Vertech International is a fabrication and machining company that offers custom services to clients in many industries, including the defense sector. The technology in machining has advanced significantly, and Vertech International keeps its business up to speed on all the latest advancements.

Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a process that uses computers, robotics, and machine tools to design custom parts. This process is referred to as subtractive manufacturing, as it removes layers of a material to produce the desired piece.

For quite some time CNC machines have featured three-axis linear motion, and that has limited their abilities and efficiency. There are now machines being designed and manufactured that feature four and even five-axis setups. These machines will drastically reduce costs for machining operations.

Robotics are playing a major role in the advancement of machining. At one point machining was exclusively a skilled trade, but now computers and robotics can do some jobs better than a human ever could. This reduces labor costs and allows human employees to do different tasks.

Software is also making major advancements in every industry, but particularly in machining. CAD/CAM software has had a reputation of being extremely expensive in the past and in just the last decade has started to decrease in price.