How to choose a suitable CNC router machine

part1：In term of the CNC router machine itself

In the previous blog we mentioned that a better knowing of the CNC machine is more conducive to choosing the CNC machine that suits you. This time, we will analyze how to choose the machine that suits you from various aspects related to the CNC wood machine, including the processing function of the machine and the parts of the CNC engraving machine. Especially for the parts of the machine, we will analyze how the different users choose the CNC wood router from the parts of the machine.

1.1The processing function of the CNC machine

As we all know, ordinary engraving machines have three axes, that is, XYZ axis. The structure of this type of engraving machine and the programming of the movement form are relatively simple. During the processing, the direction of the tool will not change. Therefore, this type of CNC engraving machine is easier to operate and use， and it is suitable for beginners or novices in the CNC industry. Due to the structural advantages, this CNC wood router can achieve a large machining stroke. Therefore, it can also meet diverse processing needs. It has always been regarded as the best-selling CNC router machine in the field of CNC machining. This type of CNC wood router on the market includes multi spindle CNC machine, ATC CNC machine, mini engraving machine, stone engraving machine, etc. If you just do some simple plane processing, you can choose this wood CNC machine.

The above is the processing function of the ordinary wood CNC router (3-axis CNC machine) and the corresponding selection user. Next, let's talk about the 4-axis engraving machine. The 4 axis CNC engraving machine has four processing directions of X, Y, Z and A axes. Since the spindle of this type of CNC machine can swing left and right, the spindle tool can approach the work piece from many different angles and effectively process three effective processing surfaces. The CNC machine can not only realize plane engraving, but also realize 3D engraving of irregular and complex work pieces. In addition, there is a kind of CNC engraving machine with a rotary device which is also called a 4 axis CNC router by many users. This type of 4 axis engraving machine is equipped with a special rotary device, which can effectively process four processing surfaces, especially when processing cylindrical and four-sided three-dimensional work pieces, greatly reducing the number of clamping, and can perform multi-sided processing more easily. Therefore, this type of four-axis CNC engraving machine can realize the processing of three-dimensional work pieces such as keels, Buddha statues, Roman columns, gourds, and cylindrical, turning and box-shaped columns, corbels, armrests, chair legs, door and window frames processing.

Tips: For the choice of these two types of 4 axis CNC machines, many users are easily mistaken. Choosing the wrong machine not only fails to meet your processing needs, but also wastes a lot of financial resources, manpower, materials and time. Why is there such a phenomenon of true and false 4 axis CNC router, stems from engraving. Some small samples such as olive cores have a small amount of deformation during the engraving process. The processing requirements of this relief engraving are suitable for processing with rotary axis CNC router(false 4 axis CNC router). This type of wood CNC router machine with rotary device is also suitable for processing dragon columns, or some symmetrical or cylindrical work pieces. However, for some asymmetric or square and rectangular work pieces, the amount of deformation during the engraving process is too large, it is not suitable to choose the rotary axis engraving machine, so those customers who engrave Guanyin or Buddha ornaments should not consider this rotary axis engraving machine.

Above we are talking about the processing functions and corresponding customers of 3-axis engraving machine, 4-axis engraving machine, and rotary-axis engraving machine. In short, the three-axis CNC machine is suitable for simple plane engraving. The 4-axis engraving machine is suitable for engraving of relatively complex three-dimensional work pieces. The rotary axis engraving machine is suitable for engraving cylindrical work pieces. In addition, if the production volume is relatively large or the production efficiency and processing accuracy are relatively high, you can choose ATC CNC router or a multi-process CNC machine. If it is mostly processing in the stone industry, you can choose stone CNC machine. If it is mostly the processing in the advertising industry or handicraft enthusiasts, you can choose the mini CNC router. For more selection guides, you can contact us. Our professional team provides you with customized machine guides to ensure that you will spend the least amount of money and buy the most satisfactory CNC router machine.