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This section provides an overview for nc routers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 nc router manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked nc router companies as of January, 2025: 1.SHINX Ltd., 2.The SHODA Company, 3.TORK CNC.
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An NC router is a device that uses numerical control (NC) technology to cut wood, plastic, and metal materials with a blade.
Once numerical control data is created, the same product can be produced many times with the same accuracy. NC routers are a type of machine tool and have a long history as one of the first automated machining technologies.
They automate traditional manual cutting operations and enable fast, accurate, and efficient machining. It is particularly good at machining complex curved surfaces and drilling holes. Today, NC routers are also called CNC (Computed NC) because of their computer numerical control capability. The computer-controlled nature of this equipment makes it suitable for mass production, as well as for advanced cutting operations.
CNC technology has led to the development of NC routers that can process a wide variety of materials and are widely used in manufacturing industries such as automotive, furniture, and construction materials. They will continue to be an increasingly important piece of equipment as demand grows in industrial fields where precision machining is required.
NC routers are used for cutting wood, plastic, and metal materials. Numerical control technology enables high-precision and high-speed processing and is characterized by its superiority in processing products with fine details and complex shapes that are difficult to achieve by hand.
It is also widely used as indispensable equipment for the production of prototype parts and small-lot parts for products. For example, it can be used in a wide range of industrial fields, including commercial products, home appliances, housing equipment, and automotive products. Since prototype parts and small-lot parts are generally small in quantity, manual processing reduces productivity. NC routers can process a large number of parts at one time by creating numerically controlled data.
In addition, NC routers are also used to process molds for molding resin parts. Molds are required for the manufacture of resin parts, but advanced processing technology is needed to manufacture the molds. NC routers play an important role in the manufacture of molds because they enable high-precision cutting.
NC routers are not only widely used in the manufacturing industry because of their ability to handle a wide variety of materials, but also have a wide range of application areas, including the production of crafts and the processing of building materials.
The principle of NC router lies in processing parts by numerical control. The part is fixed to the table on the NC router by a chuck and is processed by a rotating blade from above. The movement of the blade or table is controlled by the numerically controlled data to be processed. Some NC routers are equipped with a device that automatically switches the blade, allowing the user to change the blade depending on the part to be processed. Some devices can process multiple parts at the same time.
NC routers require numerical control data, called NC data, for processing. NC data can be directly input into an NC control panel, but this takes a lot of time, so these days it is more common to convert CAD/CAM data.
CAD is software for design, and CAM is a system that creates NC router machining data based on the shape data created on CAD. NC routers are widely used in the manufacturing industry.
There are three main types of NC routers: NC router for woodworking, NC router for metal, and NC router for plastic.
NC routers specialized for woodworking are suitable for processing wood products. Since the blade can be switched according to the type and thickness of wood, a wide range of wood types can be processed. Also, it is capable of high-precision processing and can produce fine parts and ornaments for woodworking products.
This NC router is specialized for metal processing and can switch blades in consideration of the strength and tenacity of the metal material. It is suitable for fabricating metal parts and processing machinery and can be used for mass production because of its high accuracy and high-speed processing.
This NC router is specialized for processing plastic materials and is suitable for manufacturing plastic products. There are many types of plastics, and by selecting the appropriate blade for each material, high-precision machining is possible.
In addition, plastic materials are softer and more sensitive to heat than metal, so care must be taken in temperature control. NC routers for plastics are designed with these characteristics in mind.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Foxalien, founded in the United States, is a supplier of industrial CNC machines. The company's product portfolio includes CNC milling machines for precision machining of various materials, high-performance CNC turning centers for producing intricate components with accuracy, CNC routers for applications in woodworking, plastics, and composites CNC laser cutting machines for precise cutting and engraving and tailored CNC solutions for specialized manufacturing needs. It serves industries such as automotive, medical, metal fabrication, and woodworking.
The SHODA Company, founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1944 with headquarters in Hamamatsu City, Japan, is a manufacturer of CNC routing machines and centers. The company's products include the PLANET BLUE SPB Series CNC router centers for new metals, dust reduction programmed CNC routers, woodworking CNC router centers, and gantry-type multi-function CNC routers. These products are used for machining aircraft parts, plastic components and products, kitchen vanities, kitchen parts, and doors. The company also offers machine maintenance through the SHODA network service, including for resold machines.
SHINX Corporation Co. Ltd., headquartered in Oigawa Factory, Yaizu City, has been a manufacturer and supplier of industrial machinery and miscellaneous goods since 1964. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, sales and trade operations of industrial machines. Its product portfolio features machine tools, metal processing machines, resin processing machines, woodworking machines, and H steel beveling machines. A subsidiary of Shinko Trading Co. Ltd., the company has formed a partner agreement with Fujieda MYFC. It has offices all over Japan, including Sapporo, Hokkaido, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and Suita City, Osaka.
Heian Corporation Co., Ltd., founded in 1939 with headquarters in Hamamatsu City, Japan, is a manufacturer of machining, molding, and routing machines, centers, and complete processing line systems. The company's product line includes flat processing machines for cutting, engraving, drilling, molding, and routing of engineering plastics, resins, wood, and metals, as well as complete horizontal material processing lines that can be used for the manufacture of wooden beams, among other products. The company serves industries including construction, consumer product manufacturing, automotive, and musical instrument manufacturing.
HPC Laser LTD., founded in the UK in 2007, is a supplier of CO2 laser engraver and cutting machines. The company's product portfolio includes CO2 laser engraving machines for intricate and precise engraving on various materials, including wood, acrylic, glass, CO2 laser cutting machines designed for accurate and efficient cutting of materials such as fabric, paper, leather, and plastics, and laser marking systems used for permanent and clear marking on a wide array of products.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHINX Ltd. |
26.8%
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| 2 | The SHODA Company |
17.1%
|
| 3 | TORK CNC |
12.2%
|
| 4 | Foxalien |
9.8%
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| 5 | Heian Corporation |
9.8%
|
| 6 | HPC Laser LTD. |
7.3%
|
| 7 | VWM Woodworking Machines |
7.3%
|
| 8 | Mantech UK Ltd |
4.9%
|
| 9 | Nihar Industries |
4.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the nc router page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom
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3 | 37.5% |
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United States of America
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2 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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2 | 25.0% |
India
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1 | 12.5% |
46 products found
46 products
The SHODA Company
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■Features Its excellent functions overturn common sense of NC routers. ■Completely dust-free structure The sealed structure completely separates t...
SHINX Ltd.
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Large gantry type strong frame structure
The SHODA Company
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Completely dust-free construction, 3-year warranty on drive unit. A compact type that does not take up much space. Flash function. Easy to open/clo...
The SHODA Company
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■Completely dust-free structure The sealed structure completely separates the processing area where cutting dust is generated from the work area wh...
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
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■9kw high power ATC specification (equipped with 8 automatic tool exchanges) Equipped with an automatic tool changer that can automatically change ...
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
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■9kw high power ATC specification (equipped with 8 automatic tool exchanges) Equipped with an automatic tool changer that can automatically change ...
The SHODA Company
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 hours ago
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■Completely dust-free structure that prevents cutting dust from being released. By enclosing the entire machine with a cover and sealing the left a...
The SHODA Company
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Last viewed: 6 hours ago
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With a compact size that is approximately 1/2 that of conventional products, it achieves high cost performance and space savings. ■Easy to load wo...
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
90+ people viewing
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■4.5kw high power ATC specification (equipped with 4 automatic tool exchanges) The ATC (automatic tool changer) unit uses an ATC spindle made by fa...
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
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■4.5kw high power ATC specification (equipped with 4 automatic tool exchanges) The ATC (automatic tool changer) unit uses an ATC spindle made by fa...
The SHODA Company
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 hours ago
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■Included functions ・SHODA high power head ・Nonstop NC router ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・Dust reductio...
Murakami Machinery Co., Ltd.
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An inexpensive NC router with simultaneous 5-axis control for processing resin with many free-form surfaces. This is a fully automatic machine that...
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
90+ people viewing
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■4.5kw high power ATC specification (equipped with 4 automatic tool exchanges) The ATC (automatic tool changer) unit uses an ATC spindle made by fa...
The SHODA Company
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 4 hours ago
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■Included functions ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・SQS There are 3 types of table sizes. The head is equipp...
The SHODA Company
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Last viewed: 1 hour ago
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■Included functions ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・SCP ・SQS ・AI chat pot ■Summary ・Basic model that is e...
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
90+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 hours ago
■Z-axis 200mm specification/manual tool change spindle The gearbox newly adopted for the MGH series ATC machine is also adopted for the SVH series....
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
90+ people viewing
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■Z-axis 200mm specification/manual tool change spindle The gearbox newly adopted for the MGH series ATC machine is also adopted for the SVH series....
The SHODA Company
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 7 hours ago
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■Summary ・NC lifting type bellows dust collection cover (optional) ・Work positioning ruler (optional) ・Replace the entire head ■Applications/Ma...
The SHODA Company
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・2-axis simultaneous processing ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・SQS ■Featur...
The SHODA Company
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 hours ago
Very Fast Response
■Included functions ・Gate type ・SHODA high power head ・Nonstop NC router ・Suction + T-groove combination table ・Notice before termination ・Sa...
The SHODA Company
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 4 hours ago
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・Twin table ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・5 years warranty ·reduction ■Fe...
The SHODA Company
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
Very Fast Response
■Included functions ・Gate type ・Nonstop NC router ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・5 years warranty ·reducti...
The SHODA Company
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 5 hours ago
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・Nonstop NC router ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・5 years warranty ■Featur...
The SHODA Company
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・Suction + T groove combination table ・Low center of gravity structure ・Notice before termination ・Safety indic...
The SHODA Company
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・Suction + T groove combination table ・Low center of gravity structure ・Notice before termination ・Safety indic...
SHINX Ltd.
460+ people viewing
Last viewed: 9 hours ago
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The processing possibilities are endless at a reasonable price, and it is chosen because it is a standard NC router. ■Features ・Achieves high-pre...
3 models listed
Hitech Creates Co., Ltd.
80+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
■3.9kw high power vacuum suction specification A high-power model that uses a main shaft made in Italy, where woodworking is popular. The drive con...
SHINX Ltd.
220+ people viewing
Last viewed: 19 hours ago
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A middle-class NC router equipped with a 5-axis universal head. A variety of high-level processing is possible. Universal head 5 axis control route...
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The SHODA Company
50+ people viewing
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・Suction table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・SCP ・Idling stop ■Summary ・Pursuing reason...
The SHODA Company
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■Included functions ・Gate type ・Suction table ・Suction + T-groove combination table ・Notice before termination ・Safety indicator lamp ・SQS ■...
