This is how CNC manufacturing describes itself, which has exploded onto the scene over the past 10 years. From creating custom furniture designs right on site for clients to welding and testing thousands of metal together in production lines around the world, CNC machines and machine parts production are quickly becoming a commonplace practice. Texas metal fabricators are able to benefit from this business model by tapping into a large source of trained workers who are already comfortable working with CNC machinery and tools.
Most fabricators are small shops with just one employee who works full-time on CNC machine parts production. But thanks to the Internet, the production is not limited to just one person. Because of advancements in computer software, CNC machine parts can be produced by several operators simultaneously.
Time savings and lower costs are the obvious benefits of CNC production. But there are more benefits than just that. For example, fabricators save thousands of dollars each year since CNC machinery doesn’t require hours of labor just to produce a single part. Instead, operators simply need to have access to the necessary tools. In addition, production lines can be shut down during times when there are other projects that require skilled workers. With this setup, fabricators can focus on producing only the parts they need for a project, allowing them to expand their operation and make more profit at the end of the day.
But not all CNC machinery manufacturers use only CNC machine parts. There are companies and individuals who turn machine parts loose to qualified hobbyist operators and do it themselves. Because of the hands-on approach to CNC manufacturing, hobbyist CNC machinery operators can be much more flexible and efficient in their operations. By having full access to the necessary tools, these operators are able to operate their CNC machinery more precisely and safely than would an operator who is learning on his own. After all, machine parts that are poorly adjusted or wrongly adjusted can be dangerous to workers and can lead to serious accidents.
Hobbyist operators can also work at their own pace. Since the production process is entirely in the hands of the operator, hobbyists can often do their own tests and modifications on machine parts to improve their production efficiency. This gives them a significant cost savings compared to businesses who hire in experienced personnel to test parts for defects and reliability. Because of the increased efficiency and less chance of receiving defective machine parts, CNC production can actually run faster and more efficiently, leading to fewer manufacturing errors and wasted time and money.
CNC machines can also save a company thousands of dollars over the life of a production line. Because fewer parts are needed, CNC machinery operates at a much faster rate than machinery produced using other methods. Not only does this result in an increased production but it also means that there are less parts that need to be re-ordered during the life of the production line. This results in less downtime for the production staff and reduced labor costs. When CNC parts are used instead of traditional, non-automatic parts, a company can spend that money on other types of goods and services that will increase the company’s bottom line without decreasing its ability to produce high quality CNC parts.
Because CNC parts are precision machined, they can also last longer than traditional machine parts. While a worker might not need a replacement part for many years, over the course of a year or two it is possible to build up considerable wear and tear on a CNC machine. With a traditional machine, the worker would have to replace the part before that time passes, which could lead to a loss of production. In CNC operations, a single faulty part can be quickly replaced without worrying about affecting production or costing the company additional money.
Using CNC machinery to manufacture parts means a company is able to produce more parts in a shorter period of time. Because it uses computer numerical controlled (CNC) technology, CNC manufacturing saves time and money for both parties. The worker needs less downtime, produces more parts per run and does so with much less effort than manually producing the same parts. The manufacturer gets high quality CNC machine parts at a reasonable cost and uses those parts in a way that avoids wasted material and time. CNC manufacturing offers both companies and job shop operators a new way to operate and saves them money and time.