Pros and Cons of CNC Lathe Machine

Lathe machine is the most used machine in the mechanical industries basically. The machine shapes an object in different manner like cutting, drilling, sanding, or formation with tools by rotating the object on its axis. There are different types of lathe machines industries used now-a-days for shaping metals, glasses, woods, for metal turning, metal spinning, ornamental turning, rotary, watch making, and turning etc. It is obvious that different kind of machine is used to accomplish different purpose. With the technology improvement things are becoming better and better. Lathe machine has also become computerized, it means now, one can operate just by putting commands and measurements through a computer. Though, all these operations were also conducted in past but the best part of doing them with this machine is accuracy, smoothness and timelessness. It is also a fact that everything existing in this universe has advantages and disadvantages both. CNC lathe machine also included in this. The pros and cons have been mentioned below just have a look: Advantages

CNC lathe machine is efficient and cost effective It can be used for 24 hours throughout a year. It is switched off just when the machine is checked for maintenance.

The machine is designed and programmed in such a manner that thousands of products with same dimensions can be manufactured with complete accuracy and just with a single command.

CNC machine tools are easily available in the market so it doesn’t affect the productivity when some problem arises in any part.

The concept of artificial intelligence has also brought into this machine. A designer is also allowed to implement his/her own ideas for producing the desired metal. It is done with the help of specialized software in built in this machine.

It doesn’t require an operator to stand with it at the time of production. Only one person can supervise several CNC machines. It saves both time and money.

The machine can be updated merely by improving the software installed in it. Disadvantages

These CNC machine are very expensive comparing to other Machines Tools in India. Though the cost is coming down but still it is an issue.

The operator of the machine required a proper training and must require knowledge of computer efficiently.

If talked according to general view then this machine increases unemployment as only one person is enough to operate several CNC machines.