The Future of CNC Machining: Trends and Innovations to Watch
A new year means plenty of new innovations and trends to keep an eye on across the manufacturing industries. Here are a few of the emerging and ongoing trends in precision CNC machining to watch as the year goes on.
AI Integration
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more widely used in the manufacturing industry. It’s being incorporated into smarter quality control and inspection systems, offering the automatic collection of data necessary for quality management, as well as predictive maintenance and other analytics. It also has been incorporated into various manufacturing processes as well for smarter and more efficient manufacturing.
Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT has been a crucial part of process improvement and growth across the manufacturing sector and in CNC machining services. It allows for increased connectivity all across a machine shop, making it easier to collect, store, and share necessary data, directions, and other important information. This information can then be easily accessed by those who need it for records, quality and process improvement, predictive maintenance, and much more.
Improved Precision and Complexity with 5-Axis CNC Machining
CNC machining has come a long way from its roots. It’s more easily automated, and incorporates new technologies for improved part complexity and precision. For instance, 5 Axis CNC machining allows for much more challenging projects to be achieved in fewer cycles and with fewer mistakes, while more traditional 3-axis machines are improving for faster and more efficient high volume production.
More Advanced Materials
Another trend to keep an eye on in CNC machining is the different materials being used to make parts. Plastic machining is growing more popular, especially as plastic materials become more sophisticated and better suited to machining operations. Composite materials are also seeing increased use, especially in industries with more rigorous performance standards, like Aerospace and Defense. Composites require specialized tooling, as they tend to be more difficult to machine, but the process to shape them is improving with each year.
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