How to Select a Desktop CNC Router?
Generally speaking, a desktop CNC router is also called a mini CNC router which is a kind of mini CNC machine,
and its price lower then full size ones and also they can be widely
used in different fields for small businesses and hobbyists.
A standard feature of a desktop
CNC router is an engine providing one or two horsepower, running off 120
volts of electricity. This makes the machine convenient to use inside a
typical commercial or home workshop.
A desktop CNC router is with compact size to save space and storage, as well as cost of transportation.
How to select a desktop CNC router? Today let us give you some simple suggestions。
First, select a desktop CNC router
that does not take up much space because it this is very important if
your business is planning to expand in the near future, a smaller size
desktop CNC machine can be easily to be shifted around or moved to a
different place any you want.
Second, limitations may be
significant for a desktop CNC router in comparison with industrial CNC
routers since the size and lower price generally mean it will have fewer
features.
Third, before buying, verify that the desktop CNC
router is able to handle all the functions your business requires and
will allow additional functions to be added in the future.
Third, Generally speaking, a desktop CNC
router usually focus on the needs of a specific industry, material or
task, so research should be done beforehand to make sure the proper
model is selected.
As a leading and professional mini CNC router manufacturer, ChinaCNCzone supply many hot models of deskop CNC routers such as CNC 3040 series, CNC 6040 series, CNC 6090 series and HY-3040
series, each with different working size and can undertake different
task, if you are interested, please kindly feel free to contact us.
Before talking about where a desktop cnc router can be used?Let us talk about
What is a desktop CNC router first.
A desktop CNC router or a mini CNC router, is a small, lightweight
mini CNC machine used in engraving,carving and drilling. Depending on the make and model
of the desktop CNC router, it is capable of doing light routing work in
various materials such as plastic, wood, granite, acrylic and
non-ferrous metals. As demand continues to grow for this compact
machine, the price has consistently been declining, allowing individuals
to enter the commercial market or hobbyists to complete home projects.
It is
believed that the rising popularity of desktop CNC routers will
eventually replace traditional woodworkers. These may provide the
opportunity for ordinary people to create intricate designs in a
fraction of the time it takes experienced artisans. Software used in
conjunction with a desktop CNC router helps individuals or businesses
become top performers. The software provided with the purchase of a mini CNC router is usually simple to learn and does not require the user to have
advanced technical skills.
Where a desktop CNC router
A desktop CNC router can be widely used in engraving, instrument making,
prototyping and carving in a variety of industries, such as
manufacturing, arts and crafts, decorating and advertising. It is common among small businesses and hobbyists
instead of a full-size CNC machine. Hobbyists like to buy a desktop CNC
router for creating unique toys for their collections such as below:
As a leading desktop CNC router factory,
ChinaCNCzone is dedicated to provide users the affordable high quality
desktop CNC router always, and we already have many hot model ones such
as CNC 6040, CNC 3040, CNC 6090, HY-3040 and so on. They are widely used in different field like woodworking, arts and crafts with 4 axis and mini 5 axis.
Now
there are more and more CNC hobbyist, and they make many different
models of interesting things, each hobbyist wants to own a ideal hobby CNC router, but sometimes they have no ideas on how to select
one, ChinaCNCzone today share 4 tips for reference.
First, before choosing a hobby CNC router
that is best for you, carefully consider how you will use the unit, how
often you will use it, and where you intend to store the unit in your
workshop. A hobby CNC router is generally smaller than professional
units, which will limit the size of materials that you can machine.
Hobby CNC router also tend to have fewer advanced features, such as
self-changing bits, so you will need to figure out what features are
high priority for your needs, and which ones you can do without.
Second,be sure to do a bit of research
into various hobby CNC router software options as well. A CNC, or
computer numeric control machine, must be used in conjunction with a
computer that can run the appropriate programs for controlling the
machine. Some routers will include a computer with the purchase, while
others must be hooked up to a machine not included with the purchase. If
you already own a computer you intend to use with the hobby CNC router,
be sure the computer is compatible with the machine's requirements, and
the appropriate software can be loaded onto the computer.
Third, a CNC router is designed to cut
away material from a large piece of wood, metal, plastic, or other
material. You will need to decide what materials you are likely to cut,
as this will decide what kind of hobby CNC router you will need to
purchase. Some machines are equipped to handle cutting of various
materials, while others are intended for one type of material only. You
will also need to think about the size of the pieces of material you are
likely to cut at any point. The size of the machine's bed, as well as
the overhead clearance, will decide how large of a piece your hobby CNC
router can cut. Be sure to buy a machine that can handle the largest
piece of material you are likely to cut for your hobby purposes.
Fourth some hobby CNC router models are designed
for use on a workbench, while other units are larger and feature an
independent stand or support. Take measurements in your workspace to
determine which design is most appropriate for your space, and remember
that the machine can take up a significant amount of space on a
workbench, so you may need to find a place to store the machine when it
is not in use. Standalone units will also take up a fair amount of space
in a workshop, so these units are usually only suitable for larger
spaces.
As a leading China mini CNC router manufacturer, our models such as CNC 6040, CNC 3040, CNC 6090, HY-3040
are ideal for CNC hobbyist, they not include a computer, and the
largest size one CNC 6090 with working area 600mm*900mm*150mm, and can
engrave wide range of material such as wood, acrylic, brass,
alumimun,PVC, PCB and resin.
Our mini CNC router such as CNC 3040, CNC 6040, CNC 6090 made by ChinaCNCzone can support Mach 3 software by parallel port and USB CNC software by USB interface, and now our CNC 6040Z and 6090 CNC router can also be compatible with our new updated Mach 3 USB controller.
USB CNC controller or Mach 3 USB controller? Which one better? Actually, we can not tell you directly, but let us make simple comparisons for you.
First, what software they can support?
Mach
3 USB controller only support mach 3 software. (ChinaCNCzone provide
mach 3 crack English version for free and original version by paying for
4 different language)
USB CNC controller: two kinds of softwares, only USB CNC software when use the USB interface (ChinaCNCzone provide USB CNC software for free.), but when use parallel port with computer, only mach 3 software.
Second, support computer system
Mach 3 USB controller: Win 7 32 Bits.
USB CNC controller: Win 10, Win 8，Win 7，Win xp
Note:
No matter mach 3 software or USB CNC software, if you update the Win
system, you need to do a backup for both first in order to use the
already registered software as before.
Third, support language
Mach 3 software: Crack version only English and Chinese, Original: English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian.
USB CNC software: provides different languages for free.
Fourth,
mach3 software is more popular than USB CNC software because more users
are familiar with it, and it is more easier and efficient for them to
operate.
And some users like
USB CNC software too. Because it has special advantages such as it is
free and it support multi-language and also work very steady too.
Fifth: Cost
Mach
3 USB controller: most users are familiar with Mach 3 software, so mach
3 USB controller means operating easily and saving time. Even though
the cost is a little higher, customers still like to select it.
USB CNC controller: free Multi-language and also work very steady, and cost less, many users also like it too.
As a leading mini CNC router manufacturer and hobby CNC router supplier, ChinaCNCzone never stops to develop new technology to better meet customers and users actual need.
And now, according to customers need, ChinaCNCzone make a breakthrough about the USB controller boxes of CNC 6040 and CNC 6090: they can now support Mach3 USB controller.
What are the advantages of the Mach3 USB controller?
1.With
the Mach 3 USB controller, the CNC 6040 and CNC 6090 can be connect
with notebook and desktop computer directly with USB interface, no need
to find old version of computer with parallel port any more, and this
make things more easily.
2.Can be compatible with mach 3 software directly,and no need to use USB CNC software like before.
3.Through setting mach 3 software, users can adjust the spindle speed of the mini CNC router according to need easily.
As a leading desktop CNC router manufacturer, ChinaCNCzone does not only focal on mini CNC routers such CNC 6090, CNC 6040, CNC 3040, HY 3040, and we are also one of the most reliable CO2 laser engraving machine supplier.
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customers visiting in 2016. In March, 2016, our CEO Jack and Russia
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