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Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Right Small CNC Router

CNC routers have become valuable in woodworking and machining applications. These machines enable artisans to make precise cuts on various materials and substrates. Efficient and versatile, CNC router machines have many applications in multiple industries.   If you are interested in acquiring a CNC router for your workshop, this guide provides helpful tips on how to choose the best small ...   Read More

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CNC Router Feeds and Speeds Explained

Achieving optimal results when using a CNC router router goes beyond just the precision of your machine. It also depends on setting the correct CNC feeds and speeds. Machinists and operators must understand how to calibrate the appropriate feed rates for a CNC router to boost production efficiency and optimize the use of their machines. In this guide, we’ll cover various parameters that impact the feed and speed rate of your machine, ...   Read More

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CNC Router Projects for Beginners

So, you have a brand new CNC router in your workshop, and you're dying to get started on a project. Still, you're determining what kind of task would be easy for a newbie but exciting and creative at the same time. This is where having a set of CNC router projects for beginners comes into play. Suppose you're starting to explore the world of computer numerical control (CNC) machining. In that ...   Read More

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10 Applications for Your CNC Router Machine

CNC or computer numerical control router machines are valuable tools for automating production processes that involve cutting, grinding, milling, drilling, engraving, and other operations that can be done with a motor-driven tool. These operations are usually subtractive, which means they cut through and reduce the mass of the material that’s being worked on.   A CNC router uses ...   Read More

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What Is A Collet?

  Workholding tools are devices used in machining to secure a workpiece and keep it immobile. Meanwhile, tool-holding devices affix tools, such as cutting bits, drills, reamers and taps, into place. One example of a workholding tool that can also function as a tool-holding device is a collet.   The collet is a kind of chuck, a clamp or attachment used to hold a piece of work in place. However, the collet differs from other types of chucks ...   Read More

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What Are the Differences Between CNC Mill vs. Router Ma...

Many manufacturers, construction companies, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts use computer numerical control (CNC) machines to simplify their machine operations. However, with various CNC machines available, knowing the differences between each type can help you determine which is best for specific functions.    Take, for example, the difference between a CNC router and a CNC mill. Knowing the difference between a CNC router vs. mill machine can be ...   Read More

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What Is the Difference Between a Lathe and a Milling Ma...

Lathes and milling machines are two of the most used CNC router machines in workshops worldwide. They are excellent cutting tools for shaping and forming various materials, such as wood, metals and plastic. Lathes and milling machines fundamentally differ in how they perform and interact with production materials. In a nutshell, their difference lies in which components move while the other ...   Read More

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5 Signs You Need a Bigger CNC Router

A CNC router is a powerful, versatile piece of equipment capable of performing various tasks, including cutting, milling, engraving, grooving, routing, and pocketing. In most workshops, CNC routers are a reliable tool that helps business owners enhance productivity and scale their operations. When choosing a CNC router for your business, some business owners focus on such characteristics as ...   Read More

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Cutting Metals With A CAMaster Tabletop CNC Router

Metal cutting is one of CAMaster’s tabletop CNC routers’ greatest strengths. With spindles that operate at a much higher top speed than your average conventional milling machine, you can use the benchtop router to cut all kinds of non-ferrous metals. Aside from milling speeds, there are also other factors to consider to protect your CNC metal cutter from potential damage while utilizing ...   Read More