Summary
We now have learned some of the basics of CNC revolving around what it is, how it works, and what drives the design of various machines (for example, when to use belts instead of leadscrews). We also looked at how we might machine not just flat stock material, but also curved surfaces (with the rotary axis). All these are important concepts to grasp because they lay the groundwork we need to select, assemble, configure, and customize our own machines.
In the next chapter, we will look at setting up our own desktop CNC machine and get underway with fabricating some basic parts and shapes.
