CNC machines (CNC = Computerized Numerical Control) are machines that automatically produce the simplest to highly complex workpieces with absolute precision using control system technology and machine software.

The purchase price for a CNC machining center in woodworking depends on many factors and the respective design. Relatively inexpensive entry-level CNC machines usually have smaller machining surfaces and tend to be equipped with 3-axis milling technology. High-end CNC machining centers offer 5-axis milling technologies, drill heads with grooving and routing units in X and Y, and automated tool changers. The more sophisticated and closer to practice the respective CNC model has been developed, the higher the automation technologies used to increase productivity and yield in woodworking.

Basically, there are no "machining limits" for a CNC machining center. Depending on the tool used, the standard operations are sawing, milling, drilling, roughing, finishing, grinding and many more. CNC machines can also be used to machine a wide variety of materials, wood, non-ferrous metals or plastics. The real challenges to removing the machining limits for CNC machines is an extensive knowledge of the clamping of the workpieces, the correct tool selection, directions of rotation to be used as well as the correct choice of machining speeds.

CNC machines (CNC = Computerized Numerical Control) are machines that automatically produce the simplest to highly complex workpieces with absolute precision using control system technology and machine software.

CNC milling is the machining of materials using a CNC machine. In woodworking, a CNC machining center enables the production of the simplest or most complex workpieces with absolute precision.