CNC router controller is like a human brain, controlling the performance and quality of the whole CNC router machine.
We all know that the CNC router machine mainly contains two parts, such as the machine frame, and the CNC controller control. The machine frame is like the human body, and the control system is like the human brain and soul. Today we will talk about the brain of the wood CNC router- CNC router controller.
What is the CNC router controller?
The CNC controller is the control core of the CNC router machine. Its performance directly affects the processing quality and efficiency of the wood engraving machine. Therefore, whether we as users or businesses, we must know about the CNC router controller.
Components of the CNC router controller.
The CNC router controller is composed of three parts. One is the driver, the second is the frequency converter, and the third is the CNC controller and control software. Driver. Its function is to receive the pulse signal provided by the controller to drive the stepper motor to move. One of the most important functions of the driver is the pulse subdivision. Each stepping motor gets a complete square wave pulse signal, it will produce a fixed-step. Inverter. Its main function is to receive controller signals and output high-speed pulse devices. Everyone knows that the mains power used in our country is 50HZ. And the main function of the inverter is to adjust the operating speed of the spindle by adjusting the power supply frequency. The CNC router controller is the core part of the wood CNC engraving machine control system. Its main function is to execute computer software commands, and control inverter and drives to work.
What are the common types of CNC router controllers?
Common CNC router controllers on the market mainly include three categories. And it is including computer control, handle control, and integrated machine control.
Computer control. This control method is to control the walking path of the XYZ axis of the engraving machine and the rotation of the spindle motor by installing a control card on the PCI slot of the computer motherboard and installing a software driver on the computer. This kind of control mode can preview the processing effect. And we can see the processing track at any time if the program loading error can be corrected in time.
Handle control. We can hold this control method in our hands to control the processing path of the wood engraving machine. It has the advantages of space-saving, convenient tool setting, and no need to occupy a computer. The disadvantage is that the operation is relatively troublesome. After all, all the functions are integrated on a control panel. If the operation is unskilled, it is easy to press the wrong function key and cannot directly preview the processing effect.
One machine control. This control method adopts independent integrated design, industrial computers, PLC, and other integrated control. With the rich interfaces and complete functions, it can realize multi-axis control and automatic tool change. This control system is mainly used for high-end CNC router machines, machining centers, and some mold machines, the anti-interference ability of the control system, as well as various aspects of performance, control accuracy, etc. are better than other categories. The disadvantage is that the operation is relatively complicated and the price is high.