#cncwood #cncrouter #cncwoodworking #woodworking #cnc #woodwork #desgin #artisan #maker #artisan #diy #work #workinprogress Whether you currently use a CNC router or are just curious what the hype is all about, get ready to see some of the amazing things CNC can do in your shop, including engraving WOOD AND granite, cutting polycarbonate, brass, foam, cardboard, […]
Today I’m going to tackle how automation can help you prove your design, and optimise for cost effective CNC production, quickly. It’s the front-end that is often neglected, yet it is vital before you begin CNC manufacturing in any volume. And let’s not forget what we often initially use CNC machining for, rapid prototyping and
Cutting plastic with 3×3 cnc router machine. VELOX CNC model VR3636. Feed rate of the roughing was set to 45 IPM at .250″ depth of cut, 20K RPM, .500″ diameter cutter, 2 flute end mill. The finish pass was at 20IPM. We used VisualMill as the CAM. Mach 3 control software was connected to the
TAP Plastics customer Rich built his own CNC router using 3D printed plans by V1 Engineering. He used polycarbonate on the sides to shield from stray material pieces, and PETG corner molding to support the drag train. Shop polycarbonate here: https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/polycarbonate_sheets/516 Shop corner molding here: https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_rods_tubes_shapes/corner_molding/152 source
Whether you currently use a CNC router or are just curious what the hype is all about, get ready to see some of the amazing things CNC can do in your shop, including engraving granite, cutting polycarbonate, brass, foam, cardboard, and yes, cutting and engraving wood. Read the companion article here: https://www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/cnc-machines/cnc-routers-can-do-all-that The CNC being