Since ancient times, the tree has been considered one of the the best materials for the manufacture of household items, as well as decorative elements. This is not surprising, because wood is accessible, relatively inexpensive and durable. In addition, it is safe for health because it is environmentally friendly pure material. And, with all these advantages, wood is quite easy to process. At the same time, the patterns turn out to be so beautiful that an ordinary object becomes a real work of art.
And one of the most effective tools for processing of this material is wood engraving machine. Firstly, it is quite easy to use. Secondly, it allows you to perform interesting design on the product. And thirdly, the finished item turns out so elegant that it looks even more beautiful than when handmade. Machines can save a lot of time and effort for craftsmen, as well as increase the quality of products.
What material works best with? CNC machine for wood?
In order for the work to be “clean” and the machine for a long time worked properly, it is important to choose the right wood. The type of material, its humidity, surface condition and thickness are important. Of course, during laser processing these parameters are not as important as when working with a cutter, but it is better to pay attention to them so that the result of the work pleases you.
Depending on the type of material, its color and texture, CNC machine for wood allows you to create unique engraving options. Best results can be achieved when working with light-colored workpieces that contain a lot of resin. The pattern will be almost “eternal” if done on hard woods such as ash, walnut, oak, mahogany or alder. But it is worth considering that oak can chip during processing. It is most convenient to work with material that has less lint. It is better to avoid soft rocks, because only perfectly new cutters can handle them, and even then with difficulty.
A few more details for wood engraving
You should also keep in mind that if you need small patterns, it is best to make them on walnut blanks. It is important that the humidity is no more than 8 percent.
Ash is suitable for large parts. Maple will be difficult to process, but the result of the work is very beautiful. Birch is perfect for paintings and panels. The pear is easy to process, and the surface of the product is perfectly smooth. If you choose the right material and calculate your strengths, you will definitely like the resulting pattern.
Uncover sheet materials for advertising, construction, furniture production on CNC milling machines in Moscow. 3 CNC machines with work tables 2x4 m. The production is conveniently located in the nearest Moscow region (M.O., Novoryazanskoe highway, 15 km from the Moscow Ring Road, Lytkarino). New cutters for every order. We work according to 2014 prices!
Cutting plastic sheets
The modern chemical industry produces sheet plastics for any purpose and purpose. Colorless, transparent or colored in the mass, viscous, impact-resistant or lightweight foam. Thanks to your unique properties and a wide range of formats and thicknesses, they have become indispensable in the manufacture of outdoor and interior advertising, commercial equipment, construction, furniture production and other industries. The plastic sheets that we cut most often are plexiglass/acrylic, polystyrene, PVC, PET, monolithic and cellular polycarbonate. Below is the cost of cutting per 1 linear meter.
Prices for cutting plexiglass/acrylic
| 1-2 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 18 |
| 3-4 | 40 | 31 | 25 | 19 |
| 5-6 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 23 |
| 8-12 | 61 | 56 | 43 | 30 |
| 20-25 | 94 | 90 | 68 | 47 |
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The cost of cutting plexiglass/acrylic is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting polystyrene
| 1-3 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 15 |
| 4-6 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 17 |
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The cost of cutting polystyrene is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting PVC
| 1-2 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| 3 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| 4-6 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 16 |
| 8-10 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 18 |
| 19-24 | 45 | 38 | 30 | 22 |
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The cost of cutting PVC is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting PET
| 1-2 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 15 |
| 3-4 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 16 |
| 5-6 | 40 | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| 8-12 | 70 | 60 | 47 | 40 |
| 20-25 | 104 | 98 | 84 | 71 |
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The cost of cutting PET is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting monolithic polycarbonate
| 1-2 | 46 | 41 | 34 | 28 |
| 3-4 | 81 | 77 | 63 | 49 |
| 5-6 | 117 | 99 | 83 | 68 |
| 8 | 135 | 117 | 101 | 86 |
| 10 | 194 | 171 | 149 | 126 |
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The cost of cutting monolithic polycarbonate is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting cellular polycarbonate
| 4-6 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 15 |
| 8-10 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 16 |
| 16 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 20 |
| 20 | 46 | 39 | 31 | 24 |
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The cost of cutting cellular polycarbonate is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Cutting wood and derived sheet materials
Solid wood - unique natural material. For the highest environmental safety, endlessly rich texture and ease of processing, the wood has received nationwide love and respect. A significant disadvantage of this material is the narrow range of sizes and thicknesses. The dimensions of any lumber are limited by the dimensions of the log. Fortunately, new materials have been developed that provide a solution to this problem. A material such as plywood is made from glued and pressed veneer - essentially from the same wood. It is very close to wood in terms of environmental friendliness and strength, but is supplied in a convenient format - in sheets of 1525x1525, 1220x2440 and 1500x3000 mm with a range of thicknesses from 3 to 40 mm. A more recent development is sheet materials of fiberboard, chipboard and MDF, which are made from shavings of varying degrees of processing. Production technology from finely divided raw materials combined adhesive composition, allows you to remove any restrictions on the format and thickness of materials. These materials have the highest homogeneity, in other words, there are no knots or voids in them. The most popular sheet format of fiberboard, chipboard or MDF is 2080x2800 mm with a thickness of 3 to 40 mm. Wood and all derived sheet materials are beautifully cut and we often work with them.
Prices for cutting plywood
| 3-6 | 45 | 30 | 25 | 22 |
| 7-10 | 53 | 38 | 32 | 27 |
| 12-20 | 60 | 45 | 37 | 30 |
| 21-24 | 76 | 67 | 52 | 38 |
| 27-30 | 95 | 83 | 65 | 47 |
| 35-40 | 120 | 107 | 94 | 83 |
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The cost of cutting plywood is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting wood
| 6-10 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 |
| 11-15 | 40 | 37 | 28 | 20 |
| 16-25 | 75 | 70 | 58 | 42 |
| 26-50 | 104 | 98 | 79 | 58 |
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The cost of cutting wood is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting MDF
| 3-6 | 39 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| 7-10 | 45 | 38 | 31 | 23 |
| 12-20 | 54 | 41 | 35 | 26 |
| 30 | 77 | 68 | 55 | 38 |
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The cost of cutting MDF is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Prices for cutting chipboard/chipboard
| 3-6 | 45 | 30 | 26 | 22 |
| 7-10 | 53 | 38 | 32 | 26 |
| 12-20 | 60 | 49 | 38 | 30 |
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The cost of cutting chipboard/laminated chipboard is indicated in Russian rubles without VAT per linear meter. The cost of the order is calculated as the sum of the lengths of all cutting lines in meters, multiplied by the cost of a linear meter for the corresponding thickness of the material. |
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Cutting aluminum composite sheets
We do not cut metals, the capabilities of our milling equipment CNC does not allow this. But we often work with aluminum composite sheet materials. The aluminum composite consists of three layers - two layers of aluminum foil up to 0.5 mm thick and a layer of synthetic filler pressed between them. Aluminum composite mills very well, is quite strong and lightweight, and bends repeatedly at the milling sites. Used in construction for cladding facades of buildings, entrance groups and other solutions. The two most popular aluminum composite sheet formats are 1220x4000 and 1500x4000 mm. The industry produces sheets 6000 mm long, but we do not work with them.
Chip removal system.
The company's fleet includes 2 milling machines with work tables 2100x4100 mm each. The machines are capable of cutting sheets of materials for advertising, construction, furniture production, etc. for almost all available sizes without preliminary cutting with an accuracy of 0.03 mm in one step with one file. The cutting modes are controlled electronically with new firmware. Spindles with a power of 3 kW and rotation speeds of up to 24,000 rpm generate kinetic energy, sufficient for milling sheet materials up to 70 mm thick at comfortable speeds. Portal and frame from steel profile 9.5 mm thick suppresses the resulting vibrations. As a result, cutting tool fed smoothly, without jerking or vibration. With the right speed settings, we get an edge without sagging, burrs or cracks. The additional option Tool sensor sets the spindle to “0” along the Z coordinate, automatically determining the thickness of the workpiece on the work table. A nice little thing that saves order fulfillment time.
Cutting large batches of sheet materials
Two milling machines with a 2x4 meter work table are installed in a workshop with an area of 160 m2. We work continuously in two shifts, seven days a week if necessary. Unloading/loading of materials is automated and carried out by forklifts. At one time, we are able to accept a full eurotruck of material or ship a similar amount of finished products.
Process automation using computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines can increase productivity, quality, reduce scrap, and ensure the most accurate processing of material. Modern CNC machines are accessible to the average user, both in cost and in terms of maintenance and management.
CNC milling machines are used for processing wood (solid wood, chipboard, fiberboard, plywood), plastic, PVC, plexiglass, acrylic, composite materials, textolite, artificial and natural stone, graphite, electronic printed circuit boards, model wax (creation of injection molds), etc.
One of the inexpensive and common materials is plywood - multilayer construction material, made by gluing veneer. Plywood is used in furniture production, as insulating products in electrical engineering, construction and interior design, etc. Due to its layered structure, it is susceptible to chipping at the cutting sites. Sanded and unsanded, laminated and veneered plywood is suitable for milling.
It is very easy to process PVC and other types of plastic. Plastic is easy to mill, cut and engrave. Modern life It’s impossible to imagine without plastic. It is used in many fields human life. Plastic is characterized by its low cost, strength, ductility, resistance to moisture, low heat and electrical conductivity.
A composite is a continuous heterogeneous material, artificially created from several components with different chemical and physical properties. Composite material is widely used in many industrial sectors. The most common example of a composite is textolite, metal-ceramics.
Stone has been used by man since time immemorial as a building and finishing material. The main and most valuable property of stone is its hardness and durability, as well as its aesthetic appeal. However, the hardness of the stone is also a problem when processing it. The milling process is complicated by the fact that when cutting the material gives fine crumbs and dust. Therefore, the machine must be equipped with a powerful spindle and additional basic equipment.
Using a milling machine it is easy to recreate a three-dimensional relief, an image on various materials– 3 D milling.
Milling cutters are one of the types of cutting tools. Depending on the characteristics of fastening, attachment and end tools are distinguished. End-type cutters are held in the spindle by the shank; attachment-type cutters have a hole in the middle for fixation on the axis. Shell cutters are practically not used for CNC machines. In this article we will focus on the types of end mills for CNC equipment.
End mill production technology
Today, there are two ways to manufacture end mills: solid alloy milling technology high speed steel and technology of steel cutters with brazed plates.
Serial tools are made from solid hard alloys, in particular from high-speed steel. All-metal cutters are characterized by maximum rigidity, the highest accuracy of linear dimensions, and are reliable when operating in different modes, including maximum.
Diamond, large-size and shaped cutters with complex geometries cutting edges are manufactured using a different technology. Edges made of another harder material are soldered onto the steel body. There are options for cutters with replaceable inserts. Such a tool is more vulnerable when operating at maximum modes. Milling cutters for hand routers are also made using this method.
Milling cutters by number of cutting edge passes
Based on the number of cutting planes, they are distinguished into single-, double-, and triple-cutting ones. Unlike a single-thread tool, a multi-thread tool performs several cutting movements in one revolution. Theoretically, at the same feed, multi-start cutters process the surface cleaner, or provide the necessary finishing cleanliness at higher feeds.
When working with multi-pass cutters, it is important that the chips do not linger in the working area, otherwise the tool will break. An increase in the number of cutting edges is inevitably associated with a decrease in the groove width. Therefore, the smaller the cutter diameter, the smaller the number of cutting edges.
Removing chips from working area is made up or down.
Single pass cutters with upward chip ejection
This type of cutter is ideal for processing viscous, low-melting materials, such as aluminum alloys and polymer materials. The resulting chips stick to the tool, and when working with a single-pass tool, the material is not heated to the melting temperature.
If it is necessary to process plastic with a cutter with a diameter of less than 9.5 mm, it is recommended to use single-edge tools. When using a tool with a larger diameter, it is more advisable to choose a two-flute cutter. Single pass cutters with different angles sharpenings are used for PVC processing, foam plastic, acrylic, wood, non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
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Single pass end mills used for processing materials with the formation of large chips. These are polymer materials such as acrylic, plastic of different hardness, plexiglass, as well as ABS, PVC, wood, composite, chipboard, chipboard, plywood. They provide high speed machining with excellent surface quality and quick removal chips during milling.
Double-flute cutters with upward chip ejection
Milling cutters with two blades are designed for processing infusible light materials, primarily wood. The standard range of double-flute cutters for CNC machines includes tools of different diameters, starting from the minimum. Double-flute cutters with a diameter of over 8 mm can be used to work with polymer materials. Double-flute metal cutters often have protective covering, thanks to which they can be used for processing almost all metals. For processing aluminum, two-edge cutters with an axial angle of 45°-55° are recommended. Due to the rather large angle, the blades overcome the resistance of the material with the minimum possible effort, the metal does not heat up to the melting point. Flat grooves provide the most efficient ejection of chips from the cutting zone.
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Double-flute cutters with a radius cutting edge tip. Used for surface treatment with the formation of smaller chips and less material removal in one pass. Used for rough processing of materials such as: PVC, ABC, wood, composite, chipboard, plywood.
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Double-flute cutters with a straight cutting edge tip. Used for surface treatment with the formation of smaller chips and less material removal in one pass. Used for rough processing of materials such as: PVC, ABC, wood, composite, chipboard, plywood.
Three- and four-flute cutters with top chip ejection
Multi-blade cutters for CNC machines are used less frequently. Such a tool is indispensable for large-scale and mass production where processing is required large quantity complex material. Mills with a chipbreaker deserve the most attention. They dull more slowly and remove a fairly large amount of material per pass. The tool can be considered ideal for rough milling of MDF, high-speed cutting of laminate and plywood. A rough surface finish is often sufficient for further use. finished part. If cleanliness of machining is not important, cutters with a chipbreaker are more preferable, since the tool life for finishing machining is much lower.
The use of multi-start cutters is also justified where high operating speed is required. The more blades and the smaller the milling depth relative to the cutter diameter, the higher the cutting speed.
Downward chip ejection cutters
The scope of application of cutters with downward chip removal is the processing of thin sheet materials, and several sheets can be cut simultaneously in one pass. During operation, a cutter with a bottom discharge presses down the material, thereby eliminating possible shift of the sheet. At the same time, additional pressure is not at all necessary, which is convenient.
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Chip-down cutters are used to cut laminated materials without chipping. Such cutters are successfully used when processing sheet materials on machines without vacuum clamping. Processed materials: PVC, wood, chipboard, MDF, plexiglass, caprolon, textolite.
Straight blade cutters
The optimal choice for working in grooves. Thanks to this feature, CNC milling cutters with straight knives received a second name - slotted. The tool copes well with processing multi-layer materials. There are a number of specialized cutters for working on plastic, wood and other materials. The specialization of the tool is determined by the characteristics of sharpening.
Compression cutters
Compression cutters include cutters with complex geometry of cutting edges. The upper knife of the tool is directed downwards, the lower, respectively, upwards. This arrangement of the blades prevents the formation of chips and other defects on the surface of the material being processed. The scope of application of compression cutters for CNC mills is the processing of laminate, soft wood and other materials prone to chipping and lint formation. It is important that compression cutters are characterized by a long period perseverance. You can work with a compression cutter in one or several passes. It is important that the lower knife is shorter than the thickness of the material being removed. Neglect of this requirement inevitably affects the quality of cutting. In this case, the tool works like a regular cutter with chip removal upward, and the upper edge of the material is damaged by the lower knife.
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Compression cutters (with counter-directed knives) are used to process laminated wood without chipping, both on the upper and lower edges of the cut. These cutters work well on wood. medium density, plywood and multilayer boards, materials with single- and double-sided laminates, various plastics, MDF, chipboard.
Burrs (or "corn")
Burr cutters, otherwise known as rasp cutters, are known among professionals as “corn” cutters. Designed to work on abrasive and hard materials: hardwood, carbon fiber, fiberglass, HDF (fibreboard) high density). The operating speed of this type of cutter is almost no different from the speed of a conventional single-thread tool. Additional processing surfaces after milling are usually not required. But nevertheless, there are corn cutters for both roughing and finishing.
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Double-sharpened cutters (corn type) are used for processing abrasive materials with the formation of chips in the form of dust. Specially located cutting edges of the working part of the cutter allow processing textolite, fiberglass and other hard composite materials.
Milling cutters for 3D processing
The group of cutters for forming a three-dimensional relief includes tools with a spherical end. The shape of the cutting part can be:
- Conical;
- Cylindrical.
Conical cutters provide high precision when applying small relief, which makes them similar to engravers. Fundamental difference of these tools lies in the shank design. Thanks to the massive shank, conical cutters are suitable for applying deep relief that is inaccessible to the engraver. The end of a cylindrical cutter has a larger diameter and they are more often used for roughing, finishing the surface with a thinner conical tool.
Allowed for finishing use radius engravers. They are cheaper, but require increased attention when cutting, because... have a smaller margin of safety.
Shaping cutters
Shaped cutters include all tools with shaped blades designed to produce shaped surfaces. This group includes molding, V-shaped, fillet and other special cutters. Most shaped tools are made using steel + brazing technology, as it makes it possible to accurately produce cutting edges with complex geometries.
A comprehensive range of shaped cutters in our catalog is represented by the ARDEN brand. This is a Taiwanese company that produces high-quality cutting tools for both CNC equipment and manual milling machines.
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Let's sum it up
The optimal decision when choosing the type of cutter for CNC machines will depend on the characteristics of production, the complexity of the work performed and technical characteristics material. Although the range of cutters is quite wide, there are no questions with them optimal selection for current tasks usually does not arise. If you have any questions or require advice, please contact us and leave comments. We will help you understand and make the right choice among the wide range of cutters for CNC equipment.