The history of the CNC lathe dates back to the mid-1960s. With the advent of computer technology, the computer numerical control (CNC) lathe became a viable option for many manufacturers
In fact, a survey conducted by Markforged found that more than half of all respondents were considering a CNC machine in their next design process
This is just one example of how automation has become an important tool for manufacturing today.
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