CNC Machine Type | Description |
Plasma cutter | Cuts material by flying across the cutting table with a plasma torch (instead of moving a spinning tool over the material) |
Laser cutter | A similar principle to the plasma cutter, it uses a laser. Both of these cutters are used to cut 2-dimensional profile shapes |
CNC router | Perform complicated cutting operations like rabbeting, routing, drilling, slot cutting and threading |
Milling machines | Cuts wood, plastics and sheet metal in 3 axes (X, Y and Z). This allows cutting of basic profiles |