Our team at A & A Machine & Fabrication LLC has extensive experience in the metal fabrication business, and we strive to keep up with the latest advances in fabrication technology. One of the biggest technological advances to come out in recent years is CNC machines.
In this article, our team will go over some key information you need to know about CNC machining and how these tools are changing the game in metal fabrication.
- What is CNC machining? To start with, you should know the CNC in CNC machining stands for Computer Numerical Control. A CNC machine consists of a flat bed with a moveable cutting head over the top; the work piece is laid on the bed, and the cutting head moves over it according to digital instructions to cut out the precise shapes you want.
- What can CNC machining be used for? CNC machining is becoming increasingly popular among metal fabrication companies like ours, and it can be used on a wide range of metal stock, including brass, steel, aluminum, and more. In addition, it can be used on other materials such as wood, rubber, acrylic, and much more, which makes it very popular for these applications as well.
- What are the benefits of CNC machining? CNC machining offers several key benefits over manual machining. Because the cutting head is controlled by computers, it can achieve extremely precise results and cut out complex forms with tighter tolerances than can be done by hand. In addition, CNC machines can cut parts out faster, and they maintain precision over many repetitions. Lastly, a CNC machine makes it easy to create prototypes and to cut various parts on demand without needing to create jigs for larger production runs.