CNC router projects

CNC Router Projects.

A CNC Router is used to make useful parts for projects or complete projects. A complete project can be a 3d caving. Parts of a project can be made and then assembled to produce a complete project like a robot. [The Pilot Pro CNC router]

The CNC router works like a printer. You compose your work on the computer and then send the design or drawing to the CNC router for the hard copy. This outputs a 3 dimensional copy of your work. The CNC router uses a cutting tool instead of an ink jet. The cutting tool is generally a router but other cutters can be used as well. The CNC router can be fitted with a laser, plasma torch, or knife.

The CNC works on the Cartesian coordinate system (X, Y, Z) for 3D motion control. To make high quality parts for projects you need a CNC router. CNC stands for computer numerically controlled cutting tool. This gives the computer a printer like ability to drive a CNC machine to make parts for you. The extra stuff you need depends on what you want to do.

For engraving and general purpose cutting all you need is some material to engrave or cut on and an engraving or cutting tool bit.

Take a file of a picture or part and convert it to g-code. Clamp the work piece down and then use the driver program to zero the CNC and run the g-code file. This will command the CNC to make the desired parts for you, quickly and accurately. Use it for all kinds of projects to make PCBs, gears, molds, etc.

The CNC Router is great for hobbies, engineering prototyping, product development, art, robotic education, and production work.

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