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How to Buy Your First CNC Machine?

  Are you looking to buy a new CNC machine? Then you are at the right place.  In this blog, we will discuss the most important factors that will help you choose the right CNC machine for your needs.  But before we get into it, let us recommend you CNC conversion . It is a process that can help you transform your old machine into a computer-operated machine. It is an affordable way to get your hands on CNC machining.  If you have tried CNC conversion and now looking for a full-fledged CNC machine, here’s what you should know: The Factors You Need to Consider The Nature of Your Projects Firstly, you have to consider the nature of your projects. What kind of materials will you be working on? How many hours are you looking to give to machining? What kind of output do you expect.  When you have answer to all these questions, your choice of CNC machines will narrow down. It will help you outline the features and characteristics you need in your machine.  Understand the SWaP of your Space SW

How to Buy Your First CNC Machine?

  Looking to buy your first CNC machine ? There are a few things that you must know before you make an investment. CNC machines are complicated and get quite overwhelming for a newbie. Therefore, you must do your research and prepare a list of the things that will influence your choice of CNC machine. In this blog we will be discussing some of those essential factors.  But before we get into it, we will advice you start with converting your machine into CNC instead of buying a full-fledge CNC machine.  However, if you have made your mind, here are some of the essential factors that you need to consider: The Factors You Need to Consider The Nature of Your Projects First things first, you have to understand what kind of projects you will be handling with your new CNC machine. Do you need a new machine for milling , drilling, or grinding? What type of materials will you be working on? And what is the kind of production output you are looking to attain?  These questions will help you narro

What’s the Difference Between CNC Router and CNC Mill?

  CNC router and CNC mill are pretty much the same, except when it comes to the materials they work on. However, an expert machinist knows the difference and can spot them from a mile away. Both CNC router and CNC mill are computer operated.  However, CNC router is only used to mill non-metal objects like wood and plastic. CNC mill, on the other hand, is used to mill metals and other harder objects. Let’s take a look at the main differences between these two CNC machines: Design CNC routers come with gantry style design. They are made up of a variety of materials such as plywood, plastic, aluminum, and steel. The harder the material the tougher the machine will be. CNC mills are much stronger than CNC routers. Typically, they are made up of steel and cast iron. CNC mills are also smaller in surface area compared to CNC routers. Cutting Area CNC routers have a larger cutting area compared to CNC mills. Since CNC routers are used to mill non-metal materials, they come with larger cutting