| CNC machines are used in a variety of industrial | | | | are used in many industries, both large and small shops. |
| settings and in woodworking shops. Most are out of | | | | They are efficient and reliable. Bridgeport mills are built |
| the price range for the individual user, but can be | | | | to last a lifetime. However, they are very expensive. |
| purchased used for about half the price. These | | | | The price is out of the range that most people can |
| machines increase speed and accuracy when doing | | | | afford. |
| large jobs or repetitive tasks. | | | | The CNC mill is a specialty piece of equipment. It uses |
| How CNC Machines Work | | | | computer programming and robotics for accurate |
| ? | | | | operation. The results are more accurate than any |
| CNC machines are used in a variety of industry, | | | | person could ever achieve. For this reason, Bridgeport |
| manufacturing processes and woodworking shops. | | | | mills are often used in the airline industry. Once the |
| CNC routers are used for drilling holes. Some | | | | specs are entered, the CNC decides which tools need |
| machines have the capability of holding several tools. | | | | to be used and automatically changes the tools as |
| This allows them to perform more than one operation | | | | needed. |
| at a time. They save time and improve accuracy. | | | | Engraving equipment is made to engrave a variety of |
| CNC stands for Computer Numerated Control. This | | | | materials including glass, stone, metal, wood, |
| technology was first seen in the 1970s. The machines | | | | composites and many others. The machines mark and |
| need to be programmed and set up properly before | | | | engrave with more accuracy than could ever be |
| operation. Once the initial set up is completed, they are | | | | achieved by hand. Everything from large signs to small |
| fairly easy to operate and keep running. | | | | lettering can be done, depending on your needs. |
| In CNC routers, they can be programmed to drill holes | | | | ? |
| in an automatic fashion. This is faster and more | | | | Buying Used units |
| accurate over several pieces than in manual drilling. | | | | ? |
| The results are more uniform. This method is very | | | | CNC equipment is very expensive and out of the price |
| beneficial for larger jobs that require a lot of drilling. | | | | range of most people. Buying used CNC electronics is |
| Manual drilling can become tiring and when the | | | | an affordable option for some people. You can save |
| operator becomes tired, the results can become | | | | nearly 50% or more on some equipment. Be careful |
| inconsistent. | | | | when buying used, you want to be sure the equipment |
| ? | | | | is in good condition. |
| Types of CNC Machines | | | | A better option is to look for refurbished equipment. |
| ? | | | | These machines have been inspected at the factory. |
| A CNC lathe is a good piece of equipment for cutting | | | | Any broken or damaged components are replaced. In |
| wood. These come in models ranging from fifteen to | | | | many cases, the machine is painted and new decals |
| forty horsepower. The amount of power you need | | | | are applied. It?s like getting a new machine for a |
| depends on the amount of wood you will use with the | | | | significantly reduced price. Often, you will get a one |
| lathe. The best models operate in several different | | | | year warranty with reconditioned equipment. This gives |
| modes, from completely manual to all CNC. This allows | | | | you time to be sure it is working properly and if not, |
| you to tailor the machine?s operation for each project. | | | | you can get it fixed for free. |
| A Bridgeport mill is the best in milling technology. Mills | | | | |