CNC Routing Service
- CNC routing is used to carve, cut, or engrave materials into specific complex shapes and designs.
- Unlike traditional hand-held routing, our CNC routing solution offers precision, consistency, and the ability to automate complex tasks.
- It's commonly used for working with wood, plastics, soft metals and composite materials.
- 3-5 axis Table/Gantry Moving
- Various Bits Options
- 2D, 3D Operations
- ISO 2768 Tolerance Standard
1. Evaluation
After we receive your CAD files, we will evaluate the feasibility.
2. Toolpath Generation
digital design is converted into a toolpath using CAM software, defining the precise movements and cutting strategies for the CNC router to follow.
3. Material Preparation
Your required material is secured on the CNC router's bed, ensuring it's properly aligned and clamped to avoid movement.
4. Machining
The CNC router follows the generated toolpath, cutting, and shaping the material to produce the desired part with high precision.
5. Finishing
After machining, the part undergoes finishing processes such as sanding, polishing, or additional detailing to achieve the required surface quality and aesthetic standards.
By Axis Configuration
3-Axis
- Used for tasks like basic engraving, cutting and shaping flat surfaces.
- Common in woodworking, sign-making, and basic metalworking.
- Limited in efficiently handling complex geometries or intricate designs.
4-Axis
- Enables routing on four sides of a part without manually repositioning.
- Suitable for more complex shapes like curved surfaces, and detailed carvings.
- Still has limitations in accessing hard-to-reach areas and very complex geometries.
5-Axis
- Allows for continuous rotation and tilting without repositioning.
- Can machine complex, multi-sided parts with improved precision and efficiency.
- Provides the highest level of complexity, allowing for intricate designs and minimizing setups.
Straight Bit
A versatile tool commonly used for cutting straight edges and grooves in a variety of materials, including wood, plastics, and composite panels. It's ideal for tasks such as slotting, grooving, and dadoing, providing clean, straight cuts with minimal tear-out.
V-Bit
Comes in two common angles: 60° and 90°. This bit is primarily used for engraving, sign-making, and creating sharp edges or decorative effects. The 60° V-Bit is great for finer, more detailed work, while the 90° V-Bit is suitable for deeper, bolder cuts.
Compression Bit
A specialty bit combine an up-cut and down-cut in one tool, making them ideal for cutting plywood, laminates, and other double-sided materials.
Ball Nose Bit
Have a rounded tip and are used for creating smooth, contoured surfaces and 3D shapes. They are particularly useful in sculpting and engraving applications where gentle curves and intricate details are required.
Spiral Bit
Come in two main types: up-cut and down-cut. Up-cut spiral bits pull chips away from the cutting surface, while down-cut spiral bits push chips down into the material.
Engraving Bit
Used for detailed engraving and etching. They have a fine point that allows for intricate designs and small text.
Materials for CNC Routing
Wood
- Generally higher cutting speeds.
- Allows for higher feed rates.
- Straight bits, compression bits, and ball nose bits are commonly used.
Aluminum
- Requires lower cutting speeds.
- Lower feed rates.
- End mill bits, spiral bits, and o-flute bits are ideal for routing aluminum.
Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- Similar to wood, with higher cutting speeds.
- Moderate to high feed rates.
- Straight bits and compression bits with a fine edge work well with MDF.
Foam
- Very high cutting speeds.
- High feed rates are applicable.
- Ball nose bits, straight bits, and specialized foam routing bits are used.
Acrylic
- Moderate cutting speeds.
- Slower feed rates.
- O-Flute bits and spiral bits with a sharp edge are used for Acrylic's clean cuts.
Polycarbonate (PC)
- Lower to moderate cutting speeds.
- Slower feed rates are required.
- O-Flute bits and spiral bits for clean cuts and a smooth surface.