CNC Router or Nesting CNC Machine, Which One to Choose?
Both CNC routers and nesting CNC machines are computer-controlled machines used for woodworking. They can both cut, carve, and mill wood materials, so what’s the difference? As a woodworking factory or furniture manufacturer, how do you choose between the two? This article provides a comparison of the similarities and differences between the two machines.
Similarities
- Appearance & Configurations
Both consisting of mechanical and electrical parts. Which is the frame, work table, gantry, driving system, inverter, controlling system, spindle, and control cabinet.
- Functions & Applications
Widely used in furniture processing industry, home decoration, wooden doors manufacturing.
Types of processed materials:Wood of any species, wood-based board materials (chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, plywood, etc.),composite materials (Alucobond, Dibond, any polystyrene (including PVC and polystyrene with polycarbonate),getinax, artificial stone, non-ferrous metal, acrylic glass and plexiglass, model plastic, etc.
- Operations & Performance
Both use corresponding computer software to make layouts and designs. The operators are able to see the whole process and the machine provides protection and safety features.
When to choose a CNC router machine?
When choosing a CNC router machine, consider the type of machine and the range of materials it can process. In addition to cutting, CNC routers can also perform 2D carving, 3D engraving, cylindrical workpiece engraving, surface milling, pocketing and side drilling. Common CNC router models include 3-axis and 4-axis machines, multi-process and multi-spindle machines, and ATC routers.
When to choose a nesting CNC machine?
The nesting CNC machine is mainly used for cutting wood panels for making furniture such as doors, cabinets, shelves, and racks. With the matched software, it can nest designs online and optimize layout. It can also drill, groove, and cut three processes in one feeding. Plus, the CNC wood cutting machine can cut irregular shapes from the panels quickly.
Choosing the right and suitable machine can surely increase the production efficiency, save labor costs meanwhile brings more profits. Welcome contact to get a free quote from Zicar.
