1325 Series Multi-Spindle CNC Router Machine

An appropriate motor size is key when cutting metals (Source: Nikodem Bartnik via YouTube) The spindle motor is what puts the “router” in “CNC router”. Usually mounted on a gantry, the spindle motor spins the cutting bit – the part that does all the work.Definition. CNC routers are machines used to cut many types of materials, such as wood, plastic, aluminum, and high-density foam. CNC stands for computer numerical control, which indicates computer software and electronics controlled machines instead of a direct human operator.