Woodworking machines are becoming more complex at a rapid rate, and can now easily perform tasks much faster than woodworkers were able to complete tasks in the past. One major reason for the rise of complex woodworking machines is the presence of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. CNC machines use some form of microprocessor to cut and shape wood panels. Operators ensure these cuts are accurate by using a CAD-based program to design each job using exact measurements. Routers are almost exclusively used today in CNC form to cut materials such as plastic and wood. These machines are popular among woodworking professionals because they offer a wide range of applications and their capabilities can be tailored to meet the needs of customers. Even pre-owned machines offer a variety of capabilities to offer customers the desired level of flexibility. Here are a few more reasons why used CNC routers and other used CNC machines are more popular than ever before:
Reduced Set-Up Time
Set-up times are important for helping woodworkers reach the maximum level of efficiency. The CNC technology used to complete woodcutting is also used to position tables and clamps, as well as aid the setup in other ways. The trend is for buyers to seek out woodworking machines boasting a reduced set-up time, which is guaranteed by offering automatic rail-and-pod positioning systems and by utilizing projection lasers for wood alignment. Machinery producers have also developed automatic tool change systems recently, so buyers should have no problem finding used CNC routers with this time-saving capability.
Small Footprint
The only factors limiting a woodworking shop's ability to produce machined pieces are a lack of time and space. For this reason, shop owners prefer to buy woodworking machines that take up little space on the shop floor. The level of flexibility offered by used CNC routers and other machines allows woodworking companies to complete a number of processes without having to own specialized machines dedicated to carrying out each process. The ability to eliminate six machines by purchasing one CNC machine makes sense financially and from an efficiency standpoint, as that one machine takes up less space in the shop.
Increased Energy Efficiency
Business owners in all industries continue to look for ways to decrease their carbon footprint and increase their energy efficiency. Manufacturers of woodworking machines recognize that buyers are looking for eco-friendly alternatives and have begun making their machines more energy efficient. Hold-down systems that do not rely on vacuum pumps use a fraction of the energy that used CNC routers with vacuum pumps use, while those machines that include vacuum pumps can reduce energy usage with automatic management of pumps. Woodworking machines with this feature redirect flow to dust collection units in use and shut off flow when the equipment is not in use. The aforementioned are some of the energy efficient features CNC machinery manufacturers have added.
RT Machine stocks used CNC routers from the most popular brands on the market, so shops of any size can acquire a machine with a reduced set-up time, small footprint, and increased energy efficiency.
