A brief look at first-hand accounts regarding the current state of the Aluminum CNC Machining industry.
CNC machining as an industry, is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and popularity. More and more people, companies, service sector professionals, and governments are increasingly becoming aware of the intrinsic benefits that this model of fabrication and machining offers.
With all that having been said, perhaps the most important material when it comes preference for use in CNC machining is aluminum. Of course, CNC machining can work with other materials like glass and wood, however, aluminum is the material that is applied the most for use in CNC machining (even more than some of its fellow metals like steel and iron).
In this article, we are going to discuss what people are saying about aluminum in CNC machining. Hands on testimony of some of the most experienced CNC industry professionals regarding where the industry is at currently, the benefits to aluminum CNC machining, as well as projections for the future of the CNC machining industry.
According to Hexa Research, the aluminum CNC Machines and Services industry accounts for more than 50% of the entire CNC industry, which is expected to break $11.46 billion by 2025. This represents a manifold increase from what it used to be, owing mostly to widespread adoption all over the world. The American market for CNC services is also growing as businesses now see it as crucial to their survival.
Business Insider has this to say on the matter:
This growth in the aluminum CNC market is attributed to rising demand from widespread applications owing to its inherent features such as cost-efficiency, better productivity, and improved quality. Moreover, advancements in technology have led to the development of modern CNC machine controls along with IoT, which is expected to bring several innovations in the field with regards to automation. Such innovations are expected to fuel the demand for CNC machines over the forecast period”.
In trying to analyze the reasons for the exponential growth in the aluminum CNC machining market, Business Insider goes further thus:
“An increase in the purchasing power of individuals has led to an increased demand for passenger cars which has, in turn, led to a noticeable growth in demand for automotive components. The growing usage of CAD, CAM, and CNC in aluminum equipment manufacturing and machining by the construction equipment industry is expected to drive growth in the market demand. A growing number of power plants and energy units in U.S. is estimated to foresee high demand for the technology in power and energy sector over the forecast period. Various regulatory trends for safety have been directed by the government where CNC machines must be free from obstacles and the path of CNC router must be clear to avoid accidents”.
To conclude, it’s clear what the forecasts for the future of CNC machining are leaning towards. Generally, there is an optimism in the air regarding how the industry is going to position itself in the next few years. A growth in the world population as well as an exponential increase in individual purchasing power from the levels it was at just a few years ago – means that there is way more demand for CNC machined products now than ever before. What’s better? This trend is expected to even increase to touch even higher levels. It is important to note that not everything is roses and cupcakes though. The industry still needs to expand to reach countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, and the middle ease. But, many barriers such as lack-luster government policy, poor investment infrastructure, and low skill levels make it such that penetration has been prohibitively difficult.
