CNC Machine

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Things to Know About CNC Machines
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What is a CNC Machine
The word CNC stands for Computer Numerical
Control. The CNC machine comprises of the mini
computer or the microcomputer that acts as the
controller unit of the machine.
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How a CNC Machine Works
The machine relies on digital instructions from a
CAM or CAD file.
It interprets the drawing as instructions for
cutting parts.
Automated cuts improve speed and accuracy.
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Types of CNC Machines
Lathes For production of 3D shapes/molds
automatically programmed tool changesMilling
Most widely used CNC machines predominantly for
face milling and peripheral milling. Plasma
Cutters Utilized for cutting 2D shapes remove
and molds need less power than routers Laser
Cutters Operate similar to plasma cutters,
using a laser instead of a plasma torch
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Continued.
Routers Used for cutting complex/intricate
shapes and prototypes from metal sheets 5-axis
CNC machining is done along three perpendicular
axes and two rotary axes 6-axis CNC machining
is done along three perpendicular axes and three
rotary axes
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Advantages of CNC Machines

• Increased Productivity
• Consistent Quality
• Automatic Material handling
• High Accuracy
• Reliable operation
• Reduced Manpower
• Increased Operation Safety

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Challenges Associated With CNC Machines

• Costly setup
• Requires high-level operation skills
• Complex maintenance support
• Constant upgradation

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For more information, Please contact
Machining Design Associated
Ltd. 201
Spinnaker Way, Concord,
ON, L4K 4C6
www.mdaltd.ca
machiningdesign_at_mdaltd.ca
905-738-0070
416-632-7887