical Router product Information  VMC 1300 product literature

Watch a video of the machineWatch the VMC 1300 doing rapid prototyping work

New Turn 270

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Turn 270

A compact 2 axis CNC Lathe with totally enclosed high-visibility interlocking guard, suitable for all levels of education and training. Programmable spindle speeds and feedrates make the Turn 270 ideal for cutting a range of resistant materials such as wax, plastic, acrylic, free cutting alloys, aluminum and steel. Also suitable for integration into FMS/CIM systems (additional equipment must be fitted at time of manufacture).

Vertical Router product Information  Turn 270 product literature

Watch a video of the machineWatch Denfords New Turn270 in action

Micromill

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Micromill

A compact 3 axis CNC milling machine with totally enclosed interlocking guards - the ideal introduction to small part CNC manufacture. Variable spindle speeds and feedrates make the Micromill ideal for cutting resistant materials such as wax, plastic, acrylic, aluminum and free cutting alloys.

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Microturn

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Microturn

A compact 2 axis CNC lathe with totally enclosed interlocking guards - the ideal introduction to small part CNC manufacture. Variable spindle speeds and feedrates make the Microturn ideal for cutting resistant materials such as wax, plastic, acrylic, aluminum and free cutting alloys.

Vertical Router product Information  Microturn product literature

Universal Machine Benches

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Universal Machine Benches

Denford’s Universal Machine Benches are suitable for use with our entire range of CNC Routers, Mills and Lathes. The benches are designed to accommodate varying requirements, and to integrate with existing furniture in atraditional workshop environment, or an IT suite.

Vertical Router product Information  Universal Machine Bench literature

Consumables

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Denford Consumables

As proud Founders and Sponsors of F1 in Schools, Denford Ltd are the exclusive supply partner for all F1 in Schools related Design, Analyse, Make, Test  and Race equipment.
Included in these pdf pages is all of the equipment and consumables you will require to get you up and running with this innovative project.
F1 in Schools equipment includes Elevated Race Tracks, F1 Race System Stop and Start Gates, Wind Tunnels, Smoke Tunnels, Smoke Generators and a complete range of consumables including Balsa Wood Car Blanks, Wheels, Axles, Paint Stands, Decal Stickers and C02 Competition Race Cartridges.

Traditional CNC consumables have not been neglected, and these pages include items such as Cast Acrylic Sheets, Wood, Foam and Aluminum Blocks, as well as High Density Modelling Boards.
 

Vertical Router product Information  Consumables
 

F1 In Schools

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F1 In Schools Package

A COMPLETE PACKAGE INCORPORATING DESIGN, ANALYSE, MAKE, TEST & RACE.

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge stimulates a student’s interest in, and understanding of, the entire process of design and manufacture. Through involvement in the F1 in Schools project, students will gain first hand experience of teamwork, and communication, whilst encouraging individual flair and confidence. The F1 in Schools project provides students with the opportunity to reflect industrial working practice of developing a product from concept, to prototype to production.

Vertical Router product Information  Package literature

 

3D Scanning and Manufacturing

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3D Scanning and Manufacturing Package

COMPLETE 3D LASER SCANNING AND MANUFACTURING PACKAGE

A complete 3D Scanning and Manufacturing package which includes hardware and user friendly wizard based software for scanning, editing and saving of 3D models, prior to manufacture on a Denford CNC Router. Ideal for Reverse Engineering Applications.

 

Vertical Router product Information  Package literature

 

NextEngine 3D HD Scanning

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NextEngine 3D Scanning Package

QUICKLY SCAN AND DIGITIZE PHYSICAL OBJECTS

NextEngine uses 4 lasers for high scanning speeds and cleaner scan data. The scanner measures 50,000 points per second to create highly detailed digital models that can be exported on .stl, .obj and .vrml amongst other file formats. There are no scan limits, as larger scans can easily be meshed together.Optional software allows scanned models to be saved in CAD format for editing in 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks.

Vertical Router product Information  Package literature

 

If you already have a Denford machine and are looking to upgrade, have a look at the pdf document below which helps you to identify your machine
Machine Upgrade Identification Guide.pdf
A windows based PC is required to run Denford CNC machines(Routers / Millers / Lathes). They come complete with the powerful VR CNC Milling v5 Operating Software.

All Denford CNC machines are CE Approved for safety and are supplied as a complete educational package incorporating operating software and manuals, CAD/CAM software and manuals, curriculum courseware and project books in addition to a full range of tooling and machine accessories.

USB logoUSB Connection is available on all Denford CNC Machines (requires Windows XP/2000 or later - NB Not compatible with Vista 64

 

 

Router 6600 - 3 Axis CNC Router - Large Format Vacuum Bed with 5 Station Automatic Tool Changer
Router 2600 Pro - 3 Axis CNC Router - Cutting Aluminum
Router 2600 Pro - 3 Axis CNC Router - Reverse Engineering
Router 2600 Pro - 3 Axis CNC Router - F1 in Schools Car Fixture
VMC 1300 - 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine
VMC 1300 - 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine - 3D Profiling
Vertical Router - Large Format 3 Axis CNC Router - Machining Flat Pack Rocking Chair
Turn 270 Pro - CNC Lathe
MRC 40 - Versatile, Affordable Router, Miller & Engraver
PCB Engraver - 3 Axis CNC PCB Engraving Machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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