Running a profitable machine shop these days requires a lot of things: skilled machinists who know what they are doing, accurate equipment that can perform all of the tasks that are required to machine cylinder heads and blocks, an efficient work environment that maximizes both shop labor and equipment usage to boost productivity, a commitment to quality, and a loyal customer base. So how does Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machining fit into all of this? Let's start with the skilled machinists who operate the equipment in your shop. A good employee who knows what he's doing can complete a certain number of jobs during an 8-hour work day. His productivity is limited by how much time it takes him to set up each job and how long it takes him to complete each task.
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