What is a CNC cutting machine and CNC engraving machine?
The CNC cutting machine is an intelligent numerical control engraving equipment, which partially overlaps with the CNC cutting machine in function. CNC engraving machines are generally used for embossing, hollow engraving, and three-dimensional engraving on plates or three-dimensional materials. In addition to wood, there are also many materials such as stone and acrylic that use engraving machines for engraving.
The CNC cutting machine is mainly used for cutting, punching, slotting, engraving, etc. of panel furniture. The configuration and price are much higher than the CNC engraving machine. The function is also much richer than the engraving machine, which can meet most of the needs of furniture customization, and it is the mainstream equipment for furniture customization on the market. In addition to wooden furniture, the CNC cutting machine can also process other materials such as stone and even aluminum.
CNC cutting machine is the mainstream of the market
From the configuration point of view, the configuration of the engraving machine is relatively low. At present, most of the domestic engraving machine companies in China use domestic stepping motors and 1.25 mesh racks. The bed is generally a smoldering bed. As the mainstream furniture custom machinery product, the cutting machine has a much higher configuration than the engraving machine. As domestic manufacturers do not pay attention to the brand development and innovative development of CNC blanking machines, the current CNC blanking machines produced by domestic manufacturers are in the stage of assembling and configuring. The products produced by various manufacturers are not much different.
Generally speaking, the configuration of the CNC cutting machine is a double-layer weighted five-sided milling machine body. Compared with the CNC engraving machine, the stability and firmness are greatly improved. Because it is mainly used in woodworking board processing, the bed is mainly a vacuum adsorption table, which can firmly adsorb the board on the table. Of course, the strength of each manufacturer is different, and the vacuum adsorption capacity of the brand is also different. If the adsorption force is not strong, it is easy to cause the board to move, which will affect the processing effect.
As the core components, the drive and motor of the cutting machine are very important. At present, domestic manufacturers generally use imported or domestic servo motors and servo drives. The processing speed and accuracy are relatively high, and they can also meet the long-term processing needs.
In the configuration of the spindle, most of the CNC engraving machines on the market currently use low-power water-cooled and air-cooled spindles, with different powers such as 1.5KW-3.2KW. The CNC cutting machine requires a higher cutting processing speed. Generally speaking, the market is mainly equipped with an air-cooled spindle, and the power is higher than that of the CNC engraving machine, with different powers such as 4.5KW-12KW.
System and software are very different
On the system, CNC engraving machines are generally Weihong board control systems or handle control systems for four-axis machines. Cutting machines rarely use pirated systems, most of which are Shenzhen Shanlong, Shanghai Weihong, Taiwan Baoyuan or the new generation of intelligent panel control systems. This also makes the performance of the machine much more optimized than the engraving machine.
In terms of software, CNC engraving machines are generally equipped with Jingdiao, Wentai, artcam, PM and other software to facilitate the operation of engraving and cutting relief. Because of the functional requirements, the cutting machine generally uses some professional order splitting and cutting software. It is more convenient to learn and operate, and more powerful in terms of function realization.
The cutting machine uses matching typesetting software to realize online design, presenting 3D renderings, two-dimensional renderings, one-click order splitting, optimized typesetting, automatic hole layout and other functions. Equipped with a vacuum adsorption table, greatly improving the processing efficiency. Moreover, with different shapes of flower knives, not only can all the functions of the engraving machine be realized, but the shape of cabinet doors and wooden doors is even better than that of the engraving machine.
The above is the general difference between CNC cutting machine and CNC engraving machine. To customize panel furniture, you must have a certain understanding of this aspect and know which model is most suitable for you in order to carry out normal production and operation activities.