Use of cnc machines for small businesses. Business on a cnc machine for wood What can be sold made by a cnc machine

CNC machine for small business - equipment used for personal economic purposes. For these purposes, any type of machine is suitable. But the performance metric may vary. The choice of unit should be made depending on the purpose for which it will be used.

Considering that the device will be used at home or for production with a small series, it can be made independently.

Features of choice

A number of factors influence the choice of equipment. It depends on them how the equipment will correspond to the purposes for which it was purchased. Not always the highest quality and most productive device will be the most effective. In some cases, a mini machine will be more useful than a standard counterpart. Among the factors on which the choice depends are:

• technologies used;
• the area of ​​the room in which the device will be installed;
• the number of people maintaining the equipment.

The cost of the unit can be more than ten thousand rubles. You should consider how much money will be required for the required model, and how this will affect the initial capital.

If the amount of money is limited, you can try to make the device yourself.

In the production of modern mini CNC machines, it is taken into account that they can be used in small businesses. One of the most popular models is CNC-Magic. The model is represented by a milling and engraving device. It belongs to the list of the most affordable models, and can be used for universal purposes. It is used to process:

• tree;
• metal;
• glass.

The advantage is the possibility of manufacturing parts on the machine that have a complex shape. It will take a little time to write the program. The most requested feature of the device is engraving.

Types of CNC machines

Small business involves less work than industrial production. Given the specifics of the tasks, small highly specialized machines have a higher efficiency indicator. According to the way they work, they are divided into:

• metalworking;
• woodworking machines;
• for cutting MDF;
• for engraving;
• for cutting stone.

Metalworking tools are effective in cold forging. This type of work is one of the most profitable. It allows you to produce a wide range of products at low cost.

Mini machines for milling and turning work can simplify the task. The compact size of the device allows you to place it in a room with a small area. You can work on such a device yourself.

Able to perform the functions of a workshop for wood processing. The advantages of such equipment are compactness, low cost, quiet operation. The mini unit is equipped with various nozzles that can perform a wide range of jobs. With it, you can: drill, grind, saw, sharpen, joint. The device is able to cope with different types of wood.

If the business is based on the production of panel furniture, the best option would be an MDF cutting machine. With it, furniture can be made at home. In addition to MDF, the device can handle other materials of various strengths. Devices that perform this function are of different types. The choice should be made depending on how long the unit is able to cut, what power it has, and the type of carriage.

The engraving laser unit is suitable for processing finished products. Modern mini devices have laser beams, which greatly simplify the work of the machine. Despite the presence of a laser installation, the device is not expensive, but its parts require periodic replacement. It will be effective if the source of income is the production of promotional products, jewelry, souvenirs. Compact dimensions with a laser device allow the installation to be used at home.

Stone cutting tools are suitable for construction. To install such equipment, a room with a large area is required. It is able to cope with various types of stone. The unit offers a wide range of functions. Its cost is quite high, and may not be suitable for many. But, given the number of tasks that the machine is able to handle, it will pay for itself in various jobs.

Small business organization

Before purchasing equipment, you should determine in which industry a small business will develop. The cost of a CNC machine is relatively high. The purchase of various units will require significant costs. Having a large start-up capital will solve this problem. But not all devices will be equally useful. With small financial resources, a CNC machine can be made on your own.

Such a step will save money, and will allow them to be invested in the implementation of other tasks. Expenses will be required not only for the purchase of equipment, but also for the rent of the premises in which it will be located. If a small business involves various jobs, workers will be needed to complete them. Initial costs will require the provision of conditions for the sale of manufactured products.

A business plan will help you manage your money wisely. Many business start-ups fail because of a bad plan. The availability of CNC machines does not yet guarantee a successful project. Wood and metal processing on machine tools is the most profitable industry for small businesses. They allow you to perform a complex of works and produce various products. They are used to make:

• paintings and icons;
• furniture products;
• various models;
• advertising products.

Numerical control allows you to compensate for the lack of experience. But for high-quality production, it is recommended to use the help of specialists. The most popular CNCs are Type3 and ArtCam. You can manage the workflow using a special control panel. A quality program will ensure high precision in the production of parts.

- How to start your own business? - This question is often asked by any person who does not yet have his own business. Stops a lot of factors. But very often your own business is the only opportunity to realize yourself correctly, to sell your free time at a higher price.

One of the successful and rapidly growing business areas is the processing of materials on CNC machines. There is no need to work with your hands, and sometimes, if you work correctly, you don’t even need to get dirty.

Cutting materials:

• solid wood and all sheet wood derivatives,
• any plastics,
• any composite material
• non-ferrous non-hard metals,
• rubber,
• skin,
• some fabrics, etc.

Almost anything can be machined, with the exception of hard materials.

Calculation with a minimum budget

One-time costs:

• , 1 piece: 95 000 rubles.
• minimum furniture: 2000 rub.
• minimum stock of materials: 30,000 rubles.

Total: 144,000 rubles

Monthly costs:

• rental of the minimum production premises: 5,000 rubles.
• electricity: 3 000 rub.
• the cost of consumable tools (milling cutters, engravers, drills): 5,000 rubles.
• advertising costs: 20,000 rubles.

Total: 33,000 rubles

Depending on the material being processed, the price per linear meter of cut varies significantly from 20-500 rubles. Let's take an average price of 60 r / m, cut at a speed of 1500 mm / min. Those. 90 meters are cut in 1 hour, 720 meters in an eight-hour working day, which is 43,000 rubles.

Monthly income with such a load of 22 days * 43,000 rubles / day = 946,000 rubles.

Let's take a machine load of only 10% of the time due to the absence of a flurry of orders, time for preparing files, communicating with customers, fixing the workpiece, changing tools, and other economic activities. This is 94600 rubles, such income pays for the costs of starting a business in the second month.

And if you consider that you already have some kind of customer base, then that the machine, unlike a person, can work not for 8, but all 24 hours, that cutting some materials can be more expensive, you can cheat on materials up to 50%, up to 100% extra for urgent work, and additional income comes from preparing a file for processing.

Total 946,000 rubles * 10% - 33,000 rubles \u003d 61,400 rubles is the minimum income in the first month.

• 1st month: 90% downtime, income 94,600 rubles, expense 33,000 rubles, profit 61,600 rubles.
• 2nd month: 85% downtime, income 141,900 rubles, expense 33,000 rubles, profit 108,900 rubles, coverage of all one-time investments, net profit from the next month.
• 3rd month: 80% downtime, income 189,200 rubles, expense 33,000 rubles, profit 156,200 rubles.
• 4th month: 75% downtime, income 236,500 rubles, expense 33,000 rubles, profit 203,500 rubles.
• 5th month: 70% downtime, income 283,800 rubles, expense 33,000 rubles, profit 250,800 rubles.
• 6th month: 65% downtime, income 331,100 rubles, expense 33,000 rubles, profit 298,100 rubles.

Calculation with a normal budget

One-time costs:

• , 1 piece: 160 000 rubles.
• personal computer: 12,000 rubles
• minimum furniture: 20 000 rub.
• minimum stock of materials: 60,000 rubles.
• additional equipment for cutting material blanks: 5,000 rubles.

Total: 257,000 rubles

Monthly costs:

• rent of industrial premises: 20,000 rubles.
• electricity: 6,000 rubles.
• the cost of consumable tools (milling cutters, engravers, drills): 15,000 rubles.
• advertising costs: 40,000 rubles.

Depending on the material being processed, the price per linear meter of cut varies significantly from 20-500 rubles. Let's take an average price of 60 r / m, cut at a speed of 6,000 mm / min. Those. 360 meters are cut in 1 hour, 2,880 meters in an eight-hour working day, which is 172,800 rubles.

Monthly income with such a load of 22 days * 172,800 rubles / day = 3,800,000 rubles.

Let's take a machine load of only 12% of the time (the load should be higher because there is no need to pre-cut the sheet, the machine allows you to put the whole sheet material, and the number of orders grows along with the possibilities, because the size of the machine is larger, more customers stay with you instead of looking for other options from competitors) due to the lack of a flurry of orders, time for preparing files, communicating with customers, fixing the workpiece, changing tools, and other economic activities. This is 94600 rubles, such income pays for the costs of starting a business in the second month.

And if you take into account that you already have some kind of customer base, that a machine, unlike a person, can work not for 8, but all 24 hours, that cutting some materials can be more expensive, you can cheat on materials up to 50%, up to 100% extra for urgent work, and additional income comes from preparing a file for processing.

We can say with full confidence about the quick return on investment. And in 2-3 months it will be possible to increase the percentage of machine operation from 10 to 30-40%, and this already triples the profit.

Total 3,800,000 rubles * 25% - 81,000 rubles = 375,000 rubles is the minimum income in the first month.

• 1st month: 88% downtime, income 456,000 rubles, expense 81,000 rubles, profit 375,000 rubles.
• 2nd month: 83% downtime, income 646,000 rubles, expense 81,000 rubles, profit 565,000 rubles, coverage of all one-time investments, net profit from next month.
• 3rd month: 78% downtime, income 836,000 rubles, expense 81,000 rubles, profit 755,000 rubles.
• 4th month: 73% downtime, income 1,026,000 rubles, expense 81,000 rubles, profit 945,000 rubles.
• 5th month: 68% downtime, income 1,216,000 rubles, expense 81,000 rubles, profit 1,135,000 rubles.
• 6th month: 63% downtime, income 1,406,000 rubles, expense 81,000 rubles, profit 1,325,000 rubles.

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CNC desktop machines

Desktop CNC machines of the BIGSTOL series are the most budgetary line of machines from the SteepLine company. These are inexpensive desktop CNC machines, but at the same time surpass most competitors in this price category: build quality, frame strength, quality components, and performance.
This series of machines is most often in demand among various institutions, for home use, hobbies and small businesses.

Desktop CNC machines of the BIGSTOL series new in 2018 - the CNC business has become even more accessible! We decided to design and introduce a new line of desktop CNC machines for small businesses. Our task was to present to the market machines with the same functionality as large portal machines, even something better, but at the lowest possible price! - And we succeeded.

Anyone can pick up economy class CNC desktop machines, you will find machines in this section for wood carving, for facades, for cutting, for furniture, for the home. If you did not find the machine that you need, call us or write to us, we will assemble the machine for any task, this is how we conquered the market.
The desktop CNC machine from Stipline of the BIGSTOL series is successfully operated at a variety of enterprises, from large manufacturers to individual entrepreneurs who are engaged in the manufacture of souvenirs, icons, chess and other unique products. With the help of milling desktop machines with SteepLine numerical control, you will create almost any product in terms of complexity in wood, plastic.

BIGSTOL series machines are often used

CNC machines for woodcarving: we offer domestic consumers CNC desktop machines for artistic woodcarving that are 3D processing, 2D processing, icons, paintings, and much more.

CNC machines for the manufacture of facades: modern machines for the manufacture of facades allow mass production of facade parts from various materials (wood, MDF and others) of any degree of complexity with almost zero rejection. With the help of desktop CNC machines "Stipline", designed for high-precision milling and engraving of facade details on a plane, you can make things of unique beauty by applying complex artistic carvings to the surface of facades, etc.

CNC machines for cutting sheet materials: The company Stipline manufactures CNC machines for cutting chipboard, MDF, etc. Very high quality woodworking equipment is used for cutting solid wood and board materials. The technological operation is performed with high productivity and the required accuracy.

CNC machines for furniture production: these are reliable and functional equipment that is suitable for starting a new business in the furniture production industry. Machines for the manufacture of furniture can be used when performing work of high complexity. Furniture is decorated with decorative elements that are difficult to reproduce by hand, especially in mass production.

Who are we?

Our company is engaged in the manufacture of CNC machines for processing workpieces from wood, metal, plastic and stone. Today, our portfolio includes more than a dozen models that are successfully operated at enterprises in the following industries:
furniture (cutting standard sheets, making decorative elements);
engraving of products for counterfeit protection, marking and other purposes);
electrical engineering (production of printed circuit boards of varying degrees of complexity);
production of metal doors (production of various decorative elements and overlays).
Why choose SteepLine benchtop machines?

Today, the Russian market has a wide selection of such equipment. If you choose our products, you will get the following benefits:
Affordable prices.
The equipment is manufactured at the Kamensky plant in Russia, which provides an affordable price compared to similar European-made equipment due to the absence of customs duties.

High quality.
In the production of desktop CNC milling machines, only high-quality components from the world's leading manufacturers (bearings, guides) are used, which ensures high processing accuracy and rigidity of the entire structure. The production takes place at the Kamensky plant, which has been designing and manufacturing all kinds of equipment for many years, having a modern technological base and qualified personnel.

Easy to operate.
Desktop CNC milling machines from Steepline BIGSTOL series are easily integrated with software such as DSP0501, which allows you to automate the operation of the equipment, increasing the processing speed without losing accuracy.

Full range of service maintenance
Making a choice in favor of SteepLine CNC desktop milling machines, you get all the necessary after-sales service during the warranty period and after its completion. The company's warehouse always has a sufficient list of components and spare parts for quick shipment to any Russian region. We are also ready to offer a service for periodic maintenance of your equipment, which will extend its service life.

Individual approach to each client.
We appreciate everyone who decides to buy a desktop CNC machine from us. We are ready to provide all the necessary advice for an informed choice of equipment, based on your specific goals and objectives. In addition, we are engaged in the production of components for desktop CNC machines, which will allow you to upgrade your equipment and extend its life. Our company is ready to send equipment to any region of Russia and other countries, giving detailed advice on commissioning issues or carrying out commissioning work on our own.

How to buy a desktop CNC machine?
If you want to receive additional information regarding the equipment manufactured by SteepLine, a commercial offer that takes into account the characteristics of your organization, please contact us by free phone 8-800-707-95-92 or leave a request on the website. We will be happy to contribute to your success and improve the quality of our products.

Every master at some point asks himself the question: I have tools, I have a CNC machine. All this cost me a lot of money. How can I make a few dollars with them?”
The author of The Fe Factor channel will show how he realizes the possibilities of his machine, how you can earn $ 20 in 3 minutes. The amount you charge for your work depends largely on the local market and may vary.

Woodworking machines in this Chinese store.

In this example, the craftsman will make a 6″x18″ sign. It took him about two minutes to do the whole job. It took longer to open the app.
He likes this slogan and decided to make a sign using it. Nothing special in terms of font. Here the front panel of the kitchen cabinet is used. The carpenter sold it for 50 cents. As always, machine installation.

This process needs to be automated. ready to launch. It is important to remember to zero the coordinates in the MAX 4 program. To prevent accidental scratches from the cutter hook, you need to raise the axis by 5 cm.

We start the cutter. The wood is hard maple. After milling, we remove burrs in several places. This surface is already varnished. We take stain. We dip the brush a little. Let the wood absorb the stain. While this is happening, you can do other things. It is necessary that all cuts are well covered. You don't need to pour too hard either. If you have not used the stain for a long time, you need to mix it.

Small business on a CNC machine

In this video of the Family Business channel, Sergey Bukata talked about how you can make money with a CNC machine. Specifically, this is the manufacture of foundry models. They are used to make molds. The form, in turn, is needed for casting metal parts. As a rule, it is cast iron, aluminum or bronze. Models are made from different materials, in this case wood.

An order was received from an enterprise that has a foundry. Drawings were sent by e-mail and based on them the master created a 3d model. Now this digital model needs to be turned into a real physical object. The type of wood for making models is ash. According to the scheme that you see on the screen, you need to make 6 such details. The master picked up a workpiece that was suitable in size and began to work on a format machine. To begin with, I cut the parts in width. Then trimmed to length. With the help of a jointer, he created the base surfaces. I returned to the formatter again and sawed the details through the thickness. Given the large width, in 2 passes. As a result, waste is generated.

With the help of a thickness gauge, he drives all the details to the final size. First in thickness, then in width. When all the blanks were driven into size, I began gluing. According to the drawing, I made a preliminary layout of the parts. Then a simple marking with the help of a filler device made holes for the dowels. The process is not difficult and quite fast. Although, there are probably other effective ways to assemble such parts. And, accordingly, earnings on numerical control. Now you can start pressing the parts. Pipe clamps are used.

A business on a CNC machine for wood can bring a pretty good income. Since most household items are made of plastic, which people are tired of, many people want to buy things made from natural materials, such as wood. If you correctly draw up a business plan for this type of commercial activity, then you can make good money on this. About all the nuances of a business on a CNC milling machine later in the article.

Why can a CNC machine business become a very profitable business?

By purchasing such a machine, you can provide services not only for processing wood, but also other materials. For example, a CNC machine can process leather, rubber, non-ferrous and hard metals, and composite materials. In principle, such a machine is designed to work with almost any material, except for hard ones.

Income and expense plan

A similar business on a CNC machine can be opened with both minimal and more serious investments. Here the main difference will be in the type of machines and the volume of planned services provided.

Income and expenses with a normal budget

If an entrepreneur has enough cash to open a CNC machine business, he will have to cover the following expenses:

• computer: about 12 thousand rubles;
• machine model 6090 (1 pc.): about 160 thousand rubles;
• furnishing furniture: about 20 thousand rubles;
• storage facilities for materials: about 60 thousand rubles;
• equipment for procurement of materials: 5 thousand rubles.

In general, the amount of initial investment will be about 260 thousand rubles.

Also in terms of income and expenses, it is worth considering the monthly costs for:

• advertising: about 40 thousand rubles;
• rent of premises: about 20 thousand rubles;
• electricity: about 6 thousand rubles;
• purchase of consumables: about 15 thousand rubles.

As a result, the entrepreneur will need to count on monthly expenses in the amount of 81 thousand rubles.

Income

The cost per linear meter will depend on the material being processed. It can range from 20 to 500 rubles. If we take an average cost of 60 rubles/m and a speed of 6,000 mm/min, then about 360 meters can be cut in an hour, and 2880 meters in a whole day (8 working hours).

That is, you can earn about 172 thousand rubles a day. Monthly income with such volumes of work is 3,800 thousand rubles.

When an entrepreneur has a customer base with regular orders, he can start the round-the-clock operation of the machine to fulfill urgent orders. Also, the cost will vary depending on the material being processed. Thanks to such conditions, you can make an extra charge of 50-100%.

A business on a CNC machine is designed for an average payback period of 2-3 months. If we take into account tax rates and cover monthly expenses, then in the first month you can get a net profit of 375 thousand rubles.

If in the first month of idle operation of the machine (taking into account the maintenance of the customer base, reporting, etc.) will be 88%, then the profit will be 375 thousand rubles. With a downtime of 83%, profit will increase to 565 thousand rubles.

If you open a business on a CNC machine with minimal investment?

When opening a business with us on a CNC machine, the starting investment for an entrepreneur with a minimum budget will be as follows:

• cost of CNC machine 4060: 95 thousand rubles;
• purchase of a computer: 12 thousand rubles;
• arrangement of the workplace with furniture: 2 thousand rubles;
• cost of materials warehouse: 30 thousand rubles;
• equipment for processing materials: 5 thousand rubles;

As a result, a novice entrepreneur will need to invest about 144 thousand rubles.

Monthly costs will amount to 33 thousand rubles. Of them:

• electricity costs: 3 thousand rubles;
• expenses for renting premises: 5 thousand rubles;
• advertising costs: 20 thousand rubles;
• purchase of consumables: 5 thousand rubles.

If you have a CNC machine 4060 and an 8-hour working day, your daily income can be about 43 thousand rubles. It is realistic to earn about 946 thousand rubles a month on such a business and with such investments. The average payback period will also be about 2-3 months.

What services can be provided with a CNC milling machine?

Business on a CNC machine is a vast field of activity in which you can show maximum imagination. The most popular services that can be provided with a CNC machine are:

• carrying out curvilinear cutting of a tree;
• cutting of metals;
• production of details for furniture;
• decorating materials.

The main customers of an entrepreneur with a CNC machine will be representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. Basically, they order the manufacture of small parts and parts of complex mechanisms. Representatives of a small furniture business or other types of industry cannot afford to purchase an expensive milling machine; for them, this is not a profitable expense at all. Therefore, such a type of commercial activity as CNC processing of materials will always have a good demand.

An individual order for the manufacture of decorative unique items as souvenirs, toys, etc. is also popular.

You can also open your own linear production of a certain product, for which there will be a demand in the market. For example, you can start making boards for cutting food and other kitchen items.

5 ways to make money with a CNC machine in 2018

One of the popular ways to make money on a CNC machine is the manufacture of furniture and furniture decor. A unique designer finish is something that will always be in demand.

The second, no less profitable and popular way to make money on such a machine is the manufacture of doors and stairs. The main target audience of customers for such a product will consist of owners of country houses. Usually these are wealthy people who are willing to pay for uniqueness and naturalness, so here you can benefit from a good margin.

A great business idea for a CNC machine is the manufacture of wooden toys. Whoever says that this is the last century will be completely wrong. Now, on the contrary, complex wooden constructors are in great demand among parents. They do not want to give their children plastic toys; they are more attracted to natural materials.

Making souvenirs in the resort town is a seasonal, but very profitable business. In this case, the entrepreneur must draw up his financial plan, taking into account the seasonality of demand.

Recently, the actual direction in the CNC machine business is the manufacture of promotional products. Wooden decor elements fit perfectly into any interior.

How to register a business on a CNC machine?

For this type of commercial activity, it is best to officially register individual entrepreneurship. For such an organizational form, a simplified tax system applies. The amount of the state fee for registering an individual entrepreneur will be 800 rubles. The entrepreneur will need to fill out an application for registration of IP, copies of the passport and TIN.