In this episode I sit down with Will from Greenlight Machinery to kick off our conversation about CNC controls and the history behind them. We start by talking about the three main controls you’re most likely to see out in the wild - HAAS, FANUC, and Siemens.

We keep it real and talk about where each one came from, what type of shops tend to run them, and how each brand built its reputation over the years. This isn’t a how-to episode - it’s the start of a bigger conversation about what makes these systems different and why it matters if you’re a machinist, a shop owner, or anyone around CNC equipment.

This is Part 1 of a multi-part series where we’ll break down the world of machine controls, the people behind them, and how the industry has evolved over time.

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