In the age of programming, CNC machines are a
boon to manufacturing units. CNC stands for computer numeric control. A CNC
machine is operated and controlled entirely through software.
History and Evolution of CNC
machines
It all began in
the 1940s, right after the World War II. The earliest version of CNC machines
developed during that time basically numerically controlled or NC machines.
Initially the fabrication and the manufacturing process was carried on by
numerically controlled machine before the invention of CNC machines. These NC
machines were created by John T Parsons. In 1960s and early 1970s the idea of
computer-controlled machines began to circulate. By 1989 CNC machines became
the industry standard.
The initial machines
had punch cards with G codes. As these machines were hardwired it was difficult
or rather impossible to change the pre-set parameters. The G-codes in the
modern CNC machines are designed and controlled by computers. The whole set up
allows you to do real-time adjustments.
Full Automation over Manual Process
In the modern
times the entire CNC protocol is automated, the manufacturing process is
pre-programmed leading to automation. The modern machines amalgamate several
different functions into one cell and everything is controlled by the same
program. The CNC process gives way to regularity and uniformity in the
production of parts through automated techniques.
Advantages
of the CNC Machines
The CNC machines
and the process carried on using them yields high quality output. The best part
about these machines is that they are accurate and a process using these
machines can be repeated thousands of times giving the same accurate output
each time. Hence a product can be replicated a thousand times. There would be
no manual errors as it would be fully automated. Using CNC machines requires
very less labour and saves a lot of manufacturing time.
CNC
at Awanti
Awanti’s setup
consists of world-class CNC machines which ensure
high precision, accuracy and repeatability for every mould manufactured. This
ensures a consistent output of high quality bottles and a longer life of mould.

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