Large computer numerical control (CNC) machining companies take decades to build, and there are relatively few of them in the United States. Besides having a highly-skilled and innovative crew, a large facility and an overhead lifting capacity of 100 tons, any serious CNC precision machining company has several top-notch CNC precision machines.
What a CNC Machine Is
A CNC machine controls the use of various machining tools by means of a pre-programmed computer. Graphical computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, computer-aided design (CAD) software or a person generates the program. The program delivers the specific input instructions to the CNC machine in G-code, M-code or some other code.
CNC Machine Types and Variants
Types of CNC machine include a mill, lathe, plasma cutter, electric discharge machine, multi-spindle machine, wire EDM, sinker EDM, water jet cutter and a punch press. The many CNC variants include 3D printing tool, cylindrical grinder, embroidery machine, glass cutter, leather cutter, surface grinder and sheet metal works (such as a Turret punch), to name a few.
Advantages CNC Machines Provide to Machine Companies
CNC machines automate machine processes, eliminating problems associated with humans performing these processes. These problems generally involve things like processing speed and quality levels. Any CNC machining company that wants to put out large pieces will need several large-capacity CNC machines. These machines create pieces that weigh up to 44,000 lbs. while working at a high speed and delivering a high level of accuracy.
