CNC machining has gradually become the mainstream of the manufacturing industry, as it is more efficient than manually operated machines. Below are some advantages and disadvantages of CNC machines.
advantage
1.It is faster than manual operation, and manual operation cannot be compared to CNC machines in terms of speed and accuracy. In mass production environments, using manual machines can only lead to economic losses
2.Production costs will be reduced. If the loading and unloading of materials are further automated, CNC machines will be able to operate uninterrupted without the need for personnel on duty. In addition, one operator can operate multiple machines, thereby offsetting higher labor costs.
3.Improved efficiency, CNC machines can switch from one operation to the next in less than a second. The replacement of tools can be completed very quickly, as some machines have many tools pre installed on the turret or have a tool library that can load new tools onto the spindle when needed.
shortcoming
1.The machine cost is expensive, and CNC machines are very advanced equipment with very high tolerances and rigidity. It allows users to manufacture millions of components while ensuring high quality. But high quality also means high costs; And the more advanced the machine, the higher the cost.
2.High skilled operators are required. Although the number of operators required is relatively small, CNC machines require highly skilled operators, which will also increase labor costs.
3.Maintenance costs have increased, and due to the complexity of CNC machines, their maintenance costs are much higher than manual machines.