CNC wood router

A CNC wood router uses CNC (computer numerical control) and is similar to a metal CNC mill with the following differences: A wood router is controlled in the same way as a metal mill, but there are CAM and CAD applications such as Artcam, Mastercam, Bobcad, and AlphaCam, which are specifically designed for use with wood routers.

Typical three-axis CNC wood routers are generally much bigger than their metal shop counterparts.

Many of these machines with large drilling arrays are derived from CNC point-to-point borers.

These types of tables are typically used for nest-based manufacturing (NBM) where multiple components are routed from a single sheet.

Proper operation and maintenance in right way can greatly extend machine's life and reduce the incidence of failures.

A CNC metalworking machine with a wood router attached to it, turning it into a makeshift CNC router. Cutting bit rotation speeds on metal working equipment is typically too slow to produce good results in wood.
Typical wood piece before router cutting
Typical work done by a CNC wood router
A CNC router with brushes to prevent chips and dust escaping
A typical CNC wood router with suction holes visible