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A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine is used for precisely shaping, cutting, drilling, turning, or engraving materials like metal, wood, plastic, composites, or foam based on digital designs. Here’s a concise overview of its uses:

Manufacturing Parts: Creates precise components for industries like aerospace (e.g., turbine blades), automotive (e.g., engine parts), and electronics (e.g., circuit board housings).

Prototyping: Builds accurate prototypes for testing designs before mass production.

Custom Fabrication: Produces one-off or custom items, such as intricate jewelry, furniture, or signage.

Mold and Die Making: Crafts molds for injection molding or dies for stamping in industrial production.

Engraving and Etching: Adds detailed designs, patterns, or text to surfaces for aesthetic or functional purposes.

Additive Manufacturing: Some CNC machines, like 3D printers, build parts layer by layer.

Mass Production: Ensures consistent, high-volume production of identical parts with minimal errors.

Key Industries: 

Aerospace, automotive, medical (e.g., implants), construction, woodworking, and metalworking.CNC machines excel in tasks requiring high precision, repeatability, and complex geometries, often reducing manual labor and setup time.