From a small guy s perspective, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered correctly. Should one choose a dedicated machine or some multi-function model? What can the performance be like? Can the machine justify its price? The underlying aspect of all these questions is the fact that the smaller guy most likely has a smaller budget and naturally fidgety. What is CNC technology? In it simplest sense, CNC machines intends to replace manual work with automated processes and work together with other manufacturing processes. For example, manually drilling holes would take a while, imagine drilling in large numbers, it is likely that a person would experience fatigue and increase the possibility of human error in the manufacturing line. Wood workers and customers are looking for CNC machines that has greater speed, enhanced tool changing, more flexible, higher value and can combine several functions. In fact, customers are looking for CNC machines that are more complex, since they would be able to perform more functions. For example, CNC routers should be able to do both vertical and horizontal drilling and could cut. Other important components The CNC linear drive system includes the motor, the linear bearing system, and the lead screw assembly. Every axis uses linear drive system that drives their particular spindles. The motor links the mechanics and the electronics of the system. There are two types of motors in CNC wood router machines the stepper and the servo motors. The works The ShopBot is a cutter (which looks like a drill bit) that can move in all three axes, making 3D movements and cutting all kinds of shapes ad patterns on such materials as wood, plastic, foam, aluminum and others. The ShopBot CNC cuts materials like a saw on the X or Y direction and on any diagonal. There are also CNC router kits and plans. However, some builders feel that following the directions, exactly as they are, fails to meet their needs. Since they have to follow the plan, considerations in designs and sizes (or whatever the builder needs or wants) may not be accommodated by the plan. This would leave builders operating with CNC routers that they do not want or need.