There is always a debate about whether or not to have a vacuum table top for your CNC or whether to stick with a t-slot table. In reality it will be more expensive to get the vacuum table and depending on what you’re using your CNC machine for as you may not need it. But…
Proper maintenance of wood or plastic CNC routers is important to ensure that they function properly and remain functional for a long period of time. Regular maintenance becomes all the more important as the machine is usually put to use in an environment filled with saw dust, which spreads quickly. Following simple steps on a…
When compared to a hand held router, a wood or plastic CNC router delivers high quality products consistently. The wood or plastic cutting tool, which is controlled by a computer, can function a lot better when coupled with a few accessories. So here are a few such add-ons you should consider for enhancing the performance…
With the multiplicity of plastic materials in today’s industry, issues in machining can and will happen. Plastics vary significantly through-out the manufacturing process, and these inconsistencies combined with a never ending list of applications can lead to an abundance of issues. This article will address common issues with plastic routing. Issue #1: The chips become…
So what is the difference between a 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis router? A 3-axis CNC router is capable of cutting along three axis simultaneously. The router cuts along the y-axis, x-axis, and z-axis. The x-axis moves the router bit from left to right, while the y-axis moves the bit from front to back. The z-axis moves the bit…
