Some basic Information of CNC Router Machine

A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled reduction computing device, usually a handheld router mounted on a spindle, used to cut a variety of materials such as wood, metals, plastics and so on. CNC routers can perform the work of many woodworking machines, such as panel saws, spindle molding machines and boring machines. In addition, they can reduce joinery such as mortise and tenon.

1.Use and application of CNC Router

2.Size, configurations and computer-aided manufacturing of CNC Router

3.Main materials suitable for CNC Router

1.Use and application of CNC Router

• Use

The CNC router machine is managed by a computer. Coordinates are uploaded to the desktop controller by a separate program. CNC routers are often used with two software applications, one for designs (CAD) and another G-code or M-code application for translating those designs into vertical, horizontal and perpendicular coordinate directions on the desktop (CAM).

The human operator has a choice of desktop equipment, speeds, reduction depths, and equipment paths. The operator determines the core factor of the workpiece, clamps the workpiece to the table, and impinges the cutterhead downward to the surface of the workpiece immediately above the marked core, marking this as the starting point.

• Applications

CNC routers can be used to produce objects such as door carvings, interior and exterior decorations, wood panels, signal boards, wooden frames, molds, musical instruments, furniture, and more.

2.Size, configurations and computer-aided manufacturing of CNC Router

• Sizes and configurations

CNC router machine are available in a variety of configurations, from small home D.I.Y. "benchtop" routers, to giant industrial routers built for businesses. CNC routers are used in signal shops, cabinetmaking, aerospace and marine manufacturing.

While there are a variety of configurations, most CNC routers have a few specific components: a dedicated CNC controller, one or more spindle motors, servo motors or stepper motors, servo amplifiers, AC variable frequency drives, linear guides, ballscrews, and a workspace mattress or table.

Additionally, CNC routers may have add-ons such as vacuum pumps and come with grid tables or T-slots to keep parts in place while cutting. 

• Computer-aided manufacturing

CAM software makes the CAD drawing/design into a code called G-code.

3.Main materials suitable for CNC Router

• Wood

CNC Wood Engraving Machine is a computer controlled engraving machine device that engraves/draws objects or photographs on the surface of wood. CNC engraving machines are great for hobbies, engineering prototypes, product development, art and manufacturing work. The normal CNC operated structure can only carve on a flat surface, if three-dimensional carving is required, there is an option to add a rotary axis to make it a 4-axis CNC carving machine. For lighter cuts, they should use a lower grade router, but for more intense applications, they should use a higher grade router.

• Metal

Milling is a machining process that uses a rotating tool to cut material from a workpiece that is advancing (or feeding) in a direction that is centered on the tool axis. It is one of the most utilized strategies in today's businesses and computer stores for machining parts to unique sizes and shapes.

• Stone

Stone CNC milling machine is a CNC milling calculator designed for marble, artificial stone, tombstone, ceramic tile, glass processing, and crafts grinding. Wood, metal and stone require special "cutter heads" or "blades".  Woodworking CNC routers use bits with sharp cutting edges, while stoneworking CNC routers use bits made of steel bars with a challenging sintered layer, but the particles formed are very rough. CNC routing is more like sanding than cutting.

Stone routers also have a water circulation system. A small jet of water is aimed at the router bit so that it captures almost all of the best stone dirt in the water, and then the water flows into a cascading reservoir where the stone particles settle to the bottom.

• Polyurethane foam

In addition, a CNC router can be used to reduce the density of polyurethane foam in order to produce complex shapes that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to replicate by hand. Depending on the type of foam being converted, the CNC router can reduce the density to as little as 8 lbs. By converting CAD drawing files to CAM files, the CNC router can check applicable statistics and produce a very correct finished product.

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