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CNC routers have been around forever, but these days sign and digital graphics shops, and even other graphics shops, are getting more creative in how they use them. From three-dimensional sig- nage to channel letters and point-of-purchase displays, companies are finding that the number of specialty items they can create with this versatile machine is only limited by their imagination. There has been a merging of the print service provider (PSP) and the industrial sign shop over the past few years, meaning that sign shops are now offering digital printing and digital print shops are expanding into making more three-dimensional signage. Shops Routers and finishing systems open many avenues Paula Aven Gladych is a freelance writer based in Denver, Colorado. She can be reached at pgladych@gmail.com. CNC Routing By Paula Aven Gladych CNC Machines HOW TO USE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS 66 graphics-pro.com S T A R T H E R E 2 0 2 1 The material on the machine dictates what tool is used to cut it. (Image courtesy Antares)