In the employment world, the phrase manual labor is often associated with jobs which are dirty, psychologically sickening, or worse, both. Small to medium-size manufacturing enterprises are moving towards using the CNC(Computer Numerical Control) in their major manufacturing processes because of its fame in accuracy, flexibility and automation. If youre one of these entrepreneurs, dont jump in the bandwagon just yet.
Acquiring a CNC machine is more than just buying additional equipment; it also has a social aspect in it. Here is the low down:
PEOPLE-WISE
First, you have to consider the people who are working in your shop. How many people will be displaced if you buy a CNC machine? Keep in mind that a CNC machine is multi-operational; so its possible that a couple of laborers will be erased from the production team. Experts say that the healthy ratio is at least one-sixth (1/6) of your whole labor force.
You will be saving time and effort, yes, and that is the best thing about having a CNC machine. However, you might be worrying about actually terminating people because, to put it bluntly, you wont need them anymore. A CNC machine, just like any...