If you need to save money on a CNC router, buying one second hand could be the best option. Routers for industrial woodworking are expensive, with many models reaching the six-figure mark. But shopping for used machines can result in CNC routers that cost less than 70% of their original price. If you need an [...]
Archive | July, 2011
Second Hand Woodworking Machines: Choosing an Industrial CNC Router
by admin on 14. Jul, 2011 in Woodworking Machine Articles
CNC Milling Machines: What are Their Advantages?
by admin on 13. Jul, 2011 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Milling machines come in four operation modes: manual, automated mechanical, automated digital, and automated computer numerical control (CNC) operation. For woodworking companies that produce millwork in limited runs, a manually, mechanically, or digitally operated milling machine may be sufficient. But for companies that produce millwork at a high rate, machines with CNC control are needed. [...]
Woodworking Saws: What Table Saw is Right for Your Woodshop?
by admin on 13. Jul, 2011 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Table saws are essential to professional woodworking. If you use manual saws, and you need to increase your production rate, a table saw is a wise investment. Compared to manual saws, table saws are more expensive and feature-specific, making it crucial to assess what type of saw you need. Below, we examine four types of [...]
Used CNC Machines: Tips for Buying Used CNC Routers
by admin on 13. Jul, 2011 in Woodworking Machine Articles
The price of a CNC router depends on the type of model you need: an industrial, mid range, or hobby model. Industrial models can cost over $100,000, while hobby models can cost less than $4,000. Here, our focus is on industrial models, which represent the largest cost savings opportunity when purchased used. If you need [...]
CNC Wood Working Machines: Using Technology to Get More from Your Fabrication Tools
by admin on 12. Jul, 2011 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery has become an active tool on productions lines creating products from wood. Woodworking, in the past, was a craft where individuals completely utilized hand tools to carve and create every fine detail in a piece. Modernization of machines, along with increased consumer demand, has changed how these crafted items are [...]