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When computers first arrived in the last quarter or so of the 20th century, it had started early on to take over some important functions in some of mans complex machineries and devices. It was only a matter of time when software programs like CNC and ShopBots would dominate the manual-driven industry of woodworking.
What is CNC? What is ShopBot?
CNC is short for Computer Numerical Control which is a method widely employed in modern woodworking business (and related production work) [...]

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Machining is one other very important work method in the loose mix of processes under the traditional craft of woodworking (that included metalworking later as well). These work methods are lathe-making, machining, cutting, milling, routing, grinding, and drilling. Question: What is CNC? How does it relate to woodworking and its work processes like machining, for instance?
CNC means Computer Numerical Control, a method used in modern woodworking and other production work where a computer program controls the action of the [...]

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Because of their being more flexible and their being more affordable, todays CNC machining centers (and consequently, the woodworking industry) are getting more prominent and in the news lately. This upbeat mood seems prevalent among machinery experts around the country.
Amid todays turbulent economic conditions, CNC automation becomes sensible, industry experts declared. They contend that automating the cutting process brings profits and that customers want accurate parts, with less waste, less labor and shorter lead times.
Technological advances
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Basically, CNC means computer numerical control. When applied to woodworking, it simply means marrying todays computer technology to the age-old woodworking craft to bring it in step with the times.
Created by John Parsons and introduced in the 50s, the first CNC machines were IBM computers mounted on milling machines to manipulate command movements in a sequence. When the 60s rolled in, CNC machines were able to make different parts and with increased productivity and reduced wastage. There was no turning [...]

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Compared to the big guns, its a totally different perspective when a smaller guy intends to acquire some CNC woodworking equipments. Their sets of consideration are poles apart. From a small guys perspective, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered correctly.
Should one choose a dedicated machine or some multi-function model? What can the performance be like? Can the machine justify its price?
The underlying aspect of all these questions is the fact that the smaller guy [...]

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