In the last article (CNC machines for stone. Features. Models) we talked in general terms about CNC machines for working with stone, but there are a great number of such machines, each with its own principle of operation. That's why today we will tell you a little more about the types of CNC machines suitable for working on stone, compare their pros and cons. And we will remind you that you can order models for any CNC machines on our website or buy ready-made ones.
Stone is the most common material. It is very popular nowadays, when everything natural and natural is in fashion. At the same time, different types of stone are used, including artificial.
Modern devices - numerically controlled machines - are able to perform almost any work on stone in the shortest possible time. They perform a variety of work, providing rapid creation of the necessary cutouts, grooves, holes, reliefs. Practically in autonomous mode. That significantly simplifies the work with stone and expands the possibilities, eliminates the "human factor", speeds up the process of obtaining the product, somewhat cheaper production.
The CNC machine exactly copies the decor specified by the 3d model, processing the stone and obtaining the necessary relief.
At the same time there are different types of CNC machines for working on stone, differing from each other by the principle of operation and type of cutting tools. Below we will tell you in detail about each type of machine.
Disk saw:
CNC machine equipped with a circular saw made of steel with diamond teeth as a cutting tool, allows you to get a fast and accurate cut.
The peculiarity of work on such a machine is the need for regular cooling of the saw, because its blades due to the friction arising when working with hard materials can wear out faster and cause the formation of large amounts of dust.
Water is used for cooling. If it is not enough, the cutting elements and the core of the disk can be cut, which can lead to more serious consequences and expensive restoration.
Diamond wire:
Another type of CNC machine designed for stone work is equipped with a high-strength wire as a cutting tool. This wire can be made of steel or composite material, and usually has diamond grit sprayed on it.
However, the functionality of these devices is limited by their operating principle. The wire is not suitable for all types of products. It is not able to cut a complex relief, create decor on the stone.
In addition, the speed of such a machine is regulated taking into account the hardness of the stone.
As a key disadvantage can be called a limited range of actions. With the help of such a machine, it will not be possible to produce complex three-dimensional products with volumetric decor.
Cutters:
And just the CNC milling machine, in which the cutting tool becomes a milling cutter, is able to produce products of any complexity, with a large number of tiny decorative elements. It is these machines that guarantee the highest cutting accuracy and provide good productivity.
In addition, they allow you to minimize costs, eliminating the formation of scrap and a large amount of waste in production.
Another important advantage is the ease of working with these devices, in the shortest possible time anyone can master the machine and start creating real works of art. Computer control eliminates errors.
Depending on the type of milling machine and its equipment, you can get different products from stone, with different types of processing, for example: 3d machine, 4-axis machine, 5-axis machine, rotary axis machine and so on.
Laser:
There are laser stone machines equipped with CNC.
Laser allows you to get engraving on granite, marble, other stones. It helps to get a detailed pattern on the stone. Any graphics. The laser provides the highest accuracy, for which many owners of machines of this type are appreciated.
However, there are disadvantages. In this case, it is the inability of some laser machines to perform cutting (only engraving). Secondly, the need to use an air compressor to prevent high heating and, as a consequence, the formation of soot and carbon deposits at the point of contact between the laser beam and the material, where a large amount of heat is generated. Or destruction of the material due to high heat.
Waterjet:
This is a machine in which the material is processed with a special torch that uses a thin jet of water under high pressure. The device can even cut materials such as stone. Efficiency can be increased by adding fine abrasive particles to the water stream.
Waterjet cutting is called the most environmentally friendly, having no hazardous waste and fumes, and not causing a lot of dust. At the same time, thanks to the closed-loop system, there is no high water consumption. There is also no overheating. The accuracy and speed are quite high.
However, it is more suitable for work on the plane, with two-dimensional products. Not suitable for creating three-dimensional figures.
Plasma flow:
Plasma stone cutting machines allow you to process any strong materials with high thickness, because the cutting is done with a powerful plasma jet (a directed flow of ionized gas with the highest temperature).
We have told more about plasma cutting in a separate publication. See the link: Plasma cutting machines. Features of machines. Models.
Robotic complexes:
Modern technology offers us the pinnacle of progress - these are robotic complexes with CNC for working with stone or other materials.
Such complexes have a lot of advantages. This is versatility, and the widest possibilities, and all kinds of processing, and high power, excellent accuracy, working with products of any size.
The disadvantage is high price.
Models for CNC machines for stone:
You can buy ready-made models for making a product on CNC stone machine tools on our website. We have a huge assortment of models. See the whole catalog!
In addition, we accept individual orders for the production of 3d models. We provide high quality, provide files in a convenient stl format.
We guarantee favorable prices. Do not change the final cost of the model, regardless of the number of edits in the work. The average development time is 3-5 days. After agreement you make payment and we send you a link to download the finished file.
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