CNC |
VMC |
| 1.The CNC stands for computer numerical control | 1.The VMC stands for vertical machining center |
| 2. It is the controller, a mind center | 2. It act according to the CNC code |
| 3. CNC works in 2 axis | 3. VMC works in 3 axis |
| 4. It is machine, have no spindle axis | 4. It’s spindle axis is vertical |
| 5. It is the brain of the VMC | 5. VMC takes order from CNC |
| 6. It is a whole machine | 6. It is part of the CNC |
| 7. The CNC is responsible for turning of inner and outer diameter | 7. The VMC is responsible for milling end and milling face |
Difference between CNC and VMC
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