CNC milling and engraving
We CNC mill sheet materials from a drawing, vector file or approved artwork. We produce advertising elements, interior parts and custom shapes as one-off jobs or repeatable series.
Technical data
- Machine
- Mecapro NL4121
- Processing size
- up to 2000 × 4000 mm
- Z axis
- up to 325 mm
- Materials
- Wood, MDF, OSB, plastics, ACM, soft metals, composites
- Minimum order
- 30 EUR + VAT
All technical data
Milling from a drawing or vector file
We provide CNC milling in Riga for sheet materials, producing parts from a drawing, vector file or approved artwork. Mechanical CNC engraving is also available in suitable materials.
Advertising production: for letters, logos, boards, displays and shaped elements. Interiors and component production: for decorative panels, furniture parts, templates and repeatable shapes.
Material, tooling and machining method are selected for the part shape, size and final use. If there is no drawing yet, a sketch with the main dimensions is enough to start.
We produce one-off parts, prototypes and samples, small batches and repeatable series. The price depends on the file, material and quantity.
Machining options
Shape cutting
Parts are cut from an approved vector file or drawing.
Contour milling
Outer and inner contours are machined to the lines specified in the file.
Holes and cut-outs
We prepare holes, cut-outs and fixing points from an approved drawing.
CNC engraving
In suitable materials we use CNC for mechanical engraving and milled recesses.
Finishing
After milling, parts can be edge or surface finished, UV printed, lacquered or installed. We agree the solution according to the material and final use.
Mecapro NL4121
CNC work is carried out on a Mecapro NL4121 milling machine at the MadFormat production site in Riga: work area 2100 × 4100 mm, maximum processing size 2000 × 4000 mm, Z axis up to 325 mm, spindle power 8-9.6 kW, up to 28,000 rpm.
Technical drawings
If you do not have a finished drawing, our specialists will prepare one: precise drawings to the technical specifications and your requirements, so production runs quickly and efficiently.
What affects price and production time
CNC milling price depends on the material, part dimensions and amount of work. We calculate the exact price once we have reviewed the drawing.
Material and thickness
Material type and thickness determine tooling, machining speed and cost.
Cutting length
The longer the total contour, the more machine time the job takes.
Dimensions and complexity
Part dimensions, fine shapes, inside corners and relief determine machining complexity.
Number of parts
Repeating parts can be nested in the sheet more economically than a single piece.
Holes and finishing
The number of holes and openings, fixing points and required edge or surface finishing add to the workload.
File readiness
A clear, scaled file with closed contours reduces preparation before milling.
The production deadline is stated in the quote after assessing the drawing and the amount of work.
Important before ordering
The drawing must be to scale
State the final dimensions. If the file is not to scale, we will confirm the scale with you before production.
Contours must be closed
Vector lines must form closed shapes. Put cutting and drilling lines on separate layers.
Smallest details
We check from the file whether the finest shapes can be made in the chosen material and, if needed, suggest a more suitable material or thickness.
Customer-supplied material
If you supply the material yourself, agree the thickness, size and condition of the sheet in advance.
If there is no drawing
Send a sketch with the main dimensions and a photo, and we will prepare the cutting file from them.
What we make with CNC milling
Letters, signs and plates made to an approved contour and size.
Milled letters and logos
We mill letters and logos from PVC, acrylic or aluminium composite using a vector file with closed contours. State the letter height, material thickness and fixing method.
Signs
For aluminium composite signs we mill the contour, openings and grooves for folding, so the sheet can be bent to shape. After milling the signs can be UV printed.
Information boards
We CNC cut information boards to the required shape, and in suitable material the text can be mechanically engraved. For fine surface marking we recommend laser engraving.
Contour-cut shapes
We mill contour-cut shapes from large-format sheets, machining outer and inner lines exactly as drawn in the file. Put cutting and drilling lines on separate layers.
Interior elements and parts from an approved drawing or artwork.
Decorative panels
We mill decorative panels with cut-out patterns or relief from MDF, plywood or wood. Each material gives a different machined surface, so we recommend the right one for your project.
Furniture parts
We mill furniture parts from plywood or MDF to a technical drawing, including drilled holes and fixing points. State the material thickness and the number of sets required.
Interior elements
We mill interior elements such as wall decor, shelf parts or partition panels, and lacquer or print them where needed. Include a photo of the room and approximate dimensions.
Templates and custom parts
We make templates for installation or repeated marking, as well as custom parts, from PVC, acrylic or other suitable materials. If there is no drawing, send a sketch with the main dimensions.
One-off parts, prototypes and series made from drawings.
Parts from drawings
We make parts from drawings supplied as DXF, DWG, AI, EPS, SVG or a dimensioned PDF. After checking, we can also mill soft metals such as aluminium, brass or copper.
Holes and cut-outs
We mill holes and cut-outs for sockets, cables, fixings or ventilation in new boards or in customer-supplied material. Mark the size and position of every opening.
Repeatable series
We mill repeatable series from an approved file and nest identical parts economically in the sheet, so the price per part is lower. Material and quantity are agreed for every order.
Prototypes and one-off parts
We make prototypes and one-off parts to test a shape before a series or to replace a single missing element. The work is done on our Mecapro NL4121 with an 8-9.6 kW spindle.
Materials
The Mecapro NL4121 handles a wide range of materials: wood and wood composites, plastics, aluminium composite panels, soft metals, composites, insulation boards and other sheet materials. We choose the specific material by part size, load and whether the part will be used indoors or outdoors.
PVC
For signs, letters, information boards, templates and lightweight shaped parts.
We choose the PVC type and thickness to suit the part shape and use.
Acrylic (PMMA)
For letters, logos, boards, display and interior elements.
We choose the acrylic type for the part and the required edge quality. Mechanical engraving in acrylic is also possible.
Aluminium composite
For signs, facade elements, wayfinding, boards and shaped parts.
For example Neobond, Alucobond, Dibond and equivalents. We also mill grooves for folding; the solution is adapted to the construction and fixing method.
Wood and wood composites
For decorative panels, furniture and interior parts, templates and parts from drawings.
MDF, OSB, plywood, solid wood, TRESPA and other phenolic panels. We choose the right one for each project.
Polycarbonate, polypropylene and other polymers
For boards, shaped elements and parts from drawings.
PEHD, PS, PET, PETG, PU, ABS; solid or cellular panels.
Soft metals
For plates, markings and parts from drawings.
Aluminium, copper, brass, zinc. Steel, stainless steel and titanium only to a limited extent.
Composites and honeycomb panels
For technical parts from drawings.
Glass/epoxy, carbon/epoxy, Nida and Nomex honeycomb panels.
Tooling boards for moulds and models
For moulds, models and prototypes.
We also machine mineral-based panels.
Lightweight insulation materials
For lightweight shapes and parts.
Foam board, XPS, polyurethane boards.
Other sheet materials
For technical parts, templates and models.
Rubber, linoleum, cardboard, paper, decorative laminates.
If you have not chosen the material or thickness yet, describe where the part will be used and we will recommend the best option.
How ordering works
Vector and drawing check
We open the vector file or drawing and check the 1:1 scale, closed contours and whether inner corners and narrow sections can be milled.
Material, thickness and cutter
We agree the sheet and its thickness, such as PVC, acrylic, aluminium composite, plywood or MDF, and select a tool that suits the part shape.
Toolpath and nesting
We prepare the toolpath, nest the parts on the sheet and, where needed, run a trial cut for a complex shape or new material.
Milling and edge finishing
Parts are milled on the Mecapro NL4121, edges are cleaned and, if agreed, the parts are printed, lacquered or prepared for installation.
Finished parts can be collected from the MadFormat production site in Riga. Delivery or installation can be arranged depending on the job and location.
Frequently asked questions
Can you produce a single part?
Yes, we produce single parts as well as repeatable series.
What file is needed for CNC milling?
DXF, DWG, AI, EPS or SVG work best. A PDF drawing with clear dimensions can also be used.
Can you help prepare the drawing?
Yes. If you do not have a finished drawing, our specialists will prepare precise drawings to the technical specifications and your requirements. A sketch, photos and the main dimensions are enough; we confirm the cutting file before production.
What is the maximum processing size?
We process sheets up to 2000 × 4000 mm. The Mecapro NL4121 work area is 2100 × 4100 mm (X 4100 mm, Y 2100 mm), with a Z axis of up to 325 mm.
Can you produce repeat series?
Yes. From an approved file we produce small batches and repeat series. Material, quantity and price are agreed for each order.
Which materials do you mill?
Wood and wood composites (MDF, OSB, plywood, solid wood, TRESPA and other phenolic panels), plastics (PVC, acrylic, polycarbonate, polypropylene, PEHD, PS, PET, PETG, PU, ABS, also in cellular panels), aluminium composite panels (Neobond, Alucobond, Dibond), soft metals (aluminium, copper, brass, zinc), glass and carbon epoxy composites, Nida and Nomex honeycomb panels, tooling boards for moulds and models, mineral-based panels, foam board, XPS, polyurethane boards, rubber, linoleum, cardboard, paper and decorative laminates. Steel, stainless steel and titanium are processed only to a limited extent.
Is CNC engraving available?
Yes, we carry out mechanical CNC engraving in suitable materials. For fine surface marking we recommend laser engraving.
What affects CNC milling price?
Material and thickness, part dimensions and quantity, total machining path, number of openings, shape complexity, finishing and file readiness. We prepare an exact price after assessing the drawing and job scope.
Can you mill customer-supplied material?
Yes, if the material suits the machine and the job. To check this, tell us the material type, dimensions, thickness and condition.
Have a drawing or a sketch?
Send the file, material and number of parts. We will check that the part can be made and prepare a quote.