About CNC Routers
This is general information gathered from my
experience with CNC routers.
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Fact: These unique robotic machines take the exacting
accuracy of a computer and allow a regular person to make objects with extreme quality as a true
craftsperson.
Fact: These engineering marvels are used for so many
different things. Techno CNC routers can cut non-ferrous metals like aluminum, brass and bronze.
Techno CNC routers can cut plastics, hardwood, plywood, foam, bone, mother of pearl, ... Routing,
engraving, polishing, drilling, hole cutting, gluing, liquid dispensing , pick and place, carving are some of
the tasks that can be performed by this amazing machinery.
Fact: I have supplied many CNC routers
and it is always interesting to watch the people watch the Techno CNC router at work. People
stand there in pure glee at what the CNC router is producing. (products to make them money)
Hopefully by now you have figured out that I am excited with the CNC routers and love to
share this information with anybody interested. I like to find new applications and purposes for
them. I love to share the basics of how to get my CNC routers to work for
you.
There are only 4 steps for making single
parts:

Drawing (new software makes this simple)
Get a cad drawing or produce your own cad
drawing. This can be done in many different programs. The drawing needs to be to the proper scale and the cad
program must be able to file export to a common cad format if it is not produced in a CAD/CAM program. A
DXF file format is the most common 2D and stl the most common 3D.. Some programs that are use are
Enroute4 , V carve Pro, Visual Mill, Rhino 3D, Corel Draw, Autocad, Google Sketch...

Toolpath (Software again is the hero and can perform most of the
task)
Techno CNC routers operate by reading a file
called G-Code. Your CAM software package will produce the toolpath and save it as G-Code using a Techno
post processor. The post processor is a simple filter to include information in the G-Code file that enables
the Techno CNC router to function properly. It works sort of like a printer driver. You can hand write
a G-Code program for simple parts. It is also easy to modify the code with Windows Notepad included
with windows. There are sample programs included with your Techno CNC router and a listing of the codes it
understands. You can set it up to turn on the coolant and spindle, pause, do drill routines and
movements. Some CAM packages are very easy to use. These programs make it easy to produce parts
that before would require weeks to program manually with thousands of lines of G-Code. Most of the paths I
have made are finished in seconds. The CAM programs usually have the means to display the toolpath in
graphics. This is very helpful in proofing the toolpath. You can see how deep and which side of the part the
cutter is going to travel. This has saved me several pieces of material and stopped unnecessary rework and
lots of time. Drawing and making the toolpath is usually performed in the office not on the shop floor. The
computer that operates the Techno CNC router is kept busy operating the router making
parts. Action CNC Routers and Supplies offers training on most software we sell.

Setup (Basic computer skills with a little mechanical
planning)
Machine setup includes loading the G-Code file into the
Techno machine controller, installing the correct router bit in the spindle, installing the dust collector
shroud, securing the material blank to the router table, setting all axis to the zero position in
relationship to the material blank and verifying the area is clear and safe to operate the
router. Action CNC gives you the training to do these things with your machine
purchase.

Production (Putting that planning to work and getting to the
profits)
Press start, check on the progress while doing other
task, remove parts and spoil, clean up table, reload material , press start and make the next
one.

New Item for holding down materials without vacuum.
Very aggressive double sided hold down tape for CNC
routers 2 sizes available
Double sided hold down tape for CNC routers 1" wide x
36 yard 2 rolls $24.00
Double sided hold down tape for CNC routers 2" wide x
36 yard $24.00 a roll
Plus freight. Call to order.
817-330-9402
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