At present, the mainstream operating systems, that is, the most used are the following three categories:

1. Computer control

Brief description: A computer is required, a control card is inserted into its chassis, and the engraving machine is controlled by software.

Representative: NC-STUDIO control system

Status: The NC-STUDIO control system is the most widely used system in the engraving machine control system at present. It has a user-friendly interface, simple and convenient operation, complete functions, and high program compatibility. Various engraving CAM software can be imported directly or indirectly. The disadvantage is that a separate computer needs to be configured, but fortunately, the requirements for computer configuration are extremely low. For customers with small capital budgets, they can configure second-hand out-of-pocket computers by themselves. Now Weihong has launched various versions of different control software and hardware, including multi-axis linkage.

Others in this category: New Martek, etc.

2. All-in-one control

Brief description: Independent integrated design, using industrial computer, PLC and other integrated control, rich interfaces, complete functions, can realize multi-axis control and automatic tool change.

Represented by: Sytec Systems

Status: It is mainly used for high-end engraving machines, machining centers, and some die-cutting machines. The anti-interference ability of the control system, as well as all aspects of performance, control accuracy, etc. are better than other categories. It is not the mainstream, but it is the mainstream of the all-in-one machine in the engraving machine control system. The disadvantage is that the price is high, and the operability tends to be more like cnc CNC machine tools.

Others in this category: LNC system, NC-STUDIO all-in-one machine, FANUC, etc.

3. DSP handle control

Brief description: Just like its name, the control system is integrated on a handle, and the engraving machine model is operated by pressing the buttons of the handle.

Representative: Auto-Rich DSP control system

Status: It is widely used with various engraving machines (including four-axis linkage), without occupying a separate computer, which greatly reduces the footprint of the equipment, and it is also more convenient to set the knife. The disadvantage is that there is no preview and other functions, and the interface is not as intuitive as the computer.

Others in this category: NC-STUDIO DSP