Choose the right machine for your factory.
Although many individuals perceive that a CNC router and a router mounted on a machining center carry out identical functions, inquiries about their distinctions persist. Notably, these two systems employ distinct part holding techniques, utilize separate software and controller systems, and yet uncertainties remain. For instance:
- Is nesting exclusively achievable on a CNC router?
- Would pre-cut cabinet components be more efficiently processed on a PTP (Point-To-Point) machine?
- Are oddly shaped parts better suited for processing on a routing ？
We can talk about these questions based on EXCITECH Woodworking Machines.
In general, there are exceptions, a CNC Router is a much simpler than a PTP working center, and has slower boring operation speed, and therefore less intuitive programming ability. In a CNC router configured with parallel heads, you also can work with two or more spindles on the material, but, in most case, don’t forget the tradeoffs results from longer changeover time. However, Routers and PTP machines have closed performance gaps in recent years, Our EXCITECH router has the same drill head that you would find on a PTP and the positioning speeds is same.
In comparison, a point-to-point working center will be much more complicated, and is able to do a wonderful job on panel parts such as kitchen cabinets. The programming software is usually very easy to learn and use if what you produce are common panel parts, however, such a complicated PTP work center can be too “helpful”, if you are just taking more basic control of the machine. Many of the router spindles on the PTPs are just as good as those on the routers, and it is very common to find the PTPs doing heavy profiling well.
Under the background of current technological development, PTP work center has become the first choice of many manufacturers. Especially in the pursuit of high precision and high efficiency in the field of panel processing, its excellent performance has been widely recognized. For the manufacturing industry, how to make better use of PTP work center and realize the optimization and upgrading of production process will undoubtedly be one of the topics for future development. With the continuous progress of technology, PTP work center will show its unique value in more fields.
If you plan to manufacture nested-based from plywood or material likewise in the most time, having a parallel spindle EXCITECH router is better for you. In contrast, if you are going to produce European cabinets, owning an EXCITECH PTP working center for your business will be wise choice.
EXCITECH is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of automated woodworking equipment. We are in the leading position in the field of non-metallic CNC in China. We focus on building intelligent unmanned factories in the furniture industry. Our products cover plate furniture production line equipment, full range of five-axis three-dimensional machining centers, CNC panel saws, boring and milling machining centers, machining centers and engraving machines of different specifications. Our machine are widely used in panel furniture, custom cabinet wardrobes, five-axis three-dimensional processing, solid wood furniture and other non-metal processing fields.