Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Because of their great strength and durability, metal products are an ideal choice for use in industrial and manufacturing applications. Metal fabrication is the conversion of raw metal material into various products using a range of metal processing methods. One of the cutting-edge processes used in metal fabrication today is CNC machining. CNC machining involves the use of computers (automation) to control machining tools such as mills, grinders, and routers to make different varieties of products. Many metal fabricators shy away from this new technology because the associated costs of adoption may be expensive. But as the following points will reveal, investing in CNC machining is a big move that pays well in the long run.
Efficiency of operations
When working using conventional machining tools, the machine operator must manually manipulate the work tool and workpiece so as to achieve the desired result. This requires a great level of dexterity and concentration, but it is also time-consuming. What is more, the machine operator can only attend to one workpiece at a time, meaning that the number of workpieces produced within a specific amount of time solely depends on the speed of the machinist. A slight lack of concentration could cause a blunder that may lead to the disposal of the ruined workpiece.
As the CNC machining process is highly automated, the need for the machine operators can be minimised to almost zero. All that the CNC machines require are the programming commands detailing the specific dimensions of the end product. Of course, these machines will require that you fulfill some of their needs, like supplying the needed raw materials. But once these requirements are met, the machines can keep on running continuously for several hours, or even days. This way, you will be able to operate at maximum possible efficiency.
Consistency in production
Although people can be able to perform high-quality jobs, physical exhaustion usually sets in with time. This makes it difficult for them to keep up the consistency all through the hours spent working on a machining tool. As it is a highly automated process, CNC machining allows for consistency in output, as the odds of human error are eliminated. CNC machines offer the advantage that very many highly accurate metal parts can be made as long as the machining tool is in good working condition and the necessary supplies are provided. This helps save on the machining time for each workpiece, thus increasing the overall level of production.
Share12 September 2016
If you work in or run an industrial or manufacturing facility, safety is key. In this blog, we are going to talk a lot about safety. However, we are also going to veer into other aspects of these industries as well. There will be posts directed toward consumers, business owners, workers and many others. Before you start reading, let me introduce myself. My name is Steve. I used to volunteer at an animal refuge where I put together a lot of buildings and frequently visited sheet metal processing facilities, fence manufacturing companies and similar businesses. I was incredibly interested in what they did so I decided to create this blog. Thank you for reading.
