while being controlled by the same interface. Dust collection / vacuum collector The wood router typically has 6"-10" air ducts to suck up the wood chips and dust created. They can be piped to a stand-alone or full shop dust collection system. Some wood routers are specialized for cabinetry and have many drills that can be programmed to come down separately or together. The drills are generally spaced 32 mm apart on centres - a spacing system called 32 mm System. This is for the proper spacing of shelving for cabinets. Drilling can be vertical or horizontal (in the Y or X axis from either side/end of the workpiece) which allows a panel to be drilled on all four edges as well as the top surface. Many of these machines with large drilling arrays are derived from CNC point-to-point borers. Securing the workpiece Suction systems The wood router typically holds wood with suction through the table or pods that raise the work above the table. Pods may be used for components which require edge profiling (or undercutting), are manufactured from solid wood or where greater flexibility in production is required. This type of bed requires less extraction with greater absolute vacuum. A second type hold down uses a spoil board. This allows vacuum suction through a low density table and allows the placement of parts anywhere on the table. These types of tables are typically used for nest-based manufacturing (NBM) where multiple components are routed from a single sheet. This type of manufacturing precludes edge drilling or undercut edge work on components. Vacuum pumps are required with both types of tables where volume and "strength" are determined based on the types of materials being cut. Maintenance Proper operation and maintenance in right way can greatly extend machine's life and reduce the incidence of failures. Avoid the direct sunlight, excessive dust and humidity Keep away from the equipment with high vibration Keep dust and similar away from wheels and bearings, use compressed air External links Woodworking machines Wood router