Aerotech System - Dust Free Nesting
Why does dust build up?
Dust builds up as a result of friction and inadequate vacuum force at the chips point of origin.

As dust and debris are created, they are moved away from the point of cut and into the groove or onto the surface of your board. This creates a scenario where debris of all types will become difficult to move as resistance is created in the form of friction.

Debris will accumulate exponentially as not only will friction prevent the dust from being extracted, but the loose fibers and edges will entangle passing particles.

The result is interlocking layers of dust that must be broken up before extraction can occur.

If an Aerotech System is used however, debris is extracted at the point of cut and prevented from accumulating!

The Aerotech System is the most advanced CNC tooling solution in the world. Maximizing it’s performance takes a little education, trial and success.
The first time you run an Aerotech System you realize, this is no ordinary tool. Aside from it's appearance, the Aerotech System provides Dust Free Nesting & Routing by removing dust at the point of cut. As a result the load on your machine will substantially lower, but more importantly you will realize your tool holder is now acting similar to a vacuum. Small pieces of debris may become active and move around, not that this is a problem but it does take a few path optimizations to eliminate.

As for the reduction in load generated by the cutting tool, you will use less power and cut longer as your cutting edge's life is extended. There are ways to further improve your cut quality, feed rates and dust extraction; all of which are reasons why it is important to identify your ideal operating parameters (Sweet Spot) and to maximize your cutting path.

It isn't so much training as it is education. Along with your first purchase, your tooling sales & applications representative will help you identify your optimal;
  • Variable Tool Parameters
  • Zero-point
  • RPM
  • Feed rate
  • Variable Programming Parameters
  • Path direction (convention/unconventional cut)
  • Parallel cutting path distances
  • Debris removal through path adjustment
Understanding ‘best practices’ of operating the Aerotech System will help you achieve your tool’s maximum performance.