How can the owner of a CNC milling machine make money? Business idea.

Thanks to its wide capabilities, a CNC milling machine allows you to provide a whole range of services around which you can create your business. You will learn about organizing such a business and the financial side of the matter from this article.

What is CNC?

If you already know what CNC machines are, what they are needed for and how they work, you can move on to the next section. For the rest, a little explanation.

CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control.

Essentially, CNC is a computer that is equipped with a machine, and thanks to which there is no need for manual operations. It is enough to simply load a 3D model of the future product into the computer memory and configure the manufacturing process (using a control program). Everything else happens automatically.

The most common format for 3D models is the .stl format. The reason is its compatibility with most editing programs, machines and 3D printers.

CNC milling machine capabilities and target audience:

The main area of work with a milling machine will be the actual milling and engraving of materials (wood or metal). This can be expressed in the manufacture and/or engraving of various interior items, furniture and various equipment.

This type of business is focused on the following industries:

• Manufacturing sector. Your services will be useful to small reseller enterprises that do not have their own production facilities. The most in demand is the production and decoration of furniture.
• Advertising business. Here you can start making advertising signs, logos, etc. through various types of thread.
• Individual orders. Private clients, as a rule, are interested in souvenirs, toys, and exclusive products.
• Collaborate with designers and decor studios to produce interior details.
• In addition, you can organize any permanent production of a product in demand on the market. The capabilities of CNC machines are practically unlimited.

Financial side of the issue:

Different models of CNC machines can vary greatly in cost. Depending on the price, the following categories can be distinguished:

• Budget. They cost around 100,000 rubles. Suitable for small production.
• Mid price range. They cost over half a million rubles. They allow you to set up continuous production and are capable of processing several types of metal simultaneously. The range of uses includes classic cutting, decorating finished products and creating 3D inscriptions.
• Expensive. They are high-power industrial equipment. They have advanced functionality, including various operations for cutting and processing products and their 3D modeling.
• In addition, in case of malfunctions, the machine must be provided with spare components. In total, various spare parts can cost up to 150,000 rubles.

Also among the fixed expenses are:

• Salary for the employee servicing the machine.
• Electricity costs.
• Consumable material (metal or wood).
• Another important aspect for a successful business in this area is the production of 3D models for CNC machines.

Where can I get 3D models?

• Learn 3D modeling on your own (which is quite difficult, time-consuming and requires certain abilities),
• Hire a specialist on staff (which can be very unprofitable, especially if you do not receive orders on a regular basis),
• Order services from a freelancer (which risks receiving a low-quality 3D model, which will affect the final result),
• Buy 3d stl models in an online store or order their custom production from a large company (without false modesty, we recommend our company, which does its work with high quality and offers favorable prices to regular customers)

The market price of milling services, and with it revenue, also depends on many other factors, such as the type of material, the quality of the cutting tool and the nature of the work. Therefore, it is recommended to thoroughly research the market before starting a business and analyze the pricing policies of competitors and similar companies from other regions.

The For3d company offers the largest range of 3D models for CNC machines for all occasions: 3D furniture models, souvenir models, decor models and much more. Call!