An article to understand 3 axis router machine

Router machine is a machine that is controlled by a computer to make

composites in material like steel, aluminum, plastic, wood, and foam. It is

important to choose a router machine that will be able to handle all the

work requirements that are thrown at it. The axes that a router machine

has, determines the type of work and the locations in which it can be done

on the workpiece. In most cases, The 3 axis router machine is among

the most common. It uses an eight foot long X axis, four foot Y axis, and

a six inch Z axis.

What is 3 axis router machine?

As the name suggests , 3 axis router machine has 3 axes. It evolved from

the 2 axis router machine, and is a milling process that operated on two

axes, the X & Y axis. In three axis machining, the workpiece remains still

while the cutting tool moves along the 3 axes to mill the part. 3-axis

machining still one of the most widely used techniques to create

mechanical parts, and can be used for automatic/interactive operation,

milling slots, drilling holes, and cutting sharp edges. Because 3-axis

machining only operates on the 3 axes, it’s relatively simple and allows

material to be removed in these 3 axes represented by back to front, side

to side and up and down.

While it is a more basic machining process, 3-axis machining may be

ideal for your machining project depending on the size of your production

run, the workpiece requirements, accuracy and finish constraints,

materials used and your holding capabilities. Of course, Now there are

more axes,such as 4 axis router machine, 5 axis router machine. And

Their applications gradually become popularized.

Which type of machine should you choose for your project. It all comes

down to your unique requirements, budget and timeline. Even if known

the above mentioned, choosing a suitable machine is still very difficult

for you. For expert advice, talk with one of professional precision

engineers of BCAMCNC to find the right match for your needs.