CNC routed signs are signs cut by a computer-controlled router. The router follows digital artwork, so every shape comes out clean and accurate. At Designs & Signs, we use CNC routing on high-density urethane, or HDU, to make dimensional signs with a carved look.
What Is a CNC Router?
CNC stands for computer numerical control. A CNC router is a cutting machine that follows a digital file. Because it follows the artwork exactly, every letter and edge looks crisp. As a result, a design can be repeated with the same precision every time.
Why We Use HDU for CNC Routed Signs
HDU is a rigid, lightweight material that does not rot. It also routes cleanly, which keeps fine detail sharp. For this reason, it is our first choice for entrance signs and business signs. Then we finish each sign with Sherwin-Williams exterior paint and gold leaf, so the lettering stands out.
Textures and Finishes
A router can cut more than flat letters. For example, it can add a textured background that resembles sandblasting or wood grain. Likewise, it can raise the letters or cut them into the surface. Each option gives a different look, so we match the style to your property.
Our CNC Routed HDU Signs
Here are some of our routed HDU signs and related posts:
- Routed HDU entrance signs for Westbard Mews in Bethesda
- Routed signs with a carved look for 1936 Bar & Grill
- Gold leaf on routed letters in HDU
- Wood grain HDU entrance signs for Ward Circle
- HDU signs: our guide to the material
Start Your Project
Do you need a sign for your community or business? If so, the quickest way to start is to send us a message. Then we will talk through your layout, your budget, and the right material. We build every sign at our shop in Edgewater, Maryland. Meanwhile, you can read about the machine in this encyclopedia overview.
Contact Designs & Signs
Want CNC routed signs for your property? Send us a message through our contact form, or call (410) 798-5115.