ATC CNC Router with Oscillating Knife & CCD Vision System

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CNC Cutting Demo: CCD-Guided Oscillating Knife Cutting, ATC Tool Changing & Wood Routing

Check out this amazing ATC CNC router in action! It combines CCD-guided oscillating knife cutting for self-adhesive stickers with automatic tool changing and wood cutting, all powered by a robust 9.0 kW air-cooled spindle. This demo really shows off the machine's versatility, allowing you to work with both flexible materials and rigid boards all in one place.

Key Features of the ATC CNC Router with Oscillating Knife

Combined CNC Routing and Oscillating Knife Cutting

•This machine is designed to make your cutting tasks a breeze by combining a CNC routing spindle with an oscillating knife unit for versatile cutting options. 

•The spindle is perfect for a variety of tasks like cutting, engraving, and milling on rigid materials, while the oscillating knife is your go-to for flexible materials such as leather, paper, PVC film, and more. Its back-and-forth blade motion allows for precise cuts, avoiding the rotating action found in traditional router bits. 

•By bringing together these two cutting methods, this machine offers you amazing flexibility, going beyond what you'd find in a typical CNC router or a knife-only cutting machine. You'll love how easily it can handle all your projects!

Oscillating Knife Cutting with CCD Vision Positioning

•The integrated oscillating knife head and CCD vision system extend the machine's capabilities beyond conventional CNC routing. The oscillating knife is designed to cut suitable flexible sheet materials, while the CCD camera helps identify supported visual features and align the cutting path with the actual material or printed pattern. 

•The CCD vision cutting system helps the machine locate material edges or identify supported visual registration features before cutting. For printed materials, the vision system can assist with aligning the cutting path to the actual printed pattern, provided the material and control software support the relevant recognition function. For irregularly positioned sheets or preprinted graphics, this can reduce the need for precise manual positioning. 

•This setup is perfect for working with leather, paper, PVC film, and other flexible materials that are a good match. With the combination of camera-assisted positioning and CNC-controlled knife cutting, this machine makes it easy to achieve accurate contour cuts. You'll get the precise alignment you need between the cutting path and the material, making your projects smoother and more enjoyable!

Automatic Tool Changer with Carousel Tool Magazine

•Equipped with a carousel-style tool magazine, this CNC router can automatically change between compatible router bits during programmed machining operations. The system supports jobs requiring different tools for cutting, engraving, milling, and profiling, helping reduce manual tool changes and improve workflow efficiency. 

•The tool magazine provides convenient access to multiple tools, making the machine suitable for varied machining tasks on wood, acrylic, and other compatible rigid materials.

AC Servo Drive System

•All motion axes use AC servo drives to provide smooth and precise positioning during routing, engraving, and knife cutting. 

•With servo-driven motion, you can enjoy accurate path following and reliable machine movement, no matter the task at hand. This is especially helpful when working on projects that require detailed contours, repeated cutting paths, or coordinated actions across different processing stages. 

•Keep in mind that the final accuracy of your positioning and cutting performance is influenced by several factors, such as the machine setup, the condition of your workpiece, the tools being used, and how everything is operated.

Individual Electronic & Control Cabinet

The standalone electrical control cabinet is equipped with the XDW CNC control system, which effectively manages spindle, oscillating knife, and CCD system machining operations.

Pneumatic Material Alignment Cylinders

•Pneumatic alignment cylinders make it easy to position sheet materials against the machine's reference points before getting started with machining. 

•Getting your materials in the right place is super important for consistent cutting and engraving, especially when you're working on multiple pieces that are all the same size. These handy alignment cylinders provide a reliable way to line everything up and help simplify the loading process, making your work smoother and more efficient!

Rear Beam-Mounted Material Pusher

A material pusher located at the rear of the beam helps move or unload processed materials (routed or cut pieces) based on the machine's operating setup.

Automatic Tool Length Calibration Sensor

•The tool length sensor measures the length of a router tool, allowing the CNC system to determine the correct tool length offset. 

•This ensures consistent machining depth when switching between tools of varying lengths and minimizes the need for manual measurement.

Oil Mist Cooling Unit

The oil-mist lubrication pump supplies lubricant to the router bit through a system of hoses and nozzles. Its purpose is to prevent the tool from sticking while milling soft metals like aluminum or copper. If you have a similar application, consider choosing a machine that is equipped with this device.

Roller Device

To facilitate loading from the rear of the table, rollers are installed at the back to assist with the process.

Dust Cover Above the Racks

This is such a thoughtful feature that pays close attention to detail; while most similar machines are equipped with dust covers over the guide rails, few feature a similar setup for the gear racks. Our machine, however, incorporates this specific design detail.

Materials This CNC Cutting Machine Can Handle

Our machine can handle a wide range of both rigid and flexible materials!

Rigid Materials

•Wood and Plywood: These materials are suitable for routing, profiling, engraving, and cutting wood-based panels that are compatible with these processes.

•Acrylic Sheets: Ideal for cutting, contour machining, and engraving when using appropriate router bits and machining settings.

•Other Compatible Rigid Boards: Assess the suitability of these materials based on their composition, thickness, and specific machining requirements.

The CNC spindle carries out primary machining operations on rigid materials. The oscillating knife is specifically designed for materials that can be cut with knives, rather than serving as a replacement for the spindle in all rigid-board applications.

Flexible Materials

• Leather: Suitable for cutting shapes, outlines, and patterns from appropriate leather sheets. 

• Paper and Cardstock: Ideal for cutting contours, templates, and shaped components. 

• PVC Film: Designed for cutting compatible films and flexible PVC sheet materials. 

• Other Flexible Sheets: Additional materials may be assessed through sample testing. 

CNC Router with Knife Cutter Typical Applications

Sign Making and Advertising

The spindle is capable of machining compatible sign boards, acrylic panels, and other rigid materials. Meanwhile, the CCD-assisted knife cutting system can effectively handle printed graphics and flexible sign materials. This combination is beneficial for workshops that produce various types of signage and display components.

Leather Goods and Pattern Cutting

The oscillating knife can cut leather sheets into programmed shapes and contours. The vision system helps to align cutting paths with printed or visual references when needed.

Packaging and Printed Materials

If you're working with paper-based materials or flexible sheets, our knife cutting unit is here to help! It can create custom outlines and shapes just the way you want them. Plus, with CCD positioning, you can easily follow printed designs or registration references for precise cuts.

Custom Manufacturing and Prototyping

In workshops that manage mixed orders, combining spindle machining with knife cutting enables different types of tasks to be performed on a single machine platform. This approach is beneficial for sample production, the creation of customized components, and short production runs that involve various material types.

Technical Sheet - Oscillating Knife CNC Router

Frequently Asked Questions: CNC Router with CCD Camera 

Q: What is an ATC CNC router with an oscillating knife?

A: It is a multifunctional CNC machine that integrates a spindle with an automatic tool changer and an oscillating knife cutting unit. The spindle is designed for routing, engraving, milling, and cutting operations, while the oscillating knife effectively cuts compatible flexible materials.

Q: What does the CCD vision system do?

A: The CCD vision system identifies material edges and registration features to assist in aligning the cutting path.

Q: Can this machine cut both wood and leather?

A: Yes, the machine is designed to work with compatible rigid materials such as wood and acrylic using the spindle, and it can handle suitable flexible materials like leather with the oscillating knife. Tooling and operating parameters should be tailored to each material.

Q: What is the advantage of the automatic tool changer?

A: The automatic tool changer lets the spindle switch between compatible router bits during a programmed job, reducing manual tool changes and enabling multi-operation machining.

Q: Why are AC servo motors used?

A: AC servo drives are fantastic for achieving smooth and precise movement across your machine's axes. They help coordinate cutting and engraving tasks beautifully. Just keep in mind that the level of accuracy you get will depend on the whole machine system and the conditions under which it's operating.

Q: Can the machine process printed materials?

A: Yes, it can. The CCD vision system helps align cuts for compatible printed materials when the required recognition features are present.

Q: Can the machine be customized?

A: Yes. We'd love to help with the right machine configuration for you! To get started, please share some details about your workspace, the types of materials you use, their thickness, your processing needs, and how your production workflow looks. This will help us suggest the best configuration for your specific application.

If you like the ATC CNC router with oscillating knife & CCD here, please feel free to reach out today for pricing & specifications!