Their common features would include fast cutting, automatic tool changers, vacuum table with T-slot bedding, dust collector systems, spindles and user interface. Midrange CNC router The midrange CNC routers are often made of the same components as the industrial CNC routers. Midrange CNC routers are often a favourite among hobbyists and small scale businesses. The codes which are converted by the computer software would then send or relay it to the CNC controller which would control the motors and drive systems. The part of the CNC wood router which performs the actual cutting is called spindle. To classify the spindle, horse power (in English units) and watts (SI units) are used. These machines are also equipped with automated cooling systems and specially formulated coolants for these intensive heat-producing tools and materials both absent from the old manual ones. On with the times Understanding the basics of the new CNC woodworking machines, especially the advantages and benefits it offers to a manufacturer, gives a good basis for decisions and choices. Today, many pros and enthusiasts have now known that less expensive but dedicated 1-D stock cutting programs abound almost everywhere in the market. Twins Mirror images are perfect when creating right and left hand parts. Experts, however, warned to watch it out when machining the mirrored part. If the first part was programmed using G41 and climb milling, machining the mirrored part needs at least an extra 0.01 to the rough cutter. The most common are the T-slot and the vacuum tables. The T-slot blends well with most projects because it has clamps and bolts that secure the material. The T-slot is more versatile because it can hold any piece but lacks efficiency and takes some time to set up. The vacuum table is best for companies cutting the same design much of the time. Turning is working on a piece that is turning at high speed while a removable machine tool cuts away extraneous materials from that piece. They are also used as drills and reamers to make holes in the material. Today, holes can be off center or in some other specific place. (This operation was not possible in regular lathe operations.