CNC or Computer Numerically Controlled equipment may be used within your industrial facility or shop to automate processes necessary for product creation. Wood manufacturing is a trade that used to require vast amounts of time to complete; however computer controlled machines have opened up a whole new opportunity in mass production and even small scale woodworking environments. A router is a device used to cut pieces based on two or three dimensional designs. Traditional machines are capable of multi-directional cutting movements based upon three axes. Models with as many as five axes are obtainable as well and offer advanced cutting functionality. A CNC wood router offers significant production benefits over manual operation or hand crafting processes.
CNC Machine: Provided Cost Reductions and Production Advancements
A CNC machine uses computer instructions based on an input design to direct cutting movements. This automation eliminates the need for an abundance of workers manually completing manufacturing processes. Employees are not required to operate the machine continuously during part production. Instead, the computer sends all instructions along with the monitor’s part quality during the cutting process. This benefit allows you to reduce staffing expenses, material overhead, and creates a lower risk of injury. A large portion of these devices have the capability to complete cycles without any human intervention. Operators are able to manage additional tasks while monitoring the machine from afar. You do not have to deal with fatigued workers, human error, or varying piece completion times.
The automation provided by CNC machines leads to increased piece creation precision. Work piece accuracy is greatly increased and this consistency results in reduced material waste, along with improved manufacturing costs. An improved accuracy rate is important if you will be creating hundreds or thousands of work pieces within an hour. This advantage is significant, regardless of the number of pieces, and is much harder to achieve without CNC equipment in place. Computer controlled devices supply enhanced part creation flexibility. Altering the instruction program, thus creating a faster changeover in comparison to manual setups, can often change a run. You may have multiple machines dedicated to complete a product. CNC devices reduce the need for this dedication by providing the capability to handle multi-faceted processes on one machine.
Additionally, CNC equipment can reduce your total production time, inventory, and certain business investments. Your employees will have easily manageable workloads as well as a safer working environment. Fewer inventories must be kept on hand while total waste is cut down considerably. Overall production is greatly minimized, leaving you with better products, decreased costs, and an efficient workforce. A CNC wood router can run while breaks or other activities are occurring, meaning the process is not slowed down or hindered in any way. It is important to remember that every machine has its own set of drawbacks, and a thorough evaluation prior to buying is always recommended. RT Machine offers many types of CNC equipment capable of advancing your current woodworking operations. Call one of our representatives today to learn more about the equipment we have available and how it can help your business.
