Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) woodworking machinery was created in the 1970s, a time when most equipment required the frequent assistance of a machinist. By making it possible to control a machine using a computer, CNC technology made woodworking machinery more efficient, and allowed companies to staff fewer machinists. CNC products offer several financial and technical [...]
Archive | April, 2012
CNC Woodworking Equipment: Frequently Asked Questions
by admin on 20. Apr, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Six Questions to Ask Before Buying Used CNC Routers
by admin on 19. Apr, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Are you thinking about investing in a pre-owned CNC router? If so, it is important to assess the quality of the machine before you buy it. If you need assistance determining the value of a pre-owned woodworking machine, answering the questions below can help you make an accurate determination: Who owned the machine? Knowing the [...]
Tips for Buying a Reliable Panel Saw
by admin on 18. Apr, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
A panel saw cuts panels out of wood, plastic, and other materials. In woodworking, it is commonly used in the production of cabinetry, tables, and wood paneling. Panel saws are available in conventional models or CNC models. The former requires the operator to move the cutting mechanism across the cutting plane in a vertical or [...]
Considerations When Buying Woodworking Machines
by admin on 17. Apr, 2012 in Woodworking Machine Articles
Investing in woodworking machinery can be a blessing and a burden. Although a machinery upgrade can lead to increased revenue via increased production capacity, it also requires a financial sacrifice, at least in the short run. To make the sacrifice worthwhile, woodworkers must approach machinery purchases carefully, knowing exactly what they need and the best [...]