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A Computer Numerical Controlled router, also known as a\u00a0CNC Router, is a machine that is controlled by a computer to make composites in material like steel, aluminum, plastic, wood, and foam. It is important to choose a CNC router that will be able to handle all the work requirements that are thrown at it. The two big considerations there are when choosing a CNC router is, how many axes does your router need and what type of motor will you be using. In most cases there are four levels a CNC machine may use, and they all depend on how many axes you intend to use.<\/p>\n

2 Axis<\/strong> \u2013 Usually, you will see these low-end routers being used by hobbyist for basic household items. These types of CNC routers do not use a true Z axis, making them not a great fit for industrial applications.<\/p>\n

3 Axis<\/strong> \u2013 The 3 axis CNC router is among the most common. It uses an eight foot long X axis, four foot Y axis, and a six inch Z axis.<\/p>\n

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4 Axis<\/strong> \u2013 By introducing a fourth axis to the machine it will be able to rotate around the vertical axis. Four axis CNC routers are also chosen for work on a CNC lathe for mill work or in advanced carvings.<\/p>\n

5 Axis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 These CNC routers are able to rotate on two additional axes (compared to the 3 axis) for cutting three dimensional objects without having to re-position. A 5 axis CNC router has the ability to machine five sides of a cube at one time.<\/p>\n

Most small to medium sized businesses will choose to use a 3 or 4 axis machine, while a hobbyist will be fine using a 2\u00a0axis. Five axis CNC routers are most commonly used in industries related to automobile, aerospace, or boating.<\/p>\n

There are two types of motors that can be used to power your CNC router, the stepper motor<\/a> or servo motor. In a\u00a0previous article, titled CNC Motors<\/a>, we discuss the difference between the two motors. There are pros and cons to using either type of motor, read the article to decide which one will fit your needs.<\/p>\n

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