Whatever type of material you choose to work with, a CNC router has a broad range of applications when it comes to home projects. Whichever material you choose a CNC will have the same benefits; the main ones being superior automation and efficiency. Another major benefit of this technology is the high level of accuracy and ability to repeat specifications. That means that once your ...   Read More

Get to know your bits: A CNC router bit is important because it will determine the type of carving that you do, the resolution of the finished piece and how fast your router can move through the wood. For standard CNC routing, bits come in a range of diameters from pinpoint to more than an inch. Different types of bit include fluted end mills, v-groove bits and ballnose end ...   Read More

Metal cutting is one of CAMaster’s table top CNC routers greatest strengths. You can use the bench top router to cut all kinds of non-ferrous metals. Here are a few things to remember when cutting metal. The ideal bracket for metals’ optimum speeds and feeds is much smaller than that of wood. If you don’t stay within this optimum bracket, your cutters will begin to wear out much quicker or break frequently and your surface finish will ...   Read More

The Stinger I CNC router is perfect for the home hobbyist, especially when it comes to making holiday carvings. The Stinger is very affordable and is a conveniently sized bench top router. In spite of its size, this router is incredibly reliable and durable. It has a welded steel frame and top notch Hiwin rails and bearings. It comes with a control PC that runs Windows 7 PRO and has a 19” ...   Read More

Getting the right feeds and speeds for your CNC router is crucial to running your machine at optimum efficiency. 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 ...   Read More

A collet refers to a type of holding device, similar to a chuck. It’s used to keep an object firmly in place. As it’s tightened it exerts a clamping force upon the object it is holding. Collets are frequently used to hold a workpiece or tool in place. A collet has the appearance of an external sleeve. The inner surface is usually cylindrical and the outer surface is usually conical. It may be squeezed it to contract its inner surface ...   Read More

If you are looking for an industrial grade CNC router that is affordable, the Stinger III is an excellent choice. The rigid steel frame and quality precision bearings mean that this machine performs with a smooth travel, even at the highest speeds. You will notice right away how the open table design enables the operator to have unrestricted access from multiple sides of the router, ...   Read More

If you’re preparing to use your CNC machine for some milling projects, the first thing you need to do is buy some good cutting tools. To start out with, you will need a set of reliable cutters for a reasonable price. If you are a newcomer to milling, it’s best to start out with end mills made from high speed steel (HSS) to begin with, as they are less costly and more ...   Read More

Getting the right feeds and speeds for your CNC router is crucial to running your machine at optimum efficiency. Before you set up a file for cutting, there are three parameters that you need to consider in order to achieve the accuracy and finish you desire. Chipload: this refers to the thickness of the chip that is cut out with each cutting edge per revolution.Spindle speed: typically, the speed range of a CNC router spindle is between about ...   Read More