Stay Safe When Doing CNC Routing

Each of the routers has its own characteristics, but there are general safety techniques you should be aware of when you are doing CNC routing. Some of the possible dangers are:

• The ejection of the workpieces or the cutter
• Coming in contact with the router bit
• Unexpected movements
• Excessive noise
• The flying dust and chips of wood

The maintenance of any CNC machine involves checking the safety features of the router. Guarding should be kept to as close as possible of the router bit.

Programming the router

In order to use the machine, you have to program the computer to do the CNC routing job you want. This process involves entering the tool specifications, the direction and the feed speed if you don’t have a template. Those who are used to using routers have templates which allows them to get set up really quickly.

Determining the Feeds and cutting speed of the CNC

Feeds and cutting speed for CNC router bit is generally a learning process for first time users. You have to experiment to see which on is right for your particular task or which one feels right to you. The desired finish, the tools and the geometry influence the feeds and cutting speed of your CNC router. Best stick with the instructions that came with your machine and from there on develop your own best settings tables for both router bit durability and excellence of routing result.

source:www.insidewoodworking.com