CNC Machine for Woodworking

The CNC (computer numerical control) machine is the machine that is operated by a computer. The CNC machines are now widely used in any industry, including the woodworking industry. In the modern woodworking industry, computer programs are commonly used to control and run the machine to form the wood to make components. It is big help to the woodworking and furniture industries. With the modern CNC machine, then the process of making furniture components can be done much faster and safer with a consistent result. The old process with a manual process to form the wood is hard and needs a lot of effort. The woodworking processes to form the wood highly depend to the condition to the operator. The output is highly dependent to the operator condition; the variation to the operator skill and power will highly affect the consistency and quantity of the output. The manual process is also dangerous since it lets the man always be nearby with the machine. 

With the CNC machine, then we let the computer program run the machine. The result is the consistent product, the faster process, less manpower, and a safer process. What we need is to set the machine and the program properly and let it work automatically. The CNC machine now is very advanced; most of the modern CNC machines can be operated easily. The machine can read the technical drawing; we can just insert the drawing into the machine brain and let him work. The computer programming is also available in many woodworking processes. Many woodworking processes, such as cutting, sharpening, boring, and caving, can now be done with the CNC machine.
CNC machining technology is now very advanced. Currently, CNC machines are available with many functions, from cutting panels to specified sizes and shapes or to forming 3-dimensional objects or components with accurate and precise form and size. A CNC machine is available to create carvings for panels or components. With this machine, we can form various kinds of goods and components with various kinds, shapes, and sizes in big volumes with precise form and consistent results.

CNC machine for panel

However, of course this machine should be used wisely. The machine is only equipment; it will give the maximum benefit only when it is properly used. Here are some things that need to be considered when we want to run the CNC machine:

• The CNC machine will require operators and maintenance that understand the computer program.

This machine works by using the program computer as the brain. To serve the machine, then we need to insert the drawing and program that can be read by the machine software. There could be trouble caused by the software problem. With the fast development of the software, then we may need to update the software to make it keep working. To handle the machine with its aspects, knowledge about the software is needed to complete the woodworking knowledge and skill. 

• CNC needs the good condition of the apparatus.

The role of the CNC is to move the apparatus with certain motion. But the process of forming the wood depends on the mechanical tools that work to cut, bore, and form the wood. The knives, bore, and other cutting tools are very important factors to get a good result. To get a good result, then we need to keep the mechanical tool and apparatus in good condition. Equipment also must be installed properly; make sure it is quite stable to let the tool form the wood.

• The volume of the job.

The machine works to make the product at the same size and form in a large amount. But when the different size or form of the component is made, then the machine has to be stopped and set up with a new setting. The same feed is also needed by the machine to make the same result. The machine is more suitable to make the product or component with the same size, form, and model in a large amount. If the volume is not quite big, then we may waste a lot of time and energy to set and warm up the machine. Since there is a lot of variation in the wood, we may also need to consider the variation properties of the wood.