WinCNC is one of the most popular CNC router software solutions on the market today, and has been for many years. This combined software and hardware package gives the user full control of a CNC router via a Windows PC. The hardware is comprised of a 64-bit high-speed digital PCI card and daughter circuit board that can be easily installed inside the PC. What You Get The WinCNC software package is compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit ...   Read More

CNC machines have the ability to perform a wide range of processes with many materials including wood, acrylic, metal, and plastic. Not all users have the same needs from their machine and this can sometimes be problematic if you are buying a pre-made machine as you may end up paying for features that you will not need to use and miss out on processes that you would like. As an alternative, you ...   Read More

Before you set up a file for cutting, there are a number of parameters that you need to consider in order to achieve the accuracy and finish you desire. Chipload is one of the most important factors in the equation. Chipload refers to the thickness of the chip that is cut out with each cutting edge per revolution. The next piece of information you need to know is the spindle speed. Typically, the speed range of a CNC routerspindle is between ...   Read More

Like any other CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machine, a CNC router uses computer software and CNC controller electronics to manipulate a mechanical system. Such a device facilitates greater precision and accuracy than a human operator. Typically, a CNC router can cut in three directions (X, Y and Z). The X- axis runs from front to back, Y-axis runs left to right and Z-axis runs up and ...   Read More

One of the great things about cutting acrylic with a CNC router is that you get a beautifully smooth finish. However, it’s important to remember, that as with many plastics, cutting acrylic requires a little more care that when cutting other substances, such as wood. Here some tips to help you use your CNC router to cut acrylic. Tooling Tooling is an important consideration, ...   Read More

A CNC router is a machine that is controlled by a computer and used for cutting a variety of materials including: wood aluminum composites foam plastics steel CNC routers are available in a wide range of sizes from small, tabletop routers suitable for a home D.I.Y shop, to industrial CNC routers used for making cabinets and furniture, boats and signs. Typically, ...   Read More

If you’re looking to expand the capabilities of your woodworking shop, a CNC router will do just that. This functional tool is great for carving, routing, cutting to size, and creating rabbets, pockets, v-grooves, chamfers, and dados. What’s more, you can use it with a wide range of materials including: hardwood plywood laminates melamine MDF With these machines you can ...   Read More

Whether you’re cabinet making, plastic sheet machining or doing mill-work, when you have demanding router operations in your shop, an automatic tool changing spindle is a necessity if you want to save time and money. This useful device holds a number of different tools so that it can automatically change the bit on the router as and when needed. Benefits of an Automatic Tool ...   Read More

Buying a new CNC machine for your business is a big investment, and one that you don’t want to have to cut corners on. That’s why financing your CNC purchase is a good idea, so long as you get the right deal, and CAMaster works with one of the most prestigious lenders in the industry to ensure that your satisfaction is guaranteed. If that doesn’t work for you, you are free to use your ...   Read More