ACM Cutting

Production-grade ACM cutting for flat panels and tray blanks. We cut Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) on CNC routers only — no laser — including V-grooving for fold-ready trays, cladding details and sign fascias. Ideal for sign shops, builders and fabricators who need clean, repeatable ACM parts without setting up their own routing.

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Flat parts only — no folding Typical sheet up to 3000 × 1500 mm 1–5 days dispatch

Industries we work with for ACM

We cut Aluminium Composite Panel (ACM / ACP) for signage, cladding details and architectural fascias across signage, construction and fitout projects. Flat parts only — no folding or pressing in-house. We supply tray blanks and routed panels ready for your fabricator or installer.

Signage & Display
ACM sign panels, tray blanks, fascias and plinths.

Construction & Cladding
Soffit panels, feature bands and cladding details.

Retail & Corporate
Branded fascias, entry features and canopy panels.

Industrial & OEM
Equipment panels, enclosures and backing plates.

Petrol & QSR
Fascia kits, column wraps (supplied flat) and canopy trims.

Fitout & Interiors
Decorative ACM panels and substrates for graphics.

ACM thickness guide

Aluminium Composite Panel is a sandwich of thin aluminium skins on a composite core. For signage and light cladding work, most jobs use standard signage-grade ACM. The table below reflects typical panel thicknesses used in practice — we always confirm specific brands and grades when quoting.

Typical signage-grade ACM sheet options

ACM panel type	Typical panel thickness	Notes
Signage-grade ACM	commonly around 3 mm	Standard ACM used for most sign panels and tray fascias.
Premium / thicker ACM	often in the 4 mm class	Used for larger fascias or where extra stiffness is required.
Thin ACM / special finishes	varies by supplier	Mirror, brushed or specialty finishes, supplier-dependent thicknesses.

*Panel thicknesses above are indicative for signage-grade ACM. If your project specifies a particular ACM brand, fire rating, core type or panel thickness, include that in your enquiry so we can confirm availability and the best cutting approach before quoting.

Capabilities at a Glance — ACM

Processes & Materials

CNC routing of Aluminium Composite Panel (ACM / ACP)
V-grooving and rebate routing for fold-ready tray blanks
Drilling, countersinking and profiling on ACM parts
Tabbing and small-bridge routing for transport-friendly kits
Marking and labelling options for panel identification

Typical Part Types

Sign panels & fascias — flat ACM sheets
Tray blanks for folding — V-grooved ACM
Cladding details & trims — cut-to-size ACM

Accuracy

Dimensional tolerance suitable for tray fabrication and fascia alignment
CNC routing ensures repeatable hole and slot positions across kits
DFM advice on fold lines, corner details and fixing clearances

Finish

Edges routed to avoid burrs and minimise paint / film damage
Protective films kept on faces wherever possible during cutting
V-grooves tuned for clean folds by your sheet-metal or cladding team

Sheet Size

ACM sheets are typically supplied in signage and cladding-friendly stock sizes. Our CNC beds are sized for full boards, with nesting layouts designed to minimise waste and keep tray blanks and panels consistent.

We supply flat ACM parts only. Folding, pressing and on-site installation are handled by your metal shop, cladding installer or sign fitter.

Why use our ACM cutting service?

Built around signage-grade ACM

We cut ACM panels and tray blanks every week for signage and cladding clients, so toolpaths, V-grooves and clearances are dialled in for real-world fabrication and install.

CNC-only approach — no laser on ACM

Aluminium Composite Panel is not suited to fibre or CO₂ laser cutting for commercial work. We use CNC routing only, which gives predictable edges and avoids core burning or delamination.

Tray blanks and flat panels, ready to fold

We can supply V-grooved ACM tray blanks labelled and packed in kits, ready for your sheet-metal or ACM fabricator to fold, brace and install on site.

Trade-ready workflow

Clear naming, panel schedules, DXF handling and realistic lead times, so sign shops, builders and fabricators can plug ACM cutting straight into their workflow.

Sydney-based, Australia-wide

Production in Botany NSW with national shipping — suited to local projects, multi-site rollouts and ongoing ACM fascia and cladding programs.

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1–5 days dispatch Australia-wide delivery Pickup: Botany NSW

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More about ACM cutting, V-grooving & tray blanks

Open the items below for more detail on ACM cutting, V-grooving and best practice when designing Aluminium Composite Panel parts and tray blanks.

For ACM tray blanks, keep fold lines away from cut-outs and fixings, allow for corner details that suit your fabricator (mitred, cropped or dog-bone style), and confirm returns, folds and clearances up front. Clean drawings with separate layers for cut and groove operations make fabrication faster and reduce rework.

ACM is lighter and often more economical than solid aluminium for fascias and sign panels, but it behaves differently at edges and folds. For heavy-duty structural parts or high-impact areas, solid aluminium or steel may be a better choice. We can help you decide when ACM cutting is appropriate versus switching to solid sheet.

ACM is relatively stiff but can be damaged by point loads. We pack panels and tray blanks to minimise edge damage and recommend lifting panels correctly on site. Protective film should stay on until panels are folded, fixed and ready for final clean-down.

Most ACM cutting jobs dispatch in 1–5 business days once drawings, material and quantities are confirmed. Larger fascia kits, cladding packs or national programs may take longer — we'll confirm realistic timeframes up front so installation can be scheduled with confidence.

DXF/DWG preferred; separate layers for cut and V-groove. Units in mm; include fold lines and corner details. Upload via the instant quote.

Whether you need simple ACM sign panels or a full set of V-grooved tray blanks, our CNC routing workflow is set up for trade-quality results and predictable lead times. Upload your files or contact us to plan your next ACM project.

Typical applications include building fascias, signage panels, cladding systems, tray signs, shopfront signage and architectural features. We work with signmakers, builders, architects and cladding contractors across commercial and retail projects.

Lightweight alternative to solid aluminium for fascias and signage.
V-grooving service for clean folds and tray blanks.
Protective film maintained during cutting, routing and shipping.

For ACM cutting and V-grooving that delivers lightweight, economical panels ready for folding and installation, upload your files or contact us to discuss panel specifications and fabrication requirements.