CNC equipment provides astounding cost efficiency benefits to woodworking businesses. The routers you implement within your facility can be of new or used condition. Used machines cost less to purchase, are dependable, and often come with a limited service agreement.
You must understand how the equipment works before you can decide if CNC routers are the right choice for your business. A computer controlled device uses machine generated design instructions to perform cutting or shaping on a piece. The operator inputs the layout into a computer aided design program for actual production. Instructions are sent to the motors regarding axis directions. A router can operate on three or five axes, with five providing advanced end products. The device loads a piece, performs the needed actions, and then moves on to the next one.
These contraptions are ideal in production environments where assembly line processes are common. You can implement them to improve productivity, decrease material costs, and to create design enhanced products.
Used Woodworking Machinery: A fitting Choice Prevents Machine Problems
A router can break whether it is new or used woodworking machinery. Many measures can be taken to reduce the common breaking causes of these machines. Collet wear is one of the most experienced complications when running CNC routing equipment. It can be contributed to over ninety percent of routing tool problems. You can inspect the cutters shank on your machine for brown marks or fretting. Browning comes from cutting vibration while the machine is in operation.
Collets heat, cool, tighten, and loosen during piece cutting, causing incorrect gripping. When the collet cannot grip the shank appropriately, the result is large amounts of vibration that leads to shearing. In these situations, your collet will have to be replaced to again achieve proper cutting. You can reduce this effect by keeping the collets clean with a brass brush purchasable through most suppliers.
Selecting the wrong type of tooling is another leading cause for machine breakdown. The equipment has to fit the type of wood cutting being applied in your facility. If you only select a lower quality tool to get by, odds are you will spend more in repair costs due to the additional wear on the machine. Buying cheaper tooling to cut costs is another problem factor with implemented equipment. Do not confuse this with the purchase of used woodworking machinery.
You can find a quality brand and model in used condition without sacrificing performance. Match the tool with the job regarding the amount of pieces being put out during use. In other words, do not buy a midrange device to operate in a large manufacturing facility because it will not be capable of keeping up with your production requirements. When your business is smaller, do not suffer the additional expense of buying need surpassing equipment.
RT Machine can service and prepare any CNC router you buy for your business. Our professionals are available to make sure you purchase the right equipment. Call us today to avoid the aforementioned issues and to obtain highly dependable equipment.
