shaping-manufacturing-processes > CNC Routing & Trimming

Similar to CNC Milling, a Rotating Cutting Tool removes material from the workpiece located on a cutting bed.

Typically routing will cut a linear path through the complete thickness of the material in one pass.

The router has less stiffness than a mill and is suited to less hard materials such as wood and plastic.

Typically used for the trimming of Plastic Moulded Parts, for example to remove the unwanted material from a vacuum formed sheet.