Ever since its existence, it has been able to transform manufacturing into a faster and more efficient production line. Metal and big industries are not the only ones using this technology, CNC woodworking businesses are also using this automation processes. What is CNC technology? In it simplest sense, CNC machines intends to replace manual work with automated processes and work together with other manufacturing processes. Where precise-fitting assemblies (dados, rabbets, inlays, arches, bas relief carvings) used to be difficult to produce using the traditional tools, CNC technology did all of them quickly and efficiently. Templates and versions Knock-down furniture pieces are notorious for being very time-consuming in designing and getting the parts together perfectly. Since CNC machines are computer operated, they could perform different functions. The CNC wood lathe could design, cut and perform other functions in detail. Since it is accurate and precise, it is easy for the machine to replicate a certain design in a shorter period of time compared with manual production. Here are several benefits of CNC technology. Mechanization of the processes Since the manual manufacturing process is replaced with automation, little supervision is needed from the operator. This would allow the operator to attend to other tasks. Mechanized processes would reduce product mistakes which are caused by human error brought about by fatigue or lack of skill. They could be vertical or horizontal types. (This simply applies to the direction in which the cutting tool is oriented.) In CNC milling, both the materials and the tool move. This provision permits greater precision in the quality of the finished products. More complex items are also produced. CNC Lathes These specialized tools are machines that spin a piece of material to carve a specific finished product, or other various forms of work on them. Main feature In simple terms, today s CNC woodworking machines use a computer to make the cutting tools move to the areas which had been pre-programmed for cutting. These new machines can perform and execute sophisticated shapes and designs, and can switch tooling automatically. They also feature different design programs, with a built-in proviso that programmers can make changes on the fly and can install designs directly into the machine s computer.