CNC Router
By panjie
2011-09-29
News
CNC Routers come in many configurations including the small home style "desktop" CNC routers to the large "gantry" CNC routers used in boat making facilities. Although there are many configurations, most CNC routers have a few specific parts, a dedicated CNC controller, one or more spindle motors, AC inverters, and a table.
CNC routers are generally available in 3 axis and 5 axis cnc router formats.
The CNC router is run by a computer. Coordinates are uploaded into the machine controller from a separate program. CNC router owners will have two programs, one program to make designs and another to upload designs to the machine and run it. CNC routers can be controlled directly by manual programming, but the full potential of the machine can only be achieved if they are controlled from files created by CAD/CAM software.
There are a number of domestic and international brands on the market, most of which are of high quality. Some of the CNC router brands are DMS Routers, FMT Routers, Quintax, CMS, CMT, Multicam, Thermwood. There are competitively priced machines which many small work-shop owners might find attractive.
CNC Routers can be very useful when carrying out identical, repetitive jobs. A CNC router typically produces consistent and high quality work and improves factory productivity.
A CNC router can reduce waste, frequency of errors and the time the finished product takes to get to market. For example, CNC routers can perform the tasks of many carpentry shop machines such as the panel saw, the spindle moulder, and the boring machine. It can also cut mortises and tennons.
A CNC router gives more flexibility to the manufacturing process. It can be used in the production of many different items, such as: door carvings, interior and exterior decorations, wood panels, sign boards, wooden frames, moldings, musical instruments, furniture manufacturing and so on. In addition, the CNC router makes thermo-forming of plastics easier by automating the trimming process. CNC Routers help ensure part repeatability and helps factory output.
