5 Advantages of CNC Machining Over Conventional Machining

Do you use conventional machines in your personal shop or business? They do have some benefits, but so do CNC machines. We’ve put together some reasons why you may want to add a CNC machine:

Products Can Be Easily Replicated Thousands of Times –  Conventional machining works well when you need to make a single custom piece. If you have high production quotas where you need to produce the same part  multiple times, CNC machining makes more sense. CNC machinery lets you program your machines to make the same cut over and over with a repeat in quality.

Less Labor is Required to Operate CNC Machinery – Investing in CNC machinery can drastically cut your labor costs. Conventional machinery requires extensive knowledge, experience, and skill, which can drive up your labor costs. With CNC machines, you can get the same high quality while hiring fewer workers and you’ll also continue to have high production levels.

CNC Software Increases Your Production Options –  A more advanced software can help you manufacture products, which are difficult or nearly impossible to make by hand or on conventional machinery. You can also update the software as necessary to improve your CNC machine’s functionality.

No Prototypes are Necessary with CNC Machines –  CNC software lets you simulate your idea before even cutting it out. You don’t have to actually produce a prototype, which costs time and money. The time spent creating revision can be drastically reduced through the utilization of the software. You could potentially save weeks or even months of production time.

CNC Machines Fit the Skills of Modern Workers – Many of the analytical skills necessary to successfully operate conventional machines aren’t as emphasized in schools as they used to be. As a result, in one sense, there’s a less skilled workforce available. While you can’t go wrong with hands-on training, the industry is heading towards the digital age where tech savvy operators may be the ones running the machines.

Depending on the business or industry the modern workforce may have to learn how to operate both types of machinery. While one machine may be a better fit for you, keep in mind where your production may lead to in the future and how you’d like to get there.