How many types of CNC routers are there?

CNC Router is mainly classified based on its number of axes and functions. The following is a detailed explanation of its several main types:

1、 Classified by number of axes

3-axis CNC Router

Characteristic: Move along three different axes, X, Y, and Z, simultaneously. The X-axis represents the left-right direction, the Y-axis represents the front back direction, and the Z-axis represents the up-down direction.

Application: Mainly used for cutting flat, 2D, and 2.5D components, such as flat carving and circular carving.

4-axis CNC Router

Features: On the basis of the 3-axis CNC Router, an additional rotation axis (A-axis), also known as the 4th rotation axis CNC Router, has been added. Four axes can work simultaneously, that is, X, Y, Z, A four axis linkage.

Category:

4-axis planar router: Only carve or cut on one side of the material.

4-axis 3D CNC Router: capable of 3D rotary engraving or cutting, where one axis (X, Y, or Z) is converted to the A-axis for processing.

Application: The 4-axis CNC Router worktable can work on both sides and is suitable for more complex machining requirements.

5-axis CNC Router

Features: It has three linear moving axes X, Y, and Z, as well as two rotation axes A, B (or C), which can achieve more complex machining actions. Among them, the A, B (or C) axes correspond to the rotation axes of X, Y, and Z, and the main axis can rotate 180 degrees left and right.

Application: 5-axis CNC Router can machine more complex three-dimensional shapes and surfaces, suitable for high-precision and high complexity machining fields such as aerospace and automotive manufacturing.

2、 Classified by Function

CNC Router for Wood Processing

Features: Specially used for cutting and carving wood, with efficient and precise processing capabilities.

Applications: Furniture manufacturing, wood carving art, and other fields.

CNC Router for Stone Processing

Features: It has strong cutting force and stability for cutting and carving hard materials such as stone.

Application: Tombstone carving, stone decoration and other fields.

Metal Processing CNC Router

Features: Used for cutting, punching, and carving metal materials, with high processing accuracy and speed.

Application: fields such as mold manufacturing and automotive parts processing.

Laser cutting CNC Router

Features: Combining laser cutting technology and CNC control technology, it can achieve high-precision and high-speed cutting processing.

Application: Widely used in advertising production, packaging printing, electronic component processing and other fields.

In summary, CNC routers can be classified into multiple types based on their number of axes and functions. When choosing a CNC Router, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the specific machining requirements and material characteristics in order to select the most suitable machining equipment.