CNC machinery plays an invaluable role in commercial woodworking. Unlike standard routers, CNC routers can produce hundreds of pieces in a short time. They can also reduce the number of errors that occur in production runs, often eliminating them. If you are considering investing in a CNC router, but you have questions about their design [...]
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Buying a CNC Router: Is it Time to Upgrade from Your Standard Router?
by admin on 14. Feb, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
In the early 1970s, the invention of CNC machinery prompted a change in the way woodwork was performed. Until that time, woodwork that involved a router, or any number of other machines, required the machine operator to participate physically in the machining process. In addition to monitoring the machine’s performance and making the necessary adjustments, [...]
Used Woodworking Equipment: Tips for Buying Used Machines
by admin on 13. Feb, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Are you in the market for a used woodworking machine? If so, then it is important to make the right considerations before you buy one, especially if you cannot return it after you do. Assuming you know which type of equipment you need and how much it will cost, we offer some tips that will [...]
Used CNC Woodworking Machinery: Frequently Asked Questions
by admin on 16. Jan, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Most woodworkers prefer to buy machinery new instead of used. When the cost of a new CNC machine is unaffordable, buying it pre-owned is not a bad option. For decades, woodworking companies have known that industrial, pre-owned machines can perform like new for years to come—a fact that leads some companies to choose used machines [...]
A CNC Panel Saw: How Does it Compare to a Manual Panel Saw?
by admin on 13. Jan, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
A panel saw cuts sheets of material into sized panels. In woodworking, it is used to cut plywood, veneer, plastic, and other materials. Panel saws are categorized by their structural design—vertical or horizontal. They are also categorized by their method of operation—manual control or computer numerical control (CNC). Because horizontal, computer-controlled machinery is preferred for [...]