What does a CNC router machine do and what is it designed for?

A computer numerical control (CNC) milling machine is undoubtedly an integral part of modern manufacturing. It is designed to perform various machining operations on materials including metal, wood, plastic and more. In this article, we will take a closer look at what a CNC router machine does and what purposes it is used for.

What a CNC router machine does

The main function of machine is to machine materials using a rotating cutter. A milling cutter is a cutting tool with sharp teeth that moves along a predetermined path, ensuring high precision and quality of machining. The machine can be programmed to automatically change the speed, direction, and depth of cut to create complex shapes with minimal time and effort. Wattsan, a leader in innovative technology, successfully integrates CNC router machines into its manufacturing process, ensuring high efficiency and quality of the final product. By actively adopting advanced technology, Wattsan achieves high precision and efficiency in its material handling process, enabling the creation of complex parts of various shapes with minimal wastage of time and resources.

What the machine is designed for

A CNC router machine is used in a wide variety of industries, from engineering to woodworking, and fulfils many functions, including:

• Creating complex shaped parts;
• Machining holes;
• Threading;
• Engraving and more.

One of the main advantages is its versatility. It is capable of machining virtually any material, including:

Wood

Milling machines are widely used to produce a wide variety of wood products.

They are used to create magnificent carved frames and baguettes for mirrors, exquisite furniture in classic style, original chests, carved doors, fireplace portals, furniture sets, souvenirs, board games, wall panels, elements for staircases and pergolas, clocks, lattices, panels, items of church decoration.

Models for the production of all of the above products on CNC machines can be found on our website, in the catalogue section.

As a raw material for the production of finished products most often taken either solid oak (valued for high strength, hardness, durability), or solid beech (best suited for cutting products with complex relief, plastic and strong material). Less often - solid wood of other wood species.

Metal

CNC machines for metal working are usually characterised by the presence of a metal engraving attachment. Special milling cutters for working on metal are also purchased.

Such equipment allows you to create a variety of parts and objects from metals. Including engrave metal signs, cut 3d-details for various devices and even spare parts, for example, discontinued.

3D models for most of these items we are ready to customise for you. Our artists-modellers - experienced professionals. Quickly and efficiently produce a 3D model of the future product by drawings, schemes, photos.

Stone, marble

Working with marble or granite is more labour intensive. For this purpose, special stone cutting machines must be purchased. Yes, and the machine itself must have the ability to process hard materials.

Most often from marble and granite on modern machines with cpu are created monuments, memorial sculptural compositions, memorial tablets, bas-reliefs, portraits.

If you are engaged in manufacturing stone products, then on our site you will be interested in 3d models of statuettes, 3d models of portraits, models of panels of various shapes, models of monuments, models of columns and capitals, models of angels, models of coats of arms and much more.

Plastic

Most often plastic is used for making all sorts of souvenirs, household items and decorations. Signage. Emblems, logos. Volumetric letters and other elements of outdoor advertising. Layouts (houses, buildings, ships). And much more.

Plastic is cheap, durable and products from it are in high demand.

Plexiglas

The material is strong, resistant to mechanical damage, moisture resistant - all this makes it an excellent option for outdoor advertising. Plexiglas is well translucent.

Usually special milling cutters are used for its processing. Machine is able to produce plexiglass cutting, engraving, as well as the production of volumetric parts. Plexiglas is resistant to the impact of cutters, so no chips or cracks are formed on the workpiece during the process.

Types of machines

There are many varieties of machines that differ in size, power and type of cutters. The most popular are vertical and horizontal machines, each with its own features and advantages.

In conclusion, it can be emphasised that a CNC router machine is an important tool for modern production with a wide range of functions. Thanks to its programming capabilities, it provides accurate and efficient machining of materials of varying complexity such as metal, wood, plastic and plexiglass. This versatile machine is used in a variety of industries for creating complex shaped parts, machining holes, tapping, engraving and many other tasks.