Forum Responses. In general (and there are exceptions), a CNC Router is a much simpler, more reliable machine than a PTP (I can hear the PTP guys howling already). In a parallel head router configuration you also have the opportunity to work with multiple spindles in the material.
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Difference between CNC & NC machines. Discussion in 'Mechanical | Automobile | Aeronautics' started by EDDY, Jul 24, 2009. In a Numerical Control machine, the program is fed to the machine through magnetic tapes or other such media.
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On a typical CNC router, the work is stationary and the spindle-head moves in x/y/z coordinates, But CNC mill, the work moves in x/y coordinates (ie, is attached to an x/y table) and the spindle-head moves in the z axis only. A mill generally cuts slow RPM, from 3,000 to 5,000 with a lot of torque.
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Routers are routers and PTP are just that--point to point boring centers that can (and many do as standards) have one or more routers attached. So if you are going to strictly do routing, a dedicated CNC router is the best choice. However, if you want to do boring (especially horizontal) and grooving, choose the PTP. Doing your homework and seeing one in production is a must. Routers and PTP machines have closed performance gaps in the last five years.
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What is the difference between a 4-axis CNC rotating bed and a 4-axis CNC rotating axis? Which products can I make using small CNC Router (300mm X 400mm worktable)? Who makes the best CNC router?
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CNC router is best suitable for cutting soft materials and cnc mill used to mill hard material. cnc mill is also used to mill machine parts. Above is the mail difference of this two cnc machine. CNC Milling Machines: Facts You Need To Know Before Buying
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The main difference between a CNC router and a CNC miller is that CNC routers are designed to cut softer materials whereas milling machines are made to cut metal. Also a CNC routers are mounted on set table and milling machines are feature an X-Y configuration, with a spindle set above the device. CNC Plasma Cutter
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Should a router on a machining center perform the same tasks as a CNC router? Are the differences between the two primarily in the part holding methods? Is there a big difference in software and controller between the two? Can nesting only be accomplished on a CNC router? Are pre cut cabinet parts better processed on a PTP? Are oddly shaped parts better processed on a router? Could a router with a tool changer machine parts like a PTP? Which machine type can do what operations faster? Forum Responses
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CNC Router is for soft jobs like wood, plastic and foam, as it takes very less time in handling those jobs. It is not for industrial grade jobs. A CNC Milling machine is for hard jobs where much time is needed. Milling cutters are used to remove material from the surface of a work piece.
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whats the difference between a cnc machine and cnc router
The difference between a CNC router and a CNC miller machine is that CNC routers are designed to cut softer materials and a CNC router is mounted on a set table, whereas milling machines are made to cut metal and featured an X-Y configuration, with a spindle set above the device. The main difference between a Computer Numerical Control router and a Computer Numerical Control miller is that CNC routers are designed to cut softer materials whereas milling machines are made to cut metal. Also a CNC routers are mounted on set table and milling machines are feature an X-Y configuration, with a spindle set above the device. The main difference between a computer numerical control router and a computer numerical control miller  machine is that computer numerical control routers are designed to cut softer materials whereas milling machines are made to cut metal. Also a computer numerical control routers are mounted on set table and milling machines are feature an X-Y configuration, with a spindle set above the device.