CNC Router or PTP?

While many people believe CNC router and a router on a machining center perform the same tasks, the questions about the differences between them were still frequently asked. It is clear they have different part holding methods, the software and controller system are different, but there exists doubt, for example:

• can nesting only be accomplished on a CNC router?
• will the pre-cut cabinet parts be better processed on a PTP?
• Will parts of odd shape be better processed on a router than on a PTP?
• Can a router have tool changer machine parts like a PTP?
• And fundamentally, which machine type can do what operations faster?

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. These machines run usually instead of fixtures, with a "Swiss Army" tool selection on board, and the setup is more quickly than routers. 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.

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.

Nevertheless, there are still issues to thinking about when real investment decision comes, such as how important and how often routing, boring, grooving for your business are, EXCITECH is your partner on the way to success, let us talk more details.

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