CNC Glossary

Our industry is full of concepts and is not always familiar with our customers. This concept list serves as a CNC Wiki so you can always find the meaning of the terms used.

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Aluminum

Aluminum is a flexible silver-white main group metal. It is a good conductor and particularly light in

CAD software

CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. CAD software is used to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

CAM software

CAM stands for Computer-Aided Manufacturing and it refers to the use of software and computer-controlled machinery

CNC

CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. It refers to the automated control of machining tools which

CNC Lathes

CNC stands for Computer Numeric Control and it refers to lathes where the tool movements are

CNC machine operator

What does a CNC machine operator do? CNC machines require little human intervention in the process

CNC Machining Benefits

Benefits of using CNC Machining In the machining industry, the term CNC (Computer Numerical Control) refers

CNC Machining Shop

How to choose a CNC Machining shop Every CNC machining job requires absolute precision. Any variation,

CNC Turning Machine

How does a CNC turning machine work? Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology enables machinery to be

Cross Section

A cross section is a geometric term which refers to the figure resulting from the intersection

History of CNC

The first lathes date from before Christ. Images depicting the use of lathes have been found

Lathe

A lathe is a machine tool for turning parts or workpieces. Turning refers to a machining

Machining

Machining is the collective term used to refer to different types of material processing where a

Titanium

Titanium (Ti) is a grey transition metal which is strong, light and resistant to corrosion. Titanium

View

The view of a figure is that which you see when you look at it from