What is CNC?
You may be surprised to learn that the first CNC machine was invented in the 17th century! However, it wasn't until the 1940s that engineers began to consider using the CNC more widely, and now it's a widely used tool for creating products worldwide. It allows for more precise cutting than ever before, meaning you can create multiple identical products at once. CNC or Computer Numerical Control is a method of digitally designing a product and using that design to cut product parts. You can create this design by manually entering it into the computer. Or you can save time by using a CAM program to scan a prototype and create a design from it. Whichever design method you use, the computer will use the design to cut parts for your product from a range of materials. It can save you a lot of time if you want to create multiple identical products. It also reduces the risk of human error in the manufacturing process. As long as you have the exact dimensions in the origina...