There are multiple types of CNC machines that are used for small batch manufacturing and production. We take advantage of our conspired knowledge, skill, and experience in the field of industrial manufacturing.
The most common CNC machining tools you want to be aware of are:
CNC Lathes
CNC or computer numerically-controlled lathes are subtractive machines or equipment where the material or workpiece is mounted and is rotated by the spindle. A cutting tool will work on the material to reach the needed or ideal size, shape, and form.
Instead of workers adjusting the cutting tool, it will be automatically controlled by the program of the machine that has been set.
CNC Laser Machines
These are machines used for subtractive manufacturing by means of high-powered lasers. Their purpose is to cut, remove, or reduce the material of a given material or workpiece.
There’s no need for people to manually control these laser heads, it will be automatically-moving.
CNC Plasma Cutters
These are machines and/or equipment that’s used to cut through materials that are electrically conductive without the risks of employee or worker injury. It can seamlessly cut through copper, mild steel, titanium, bronze, lead, etc.
CNC Routers
Also a cutting material, CNC routers are automatic machines that are used for drilling, cutting, or milling. Instead of a regular router, there’ll be no person or worker needed to control the direction of where the router will go.
CNC Grinders
CNC grinders, lastly, are machines that utilize a rotating wheel in order to achieve successful material removal on difficult workpieces. Regular grinders would need about 2 people to manage it, but CNC equipment will only just need a single operator – and they’ll only require human intervention in the setup process!
