Small business owners and electronic hobbyists alike have a use for computer numerically controlled (CNC) routers. The computer control is used to generate a precise path for the router to follow, taking any guesswork or tedious measuring out of the operator’s hands. This results in a precisely made cut accomplished in a short amount of time. Sign making, cabinetry, and small milling projects can be done on a CNC router on various materials including plastic, wood, sheet metal and aluminum. A problem arises when the material being removed is relatively hard. A CNC router capable of significant cutting or milling requires more power than is available on the market today that falls into an affordable price range.
