How to achieve high-quality milling of MDF on CNC machines

High-quality CNC milling of MDF - precise cutting of cavities of various depths and diameters, processing of external and internal elements using milling equipment, which are used in furniture production and at home.

MDF is, in fact, a medium-density fiberboard, which is produced using dry pressing of fine wood chips treated with a binder of natural origin - lignin (environmentally friendly), under high pressure and temperature.

This material is popular due to its similar composition to natural wood, easy processing and low cost. Moreover, experts value MDF boards for their moisture resistance and resistance to microorganisms and fungi. That is why CNC milling of MDF facades is more in demand than that of natural wood.

Range of applications for MDF

Due to their ease of processing, MDF boards are a very common material in various production areas. In addition to milling, they can be carved and drilled, painted, laminated and veneered. Panels are used:

• for the manufacture of linings according to the dimensions for armored doors;
• for finishing doors - a pattern is immediately applied with a router to slabs 8, 10 or 16 mm thick, and then a coating. Sometimes it is a PVC film with a wood texture pattern;
• for interior decoration of buildings in the form of wall panels;
• in the manufacture of acoustic system housings;
• for the production of MDF facades, cabinet furniture elements; countertops, wardrobes, design elements for decoration and decoration;
• in the manufacture of parts of non-standard shape and size.

MDF board, imitating the structure of wood, is a lightweight and aesthetic material that has proven itself in use. Milling a facade from this material is not difficult for specialists.

Features of cutting MDF

To process this type of material, MDF milling is used. It is performed on special machines, the cutting element of which is a milling cutter. The cutter is selected taking into account the thickness of the slab and the type of its surface.

The operating principle of cutters is the high-speed rotation of the part while moving along a given axis. The cutter efficiently cuts MDF, creating a neat cut that does not require further sanding.

Milling tables are equipped with special tables on which sheets of material are completely placed. This greatly simplifies the process of milling MDF.

One of the methods for cutting MDF is radius cutting. It lies in the ability of cut sheets to bend. This is how complex radius image elements are obtained.

Subtleties of the technological process

Today, the use of milling machines has become ubiquitous. And the advantage of the CNC system is that the milling tools are automatically set in motion, obeying the software setting. Since milling equipment is used to perform curved cutting of MDF, milling of reliefs, three-dimensional figures and images at high processing speed, the preparation for these processes becomes more complicated.

Special requirements apply to electronic drawings in ArtCAM, AutoCAD, Solidworks and Corel Draw (versions 8 to 14), with corresponding extensions.

For curvilinear cutting of MDF and milling of volumetric patterns for facades, a 3D layout is developed, and the files are provided in STL format. For 2D milling, DWG and DXF files are acceptable. This also applies to the option when milled facades are made from MDF for the subsequent assembly of cabinet furniture.

Milling of products from MDF and chipboard

Do you want to see furniture facades with unusual patterns, interior doors with relief, or even unique ceiling panels in your home, but don’t know where to order high-quality MDF and chipboard processing? "Frezer365" is a workshop that mills wood-containing slabs of any type. We work both with our own MDF and chipboard blanks, and with materials provided by the customer. The slabs are milled on professional-class CNC (computer controlled) machines - Precix 11100, Bigzee GL 2030 and Bigzee GL 1620.

We offer:

• from 20 rubles per linear meter – the price of milling MDF and chipboard;
• from 1 to 3 days – order fulfillment time;
• 3D, classic, multi-component - any types of milling.

Prices for milling MDF and chipboard

The cost of milling for each client is calculated individually. The price depends on the volume of work performed (number of copies made), its complexity and urgency.

Note!

The standard turnaround time for milling chipboard and MDF is 3 days. Urgent orders are completed within 1 day and are subject to additional charges.

*Minimum order – from 2000 rub.

*The table shows prices per linear meter (lm).

How to order the service of milling chipboard and MDF on CNC machines?

To order milling of MDF or chipboard boards, use the “Place an order” button and fill out the application. To find out the preliminary cost of the work, click on the “Calculate cost” button. You can also clarify the information you are interested in with our manager by calling us by phone (see) or ordering a call back.

Our workshop is open without holidays or weekends; we can accept your order and begin its execution on any day convenient for you. We also accept applications received by email 24 hours a day.

Application by phone or mail

Discussion of order details

Making an advance payment (100%)

Product processing (1-3 days)

The order is completed!

Cost calculation Place an order

Scope of application for milling MDF and chipboards

Milling on a CNC machine is a fast and effective way of artistic processing of wood-containing slabs, which allows you to:

• drawings of any complexity on furniture facades and individual furniture elements - cabinet doors, headboards, tabletops, etc.;
• figured grilles, volumetric reliefs, linings on interior and entrance doors, platbands;
• partitions for zoning premises;
• wall and ceiling panels;
• decorations, various decor.

Recommendations for designing a product layout (template)

Milling of slabs is carried out according to the provided layout. If it is designed incorrectly, this can lead to distortions in the parameters in the finished product and misunderstandings. To avoid such situations, please read the layout guidelines:

• file format - EPS, AI, CDR, DXF, DWG for classical and multi-component milling; STL and STEP for 3D milling;
• raster objects are not allowed in the layout;
• layout scale - 1:1, distance must be indicated in millimeters;
• the distance between the contours of objects is at least 5 mm, between objects is at least 8 mm, the distance from the edge of the workpiece is 15 mm around the perimeter;
• The curvature radius of the 6 mm cutter must be observed - 3 mm (in some cases, a 1.5 mm cutter with a curvature radius of 0.75 mm is used).

You can find complete recommendations for designing a product layout on this page.

Note!

You can order the development of a product layout by our specialist. The cost of the service is from 1000 rubles, depending on the complexity.

Requirements for processed MDF and chipboard boards

The quality of the finished product primarily depends on the material used. We process our own blanks or use material provided by the client. Requirements for the processed material:

• dryness, otherwise the slab will crack and deform after a while after processing with a milling cutter;
• absence of visible and hidden defects;
• free margins - more than 10 mm from the image outline;
• flat surface, deviation of the sheet from the plane - no more than 0.2 mm.

Note!

If the workpiece is larger than the working fields of our machines (1530 x 3150 mm, 2080 x 3100 mm, 1600 x 2050 mm), there is no need to cut it. We ourselves will adjust the material to the required dimensions.

Milling MDF and chipboard in the Frezer365 workshop in Moscow

Our company performs work on milling MDF and chipboard panels. Due to good technical equipment and professionalism of employees, we offer:

• high-quality high-precision milling of wood-containing slabs;
• affordable prices;
• creating layouts for milling;
• fast completion of work within 1 to 3 days.

To place an order or calculate its cost, please use the appropriate forms above. You can also get advice by contacting us by phone (view) or ordering a call back.

MDF cutting – prices

The minimum order amount is 4,000 rubles.

The price for cutting MDF depends on the following factors:

• sheet thickness;
• surface type (laminated or regular);
• product size;
• list of types of processing, their degree of complexity;
• order quantity

We carry out CNC cutting of MDF, the price of which is affordable for all clients. There is a favorable system of discounts for wholesale quantities of products and regular customers.

The cost of our services is significantly reduced by having our own high-performance equipment and purchasing quality materials from trusted suppliers at wholesale prices.

The customer chooses the form of payment. Payment can be made in cash or by bank transfer.

Order MDF cutting right now!

Call tel. in Moscow: +7 (906) 777-22-33 or order a calculation

Our advantages

We perform CNC cutting of MDF in Moscow at a competitive cost. Customers' ready-made sketches are accepted for work, services are provided for finalizing layouts and developing electronic images based on customer wishes.

We apply a comprehensive individual approach to cooperation with each customer. You can submit an application for cutting MDF by email or using the feedback form on the website. The company manager will quickly contact you to clarify the details of the order, calculate the cost, and agree on the timing of the work.

After completing the order, the finished products are delivered to the client by prior agreement. We provide additional services for the assembly of finished structures from MDF.

Order processing of MDF products from our company at a competitive price!

Processing MDF with CNC milling machine

The use of a CNC milling machine in woodworking ensures the highest possible productivity. There is no longer any need to waste time on readjustment, because the CNC works with ready-made programs, processing accuracy increases, there is no need for preliminary cutting, and there are other advantages. CNC milling machines are used to manufacture the most complex products. An INTERLASER consultant will help you choose the machine you really need.

In the woodworking industry, one of the main success factors for high productivity is, without a doubt, the speed of tool replacement. The use of CNC milling machines in this industry is the most optimal solution, since tool changeover time is reduced to almost zero. This is due to the fact that time is spent solely on selecting a pre-prepared wood processing program, and this only takes a matter of seconds.

Milling machines with numerical control allow you to perform a huge range of operations in the processing of wood of any species. For example, a CNC machine can be successfully used simultaneously for drilling holes, cutting curved and straight workpieces and, of course, high-precision milling.

Today, the industry for manufacturing furniture from MDF is developing very actively. The technological process for producing such furniture includes: cutting and profiling blanks, applying a carved pattern, making decorative overlays for MDF furniture, etc.

However, when selecting equipment, you need to pay special attention to the following points:

• the maximum number of types/kinds of tools for milling. Thanks to this data, a special tool change “shop” for the required number of positions is selected;
• workpiece fixation system (use of a flat, console or matrix work table);
• required productivity (the possibility of increasing the tool feed rate appears with an increase in the engine power of a CNC milling machine).

Advantages of a CNC milling machine when cutting and cutting MDF

The undeniable advantages of CNC milling machines include the fact that the MDF workpiece is positioned absolutely over the entire plane, due to which the processing accuracy increases significantly. At the same time, the company saves significantly on equipment for preliminary cutting of blanks, since there is absolutely no need to use it. In addition, the time required to change tools is significantly reduced, because absolutely all workpieces are read with one tool. Also, when processing the external contour, the ends of two adjacent MDF workpieces are profiled in just one pass.

CNC milling machines are very widely used in the production of windows, doors, bent and prefabricated furniture facades, balusters, decorative carved overlays and many other products made from solid wood of any species. To make a groove in a door for a lock, a CNC milling machine can be equipped with a special horizontal milling unit, and for making holes for hinges or other purposes, the milling unit is equipped with a C-axis, or a special inclined unit can be successfully used, with a flange on the milling unit.

MDF processing technology on a milling machine

The most widespread use of CNC milling machines is contour processing of “non-rectangular” shaped parts made of MDF, chipboard, plywood: semicircular, oval, rectangular table tops with rounded corners, inset seats for chairs and many other products in this category. CNC milling machines cope with these and many other tasks very effectively, because for nothing they are called “universal equipment” and “the key to the success of a woodworking enterprise.”

Help when choosing a milling machine for processing MDF

Before purchasing a CNC milling machine, you need to clearly define the scope and scope of its application. INTERLASER's highly qualified consultants will help you make the right choice. At the same time, when ordering CNC equipment from us, you do not risk receiving low-quality machines at all, since our company values ​​​​its reputation very much, therefore absolutely all CNC equipment supplied from China undergoes numerous special tests. INTERLASER is all about speed of delivery, installation, service and quality assurance.

How to write a control program?

The reference points and the trajectory of the cutting tool are set in a special control program. It can be written in any text editor or set from the machine control console. However, these methods are only suitable for simple parts and programming takes a long time.

The best way to create programs for milling is to use a CAM system. A part model (electronic drawing) is loaded into it, and then the processing order is assigned. The system calculates tool paths and, using a postprocessor, converts them into G-code commands that the machine can understand. The CAM system will create an animated model of the processing process and prevent the working tool from cutting into the table and other elements of the machine.

Our equipment

• The machine is designed for fast feed up to 190 mm/sec.
• The working field of the machine is 2000x4000 mm, which allows the use of large sheets entirely.
• Ball screw guides.
• Detailed settings of cutting modes and accelerations on the control panel.
• Working sensors for axes and spindle shaft voltage.