Best Economic Way to Realize CNC Router Metal Cutting
Author: Jack; Last Modify: Dec 24, 2020
We all know that the CNC router machine can cut and engrave wood, acrylic, plastics, and density boards. But CNC router can also cut, hollow, and mill soft metal plates such as copper and aluminum. CNC Router metal processing includes the engraving, hollowing, and cutting of aluminum and bronze advertising signs and other metal plates. And the CNC cut metal materials mainly include soft metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum. CNC router metal cutting can not only cut and engrave two-dimensional and three-dimensional metal materials. In addition, the metal CNC engraving machine has powerful and multi-purpose functions and advantages. Whether for cutting copper and aluminum or engraving graphics and fine art crafts, a CNC metal router machine can easily complete. For the sizes of metal parts, a CNC metal cutting machine can process from large-size signboards to tiny-size breastplates and nameplates. People often adopt CNC router metal cutting technology or CNC metal engraver in advertising, building decorations, and machinery industries. The following video show a CNC router machine cutting metal board.
How to carry out CNC router metal processing?
First of all, we need to know how to select the tools for CNC router metal processing. The tools of CNC Router for metal cutting and for wood cutting are different.
Selection of tools for CNC Router metal processing
For CNC aluminum cutting, it is recommended to use the special single-edged aluminum cutting tool.
It is better to use the special single-edged aluminum cutting tool for CNC router aluminum cutting. The aluminum will not stick to the special single-edged aluminum cutting tool during the CNC aluminum cutting process. And the cutting speed is fast, and the efficiency is high.
For the fine carving of copper and aluminum, we suggest using the single-edged straight-flute cutting tool.
For the embossing of aluminum and copper, it is suitable to use the V-type tungsten steel cutting tool.
Absolutely, when you consult with suppliers about the tools for CNC router metal processing, they will give you appropriate suggestions. Let’s see the short video of CNC router cutting aluminum, and we can see the cutting tool.
The process of using the CNC router machine for cutting metal
According to the requirements of CNC router metal processing, choose suitable tools. Design and edit on the computer, calculate the route correctly and save the cutting file.
Copy the file to the DSP handle. If you use the controller card, please open the control software, read in the data, and save the file.
Fix the metal material on the working table of the CNC metal cutting machine. Generally, the metal can be fixed by using clamps or vacuum absorption. Define the origin, start up the spindle, and adjust the spindle speed.
Turn on the power and the CNC metal router machine will start self-check. The X, Y, and Z axes return to the zero points and then move to their initial positions.
Adjust the X, Y, and Z axes separately, and align the origin for the CNC router metal cutting. And then adjust the spindle speed, feed speed, and Z-axis height appropriately. This is to make the machine enter the standby state for CNC metal cutting.
Open the metal engraving file and transfer the file to the CNC metal cutting machine. And the machine will automatically complete the cutting and engraving of metal.
After completing the processing, the CNC metal router machine automatically lifts the tool and moves to above the starting point.
The following video show the operation of CNC router on cutting aluminum and tool changing.
Applications of CNC router metal processing
Actually, the CNC router metal processing is applied in many fields in our life. The CNC cut metal products are also very popular in advertising, building decoration and some machinery processing industries.
CNC cut metal signboards for advertising
In outdoor advertising, copper and aluminum letters and signs are very common. Using a CNC metal cutting machine can cut metal letters, copper and aluminum advertising signs, and engraving guide signs. To a large extent, it solves the problem of over-prominent flatness of advertising words and gives people more three-dimensional effects.
The characteristics of CNC cutting metal characters are very obvious. They are not only bright and eye-catching but also resistant to high temperatures and weather changes. And the CNC router cutting aluminum letters is especially not easy to deform, and will not fade. Let’s have a look on how CNC router 1212 engraving metal aboard.
CNC cut metal embossing crafts
Some exquisite copper stamps, fine art embossing works, and ornaments are made by using the CNC metal engraver. CNC metal router machine can engrave various graphics and text on soft metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass. The copper or aluminum after CNC metal cutting has a smooth cutting surface and a very good art engraving effect. The CNC cut metal embossing crafts are also not easy to rust, which greatly reduces the cost. The video at below shows CNC router is embossing copper board.
Machine for CNC metal cutting in advertising
6090 Mini CNC Machine for Advertising
This machine is the mini type and one of the best selling CNC router machines for metal cutting. Its configuration is also reliable. With a water cooling spindle, this CNC metal engraver brings a good cooling effect and less noise. With Taiwan TBI ball screw for Z axis, this metal CNC engraving machine has high precision and smooth transmission. Such a CNC metal router machine is very suitable for engraving on copper and aluminum sheets or cutting aluminum signboards. It is a very good choice for users who are just getting started in CNC metal cutting. Now let’s see how CNC router 6090 is cutting aluminum.
CNC router cutting aluminum curtain wall
The CNC router cutting aluminum curtain wall is a kind of high-end metal decoration materials. The high-quality aluminum alloy serves as the main material. Through the cutting and engraving of the CNC metal cutting machine, the aluminum curtain wall is produced. With the elegant and beautiful style, such an aluminum curtain wall has anti-corrosion and environmental protection features. The CNC aluminum cutting process is not difficult. The users only need to import the cutting data into the CNC router machine. And the CNC router for metal cutting will automatically cut and hollow the aluminum curtain wall with exact design graphics. The CNC router cutting aluminum curtain wall has a strong three-dimensional effect, anti-static and fire-proof property. can be installed easily. Furthermore, its installation is very easy. And the curtain wall through the CNC aluminum cutting process can be recycled completely without pollution.
CNC router cutting aluminum handrails
The aluminum handrails own diversified patterns and rich color and very suitable for building decorations. It is also easy to make aluminum into complex shapes by using a metal CNC engraving machine. Generally, the aluminum handrails can be used for the ladders of shopping malls and office buildings, as well as on house balconies. In addition, some airport and public stations will use the handrails made from CNC aluminum cutting technology. The reason is that they have the function of beautifying the environment, and also play the role of protecting the building. The aluminum is light in weight and has good rigidness. Therefore, people also use a metal CNC engraving machine to process aluminum decorations for conference halls, theaters, and other public areas.
Machine recommended for CNC aluminum cutting:
1325 4x8 ATC CNC router machine
This CNC Router has an automatic tool changer. The screw driving guarantees the high precision of CNC router cutting aluminum. The servo motor and driver ensure traveling stable and high speed. And the cast iron machine body keeps the stable operation. This CNC metal cutting machine is applicable to engrave aluminum windows, doors, and curtain walls. It is a high-speed CNC metal engraver for aluminum embossing and cutting. The CNC cut metal products have a good-looking appearance and precise cutting effect. This is the main reason that many people choose this CNC metal router. Let’s have a look on the cutting process of CNC router 1325.
CNC router cutting aluminum parts
Most people choose metal CNC engraving machine to process aluminum and other metal parts. The main reason why is because of the high accuracy of the CNC metal engraver. High accuracy effectively of CNC cut metal processing reduces the failure rate of metal parts and ensures product quality. Another question, why the metal CNC engraving machine can have such high accuracy when engraving metal? The reason is actually such a CNC metal engraver has a special positioning system. This positioning system guarantees the accuracy, quality, and performance of CNC router metal processing.
Being able to accurately find the points for processing, it ensures the perfection of CNC cut metal products. The high accuracy of the aluminum plate engraving machine also makes the equipment widely used in the cutting industry. The CNC router for metal cutting can not only cut accurately but also ensures the perfection of the cutting surface. Furthermore, it avoids the next-step processing of the cutting surface of aluminum parts.
Machine recommended for CNC router cutting aluminum parts:
2060 Carousel ATC CNC Router with Rotary Device
This metal CNC engraving machine adopts the high-temperature quenching gear rack drive, high-quality linear guide, bearings, and high-power spindle. It also has the carousel type tool magazine with 8 slots. Such a tool magazine managing more than 8 sets of tools automatically in the engraving process. ATC CNC router machine is suitable for making aluminum parts and other soft metal sheets that require different tools and saves time. Larger table working size and processing area greatly promotes the efficiency for the processing of CNC cut metal. This machine is a good choice for CNC aluminum cutting parts. The following video shows how CNC2060 is working on aluminum.
Advantages of CNC router metal processing comparing with other metal cutting technology
CNC router machine is suitable for fast and heavy cutting of soft metals. Compared with a CNC milling machine, the advantages of a CNC metal engraver are faster processing speed and higher finishing efficiency of soft metals such as copper and aluminum. The fiber laser engraving machine can engrave metal surface, but which is the engraving effect on the metal surface. While CNC router for metal cutting can engrave and cut metal more deeply. And the marks of CNC router metal engraving will last longer. The following video is about CNC router cutting a thick aluminum board. And we can see the cutting edges are very smooth.
Comparatively speaking, the CNC router metal processing has the following advantages.
Fast speed and high efficiency
CNC router metal processing allows dynamic adjustment of processing speed and tool drop speed during processing. The running speed is fast, and the cutting speed of the 12mm aluminum plate can reach 1.5m/min-4m/min.
Large power
Through CNC router metal cutting and drilling, the aluminum plate 3-8mm smoothly can be cut without deformation at one time.
High precision
Computer control of CNC router metal processing can realize accurate positioning for small metal parts.
Good stability
It can work 24 hours a day, and can implement CNC router metal cutting at any time. The waste rate is low.
Reasonable design
The gear and rack drive is fast, powerful and the cutting section is smooth and clean.
Software compatibility
Compatible with various CAD/CAM design and production software such as Type3/Artcam/castmate. Large-capacity memory allows users to finish CNC router metal processing quickly.
Worry-free performance
With functions such as breakpoints, power failure recovery, and processing time prediction, it is a truly user-friendly design. With automatic tool setting function, the origin of the metal surface can be measured with just one touch. The intelligent 3D computer numerical control function truly realizes the three-axis linear linkage. The CNC router for metal cutting can perform fast and smooth three-dimensional processing, drilling or special-shaped cutting, special-shaped cutting, and hollow carving processes. This is another video about mini-type CNC6090 engraving metal material. And it works stably and powerfully.
In summary
Regardless of some industrial processing industries or small hardware workshops, metal carving processing is essential. And CNC router metal processing plays an absolutely necessary role in the field of metal carving processing. Because of its good performance, the CNC router machine has been recognized and welcomed by most users in metal processing. The emergence of CNC aluminum engraving machine has largely solved the problem of high cost, and its operation process also protects the operator’s safety. At the same time, in terms of engraving metal, the price of CNC router metal engraving is relatively lower than that of the laser machine.
It is feasible for the CNC router machine to cut aluminum, copper and other soft metals. Besides, the CNC router machine can also cut acrylic board, wood materials, plastics, plywood and other materials. And CNC router metal processing is the best economic way to cut metal and achieve multiple material processing.
