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A CNC (computer numerical controls) benchtop milling machine is a computer operated tool that is used to work on metal, plastics, wood, aluminum, brass and steel. If you go by the structure, it looks similar to a drill, and functions like a smaller version of their larger industrial cousin. A benchtop milling machine can be used on almost any flat surface and is powered either manually or mechanically. The recent versions of benchtop milling machine, use computer numerical controls (CNC) and are operated from a desktop PC or laptop using Microsoft Vista or XP.

A CNC (computer numerical controls) benchtop milling machine model is manufactured in the same form as the larger models, which are mills, drill presses, lathes and combo lathe and combo mills. These machines are small in size and have been designed, in a size to fit perfectly on a work bench or on a model shop table and clamped into place by using a vice. These milling machines are capable of China cutting gears, drilling, planning, boring and routing. It is the size of the CNC benchtop milling machine that works in its favour. The machine is lightweight, portable and can be transferred wherever the user requires it. Also, the CNC benchtop milling machine requires very little space and can be easily placed in a small shop area or in the basement of a house.

Nowadays, professional education systems such as vocational schools, technical schools and universities, are introducing and training their students on CNC benchtop milling machines. CNC benchtop milling machines have wide applications and are used in the medical technology field, for making stainless steel prostheses. Dental laboratories use the benchtop mill machine to help make custom teeth crowns. Even jewelry designers use this powerful, compact milling machine. The CNC benchtop milling machine, performs contouring with a 3D effect. A CNC benchtop milling machine costs much less as compared to larger models, and with the same efficiency.