CNC Drill Milling Machine

[Brenda Bailey]

    CNC drill machines are very popular, especially for wood carving. Wood diverts and mends its cutters while drilling into wood. This process of wood cutting is also done by hand using a large chisel or a hand-operated tool. But the CNC drilling machine offers many advantages over this process, and CNC cutting machine manufacturers have designed CNC milling machines to be ideal for wood carving applications.

    CNC milling machines are designed to cut wood without touching the material directly. Instead, the machine manipulates the workpiece on a computer through a drill head which is similar to that used by most woodworkers. Because CNC cutting machines are programmable, a carver can configure the machine for different cutting distances, drill at varying speeds, use different chisels, and even drill into grooves that aren't typical of most wood carvings. The CNC machine is programmed with molds for the specific cut, and each cut produces a unique result. Wood cutters of all kinds can be quickly and accurately customized to provide a wide range of variable products.

    While a CNC drill press may resemble the traditional hand carver, it is powered by an electric motor rather than by a chainsaw. Instead of using hand pressure, the CNC drilling machine applies mechanical forces during the cutting operation using variable torque and speed control. By modifying the machine's parameters in this way, wood workers can apply very fine, uniform cuts to any kind of wood. Some woodworkers are amazed at how good their cuts are when the wood is freshly cut, but they're even more impressed when the wood is aged and beautifully polished with fine-grit sandpaper.

Unlike hand carvers, CNC cutting machines can work on a variety of wood types and with a variety of lathes. Because they are designed to run without human help, they are also exceptionally accurate. When power is not available, it can also be used without a table. In this way, CNC mills are particularly useful for mobile woodturners.

    Woodturners often turn small pieces of wood in the evenings while relaxing at home. Many homeowners want to offer the opportunity to do this at their homes as well, but they don't have the time to attend a woodturning class. A CNC turner can make the necessary changes in a fraction of the time. These machines are also ideal for turning small boards and other materials. They cut, drill, and polish wood in a fraction of the time it takes to use a hand-operated machine, and they can be left unattended for long periods of time. They eliminate the risk of injury and eliminate the possibility of damaging the wood.

    Woodturners often use CNC drilling machinery to make items such as jewelry and tablecloths. Although these products require considerable accuracy and craftsmanship, they can be turned out professionally. They are very beautiful because the wood they are made from has such a unique grain pattern. They are also popular gifts for weddings and Christmas gifts. CNC milling machines offer users endless possibilities.