CNC machining is a manufacturing process in which pre-programmed computer software dictates the movement of specific tools and machinery. The process can be used to control a variety of complex machinery, including CNC grinders, CNC lathes, mills and routers. With CNC machining, three-dimensional cutting tasks can be accomplished in a single set of prompts with incredible precision.
CNC stands for computer numerical control. The CNC process differs from that of manual control, where live operators are needed to prompt and guide the commands of machining tools. A CNC system might resemble a regular set of computer components, but the software programs and consoles employed in CNC machining distinguish it from all forms of computation.