Some would sell because they are upgrading their production, closing down or relocating. Aside from that, local newspapers and hardware stores would often have listings of equipment up for sale. Check local woodworkers if they are thinking of changing or selling their equipment. Proper maintenance of your CNC woodworking equipment goes a long, long, way. Advantages and benefits Because programming does not put in margins of error, CNC lathes produce uniform products looking exactly like the original. Duplicates are all identical with no noticeable variations in them whatsoever. What come out unmatched as well are the CNC lathe s speed and the accuracy in the manufacture of these desired pieces or products. CNC machines could adapt easily to different materials. Flexibility could also mean that CNC machines are quick to reprogram to create new products. They could easily shift from one product to another. Although there are major advantages of using CNC machines, it is not that perfect. They also have limitations. All of them seemed to agree that better and faster machines will be available in the near future. Some believe that CNC machines will have more integrated loading and unloading systems. Others foresee further integration between CAD programs and the CAM software for the machine. This, experts say, will make the connection between product development and actual production easier. There are different cutting bed designs, the most popular would be the T-slot and the vacuum table. The efficiency of the cutting bed would be based on what kinds of materials and cut are made. For example, T-slot cutting bed could hold different kinds and sizes of materials, but they are not ideal for speed cutting. Next is the loading and securing the material. In a few minutes, everything is done by the ShopBot the sawing, drilling, and grooving. Mind shift In this new scenario, instead of involving the use of a number of individual tools, the thinking is now shifted to the design and planning phase. It is important to know that CNC have the capabilities for complex and precise cutting and carving.