The CNC machine is used in almost every branch of the manufacturing industry. A CNC router is controlled by a computer, which directs the machine to cut and shape nearly any material, such as wood, plastic, or stone, according to mathematically determined coordinates.
The CNC has been around since the 1970s, and is typically programmed using CAD or CAM. By using a computer to completely automate the process, the need for manual intervention is substantially lessened, allowing a greater volume of work to be performed more quickly and efficiently.
