Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Why Do You Need a CNC Router?

CMS CNC Router
CNC flat table routers are more commonly known as CNC routers.  These machines are primarily utilized for shaping panels (routing) as well as for creating miscellaneous parts from panels. The panels are typically made from sheets or solid wood, composite wood, plastic or non ferrous metals.

The panels being routed are fixed to the machining table with mechanical clamps or by vacuum suction. Routers usually have one or two working tables. They can have one or as many as four router heads operating at the same time. These machines are computer controlled working along two to five axes; three axis is the most common configuration. Most CNC routers also do drilling although their primary function is routing.

The secondary process of making parts from larger panels is known as nesting. The nesting process optimizes the making of the parts to achieve the best possible yields from the given flat panel sheets. CNC machines are used for nesting by smaller shops for two reasons: 1)to avoid the need for a panel saw; or 2) for smaller, custom jobs where the advantages of a panel beam saw are not realized.

Popular brands of CNC routers include:  Andi, Biesse, Busellato, Cam Tech, CMS, KOMO, Morbidelli, Omnitech, SCM, Shoda, Thermwood, and Weeke.

If you would like more information about CNC routers or would like to browse an extensive selection of used cnc routers, please call 1-866-514-0890 or visit Contacts Machinery's used woodworking machinery web site.

1 comment:

  1. This machine is used mainly to route patterns into the face of the flat panel although it will drill holes if need be.

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