How CNC Training Can Cut Downtime in Custom Cabinet Shops

Your team has been with you for years, and they received training when you purchased the professional-grade CNC wood router several years ago. However, errors are increasing since you upgraded the machine, leading to more downtime. Your custom cabinet shop's finances and reputation are at risk.


Diversified Equipment and Supply (DES) is ready to provide CNC training customized for your company, operations, and staff. We are experts with over 40 years of experience and can help your business reduce CNC downtime with operator training.


In this article, we’ll discuss:



  • The downtime cost of untrained CNC operators
  • What CNC training covers
  • Which is the best? On-site vs. Remote CNC Training
  • DES CNC training programs for cabinet makers.

     

The Downtime Cost of Untrained CNC Operators

Successful custom cabinet companies meet deadlines and manufacture cabinets to the required specifications. Quality work is non-negotiable. What is the downtime cost of untrained CNC operators?


  • They produce cabinetry of inferior quality due to a lack of CNC software knowledge.
  • Redos cause delays and potentially impact deadlines, increasing management and client stress levels. 
  • Manufacturing errors lead to material waste, thereby increasing costs that the business must absorb. 
  • Safety risks grow due to incorrect machine operation and material handling.
  • The CNC wood router’s lifespan decreases due to a lack of maintenance.
  • Overhead costs, such as utilities, increase.
  • The personal lives of cabinet shop owners and management are negatively affected.


What CNC Training Covers

Mastering CNC machining can initially be challenging. The appropriate training and time working with CNC wood routers increase experience and proficiency levels. Upgrades benefit the company by boosting output and improving product quality. The machines are also more energy-efficient, which cuts energy costs. 


When staff members lack training on new CNC software, equipment, tools, and material handling methods, these advantages disappear. The CNC router’s performance becomes substandard, and your custom cabinet shop does not profit from the investment. We can help. 

 

CNC operator training by DES experts covers the following:


  • Software
  • Programming
  • Tooling Education
  • Material Handling
  • Machine Operation
  • Basic Maintenance
  • CNC Router Training
  • Software Training
  • Reinforcement Training.


On-site vs. Remote CNC Training: Which Is the Best?

There are benefits to remote and on-site CNC training. Remote training is ideal as a follow-up to on-site training, as employees might have more questions once they start using the CNC wood router machines.   


CNC skills development is more effective when the initial training occurs on-site, whether your cabinet shop purchased new CNC machines or upgraded them. Why? DES training experts observe the overall process and often hear employee concerns that were unknown during the training’s initial planning stages. People are also more comfortable asking questions when they are in a familiar environment and face-to-face with a knowledgeable trainer.     


Circumstances and client preference determine the best option. DES can provide training and support remotely or on-site. 


DES CNC Training Programs for Cabinet Makers

CNC wood routers are a game-changer for custom cabinet manufacturers, and it’s important to transition smoothly when you upgrade machinery or purchase new CNC routers. 


DES provides tailored cabinet shop CNC training to operators. This training enhances their skills, gives them the confidence to build their competencies, and encourages safe practices. Your cabinetry business benefits from improved production quality, reduced downtime, and increased profitability. 


Did you know DES provides CNC Programming as a Service (PaaS)? When your business is experiencing a staff shortage, we can create programs for your CNC router or machining center until new employees are trained.


Ready to cut downtime and increase your cabinet shop’s productivity? Schedule a CNC training session with Diversified Equipment and Supply today.


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