CNC machining has become a pillar of manufacturing industry. More and more machine shops use this form of processing in their operations. Although many machinists have been used to this form of processing, not everyone knows the logic behind it. Compared with other forms of machining, the main advantages of using CNC machining are as follows:
1. More automatic than conventional
As the name implies, CNC stands for computer numerical control - this form of processing relies heavily on computer control. This means a higher level of automation, which is the best solution for high-precision work.
Compared with traditional production methods, the main differences and advantages of using CNC machining are that more processing processes are automated, reducing the occurrence of human errors, and meeting people's demand for higher accuracy.
The main function of machining is to create something else from a piece of plastic or metal. Although traditional CNC processing can achieve these goals, the automation used in CNC processing makes the processing efficiency higher, the speed faster, the production speed higher, and the error space less, which reduces the cost of many enterprises.
2. Different types of CNC machining
Modern CNC machine tools are suitable for various cutting methods. CNC turning makes it possible to manufacture complex external and internal geometric shapes. For example, CNC turning and CNC milling. In the process of CNC turning, raw materials are processed with the development of processing, making it possible to manufacture "complex external and internal geometric figures, including the generation of various threads".
CNC milling is better for manufacturing holes, slots, and repetitive motions to create complex 3D shapes. Milling is versatile, easy to set up repeated movements, commonly used to manufacture plastic injection molding molds.
3. Meet all your needs
There is no tool in this industry that can handle all the manufacturing needs, but CNC is the closest. It can create curves and angles where they once were flat and smooth. It can add slots and threads to create locking mechanisms. It can be stamped and engraved, cut and drilled, and added textures and contours. Since it is run by a computer program, you can customize it to do almost anything you can imagine.
The computer programming process uses computer aided design (CAD) to create a model of the final product. With the progress of the process, this is a rough draft. It can also identify any problems in the design. The prototype is then photographed, which creates a copy and inputs it into the machine.
4. Safety
Although operators play an important role in CNC machining, they do not operate on the machine by hand, but operate on the computer. This creates a safer working environment for all and reduces workplace accidents.
This is particularly important, because the repetitive manual work in the past was undertaken by workers. CNC machining ensures that the products produced are consistent to meet the quality control criteria. Human operation errors and insufficient sleep are a common hidden danger, which will lead to accidents. It is unnecessary to worry about using CNC machining.
5. Convenient and fast
Because the CNC machining process is efficient and computer oriented, it is easy to mass produce. You only need to have multiple machines running on the same program. For many enterprises, it is a challenge to expand the scale while maintaining a good profit margin. CNC machining has the function of storage, so you don't have to worry about reloading the program every time, and you don't have to re-enter the command every time you produce products. Numerically controlled machining has many advantages that make it the best choice for manufacturers.