Routers Signage CNC

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• published: 2022-08-20 00:12:46
• modified: 2026-06-23 14:20:11

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What this page is

buythis.co.za/routers-signage-cnc is the Signage CNC Routers page on Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. It links to the desktop routers, furniture routers, router bits, router accessories and router software pages, and to RouterCAM training. This page adds the signage routers themselves: the 33 EasyRoute and EasyRoute-Express models that the product data files under the signage CNC router category, how their model codes work, their specifications, what comes in each package, current prices, and the spindles, collets, vacuum, dust extraction and accessories that go with them. ATC (automatic tool change) routers, stone routers and the desktop router have their own pages, linked under related pages.

What a signage CNC router is for

A signage CNC router cuts, pockets, drills, engraves and V-carves the sheet materials sign makers use every day: acrylic (Perspex), PVC foam board, ACM / Dibond aluminium composite, Supawood and MDF, plywood, HDPE, engravable plastics such as Rowmark, and soft aluminium. Typical work is cut-out and 3D letters, logos, channel-letter faces and backs, light-box faces, folded ACM trays and boxes, directional and bathroom signs, display stands, point-of-sale units and shopfitting panels. Because the same router also cuts furniture board, many sign shops use it for shopfitting and cabinet work too.

How the signage router model codes work

• Size: 1325 is a 1300 × 2500 mm working area (one full 1220 × 2440 mm sheet). 2030 is 2050 × 3050 mm, a size enlarged for the South African market so a full 2050 mm wide Perspex sheet fits.
• Table: C is an aluminium T-slot clamping table (4 clamps included). K is a PVC clampable vacuum table with aluminium clamping T-slots built in, so you can use suction or clamps.
• Spindle and power: /30 is a 3 kW water-cooled ER20 spindle on 220 V single phase. /40 is a 4 kW water-cooled ER20 spindle and /55 a 5.5 kW high-torque water-cooled ER25 spindle, both on 380 V three phase with a 7.5 kW inverter.
• Package: L is the router with its spindle chiller only. On vacuum tables, V adds a liquid ring vacuum pump, and no suffix is the full package with vacuum pump and dust collector. On T-slot tables, no suffix adds the dust collector.
• Range: R- is the standard EasyRoute with the EasyRoute keypad control. R1- is EasyRoute-Express, which uses the EasyRoute-Express keypad control.

All signage router models at a glance

Built from each model's product highlights and included items.

Shared specifications (from the product data)

All signage routers share the same high-clearance gantry and motion system. Values below are from the R-1325K/30 product highlights; the size, table, spindle and power lines change per model as shown in the table above.

• Gantry: high Z, about 300 mm clearance under the gantry with 270 mm Z travel, so thick boards and blocks fit.
• Drive: high-precision helical rack and pinion on the X and Y axes, and a high-load, high-speed caged ball screw on the Z axis.
• Guides: twin parallel linear guide rails with two roller-bearing sliders on each rail, on X, Y and Z.
• Motors: four stepper motors in total, two of them on the Y axis.
• Speed: up to 20 m/min on X and Y (factory default 12 m/min) and up to 5 m/min on Z (factory default 3 m/min).
• Precision: 0.01 mm resolution, and under 0.5 mm per metre accuracy and repeatability on all axes.
• Control: standalone EasyRoute DSP control system with an ARM Cortex-A8 800 MHz CPU, 512 MB cache and 512 MB flash storage. No computer is needed to run jobs, and the system is built for industrial use.
• Files: reads G-code from a USB flash drive (.g, .nc, .ug, .demo, .iso, .eng, .cut, .dxf, .plt, .txt), files up to 256 MB.
• Keypad: rugged keypad that resists water, oil, dust and knocks, and is cheap and easy to replace.
• Tool setting: Z-axis presetter included, which measures tool length and sets the Z zero point automatically.
• Rotary ready: rotary attachment interface, switchable between rotary and X-axis linear movement.
• Spindle cooling: AM-3000 water chiller with 50 W/°C radiating capacity, a pump of up to 10 L/min and 10 m lift, and a 9 L tank. Use purified water (not supplied) and replace it about monthly.
• Power: 220 V models use household single-phase power on a 3-pin 16 A plug with 2.5 mm² cable, or at least 4 mm² cable on a 40 A breaker when the vacuum pump and dust extractor are connected. 380 V models need a 5-pin 32 A plug with 6 mm² cable. Plugs and supply cables are not included.
• Vacuum (380 V full and V packages): 7.5 kW 380 V liquid ring vacuum pump, about 0.097 MPa vacuum level, 4.66 m³/min air flow; it is loud (about 69 dB). 220 V vacuum packages use a 3 kW 220 V liquid ring pump.
• Training: a free voucher for the CNC Router online training course on Ambitious Academy, and a T200 training credit gift card.
• Shipping note: the routers ship to South Africa in disassembled parts because of their size and weight, so small cosmetic marks such as scratches, dents or light rust can occur. They do not affect function, and visible marks are touched up where possible.

What comes in the package

Every signage router package in the product data includes the gantry and table base (shipped as compartments), the control box (220 V box with 3 kW inverter and 4 drivers, or the 380 V box), the keypad, the water-cooled spindle with its steel holder, a toolbox of essential components, the AM-3000 water chiller, four 86-series stepper motors, six 2-ton adjustable levelling feet, the Φ100 mm spindle dust hood with replaceable brush, a set of four T-slot clamps, power cables, the DIY tool presetter, a 0.5 L bottle of NO-STOP lubrication oil, the T200 training credit gift card and free utility software and drivers from CNCU.

• V packages add the liquid ring vacuum pump, its water tank set with piping, a vacuum gauge and vacuum hoses.
• Full vacuum-table packages add the vacuum pump set and a two-bucket dust collector with a 6 m Φ100 mm dust hose and a dust hose rack.
• Full T-slot packages add the dust collector, dust hose and hose rack.

The product data links a client site preparation requirements document and a spoilboard preparation video for the vacuum-table routers; read them before delivery.

1300 × 2500 mm T-slot clamping table routers

1300 × 2500 mm vacuum table routers

2050 × 3050 mm T-slot clamping table routers

2050 × 3050 mm vacuum table routers

EasyRoute-Express 2050 × 3050 mm vacuum table routers

The KB link next to each SKU opens the full product page in this knowledge base.

Spindles, holders, inverters and chiller

The 3 kW and 4 kW spindles are Φ100 mm with ER20 collets; the 5.5 kW high-torque spindle is Φ125 mm with ER25 collets. Match the spindle holder diameter, and make sure the inverter is rated at least as high as the spindle.

Collets

Controls and tool presetters

Vacuum and dust extraction

The vacuum table holds full sheets flat without clamps, which is what makes fast nesting and small-part cutting of acrylic, PVC foam and ACM practical. Put a sacrificial MDF spoilboard on top of the vacuum table and level it before cutting. The 30 mm PVC board is the replacement vacuum surface.

Clamping, hold-down, rotary and maintenance

Software and training

Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-21; the regular price is shown where it is higher than the sales price. Prices change, so check the product page before ordering.

Before delivery and first steps

1. Check the site preparation requirements: floor space for the router plus walking room, a level concrete floor, the right power supply (220 V 16 A or 380 V 32 A) and a place for the vacuum pump and dust collector, which are noisy.
2. Have the router assembled, levelled on its levelling feet and connected, then fill the chiller with purified water and check flow through the spindle before you switch the spindle on.
3. On vacuum tables, fit and level a sacrificial MDF spoilboard; on T-slot tables, clamp work with the supplied clamps.
4. Design the job and create G-code (for example with RouterCAM in CorelDRAW), copy it to a USB flash drive and load it on the keypad.
5. Set the Z zero with the presetter, set X/Y zero, start the vacuum and dust extraction, then run the job.
6. Oil the racks, rails and ball screw regularly with NO-STOP oil, replace the chiller water monthly, and check the gantry stays square and the spoilboard level.

Tips for choosing a signage router

• Choose the 2030 size if you cut full 2050 mm wide Perspex sheets or want to avoid trimming oversize sheets; the 1325 size takes standard 1220 × 2440 mm boards.
• Choose a vacuum (K) table for nesting many small letters and parts from acrylic, PVC foam and ACM. A T-slot (C) table is cheaper and fine for clamped single parts, thick blocks and engraving.
• If you only have 220 V single phase, choose a /30 model. With 380 V three phase, the 4 kW and 5.5 kW spindles give more cutting power, and the 5.5 kW high-torque spindle suits thick materials and larger bits.
• Start with an L package if you already have a vacuum pump or dust collector; otherwise the full package is the simplest complete setup.
• If you change tools often for mixed jobs, look at the ATC routers on the CNC Routers hub page.
• Budget for router bits (single-flute bits for acrylic, V-bits for ACM folding and V-carving), spare collets and design software.

Signage CNC router videos

• Cutting A Two Tone Sales Sign With An EasyRoute CNC Router (listed 2026-03-23)
• ACM DiBond Cutting on EasyRoute CNC Router and Fold as Box with 90 Degrees V-Bit (listed 2026-03-05)
• ACM DiBond Cutting on EasyRoute CNC Router Into A Folding Box - A better Way To Do It! (listed 2026-03-20)
• R-2030K/55: EasyRoute 380V CNC Router using 3mm Endmill to cut Aluminium Composite Material in one pass. (listed 2025-05-06)
• R-2030K/55: EasyRoute 380V CNC Router cutting company logo on 3mm ACM material. (listed 2025-04-24)
• Cutting Polyfilm Protected DIBOND Aluminium Composite Sheet on CNC Router for Bathroom Signs (listed 2018-12-07)
• Create Long Lasting Rowmark Signs by EasyRoute CNC Router Engraving on Rowmark Engravable Plastic Sh (listed 2018-10-24)
• CNC Router for Supawood MDF Engraving, Signage Made Easy with EasyRoute CNC Routers (listed 2024-09-26)
• R-2030K/55 Industrial Loop Cutting Layer Board by CNC Routers with Vaccum Table (listed 2025-03-25)
• R-1325C/55L: EasyRoute Router cutting out 16mm MDF circle and square blocks (listed 2025-04-24)
• EasyRoute CNC Router with Vacuum Table and Dust Collector for Supawood Cutting w. Upcut Router Bit (listed 2017-08-22)
• CNC Router New Price for Signwriters, Shopfitters, and Furniture Makers (listed 2025-02-17)
• Start a CNC Cutting Business in Garage, EasyRoute CNC Router 220V Vacuum Table Install at Fourways (listed 2022-02-13)
• Install CNC Router For Home Business with 220V Dust Collector and Vacuum Pump for MDF Cutting (listed 2022-09-25)
• Quality Check on EasyRoute CNC Router, Components and Specs, Water Cooled Spindles and HSD Spindles (listed 2022-07-23)
• DSP Controller on AM.CO.ZA EasyRoute 3-Axis CNC Routers and Biesse Rover J FT NC Processing Centre (listed 2020-12-02)
• CNC Router Tool Pre-setters Explained, Wired, Wireless and DIY Model Install and Usage Guide (listed 2022-10-19)
• Spoilboard Sacrificial Board Preparation for EasyRoute CNC Router Vacuum Cutting Table (listed 2025-04-09)
• Levelling CNC Router Spoilboard and Signs of Calibration Needed (listed 2025-05-15)
• Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Provides As Low As 0.1Bar Pressure, 220V and 380V Water Tank Setup Guide (listed 2022-09-21)
• Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Working Principle, Usage Best Practice, Common Problems and Repair (listed 2024-03-31)
• How Water Tank Connected to Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Motors, 380V and 220V (Sorry, Not JoJo Tank) (listed 2023-04-02)
• Push-Down Rollers with Pneumatic Lifts for CNC Router to Hold Down Board Cutting for Vacuum Table (listed 2022-02-24)
• Sound Matters, How Much Sound an Industrial CNC Router Makes, Measured by Professionals (listed 2025-05-19)

More videos are on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel.

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