Is CNC Machining Considered Handmade?
Asked by CraftyUser123
I've been thinking about whether CNC machines really count as making something 'handmade'. They offer amazing precision and cut without errors, but I feel like they take away that personal touch from projects. I'm curious to hear what others think about it!
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For sure! But I get the argument that if you programmed the CNC and did the setup, there's still a lot of your effort involved. It might change how we think about those terms!
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Exactly, when you look up 'handmade', it literally says it's made by hand, not by machine. So, CNC doesn’t fit that description. However, it's still super useful for getting precise cuts!
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I think if we're talking about 'handmade', it usually means no machines involved. 'Handcrafted' can include tools like CNC machines, though. So, by strict definition, CNC isn't handmade since it’s a machine doing the work.
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