Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machinery was developed in the 1970s to improve the quality and production rate of the machining process. To say that its creators accomplished their goal is an understatement. Today, a CNC machine helps woodworkers do more than produce better work at a faster rate; it also helps them improve their bottom line in several ways. If you are considering investing in CNC equipment, below are ways you will benefit from making the equipment a part of the production line.
Fewer Waste Pieces
Even when it is purchased as used woodworking machinery for sale, computer-controlled equipment costs more than conventional equipment, but its ability to reduce waste pieces helps make up for the price difference. Waste pieces typically result from human error, and could add up to an exorbitant number over a long production run. Because a computer controls a CNC machine, the potential for human error is almost eliminated.
Reduced Need for a Large Workforce
Conventional equipment is manually operated. Either the operator controls the movement of the machine, or continuously feeds new work pieces into the cutting mechanism. Conversely, computer-controlled equipment carries out the production run without the continuous assistance of an operator. Because a single operator can monitor several CNC stations simultaneously, many companies experience a reduced need for labor when they switch from conventional equipment to computer-controlled equipment.
Produce Better Work
Purchasing CNC equipment as used woodworking machinery for sale does not decrease its cutting accuracy. When it is properly reconditioned, pre-owned computer-controlled equipment has significantly more cutting accuracy than conventional equipment. An accuracy of 0.000” – 0.001” is common for industrial grade models.
Produce a Wider Range of Work
With a cutter head that cuts along five axes, CNC hardware makes cuts that conventional hardware cannot. This allows companies to produce a wider range of work than they could by using conventional hardware. By producing a wider range of work, companies have the potential to earn more revenue.
Produce Work Faster
Computer-controlled equipment completes production runs faster than conventional equipment for these reasons:
- Human error is practically eliminated
- Computer control creates an economy of motion
- Cutting accuracy is significantly increased
- The production line can be fully automated
CNC equipment is often purchased in response to an increased demand for production. By upgrading to computer-controlled equipment, companies and solo woodworkers can increase revenue by producing work faster.
Why Choose RT Machine?
Buying an industrial grade CNC machine might require a six-figure investment. Consequently, many people choose to buy pre-owned computer-controlled equipment. Although buying pre-owned equipment saves money on the purchase, buying reliable pre-owned equipment is the key to generating revenue. When they need reliable used woodworking machinery for sale, people turn to RT Machine.
In addition to offering top-notch, reconditioned equipment, RT Machine also has a machine locator service that locates products in the inventory of other sellers. Regardless of the equipment you need, we will help you find it. For more information on our services and products, browse through our product pages, or contact us today.
