r/CNC is a subreddit with 125k members. The community frequently discusses cnc, machining, programming, software, and design, and they frequently recommend/review cnc machine, lathe, and design software, and the most common flair used is advice, software support, general support, showcase, and software.
For anything CNC related: CAD, CAM, automation, and more!
Popular Topics in r/CNC
#1
Cnc
325 posts
#2
Machining
124 posts
#3
Programming
22 posts
#4
Software
21 posts
#5
Design
20 posts
#6
Help
19 posts
#7
Router
15 posts
#8
Tools
13 posts
#9
Error
9 posts
#10
Parts
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/CNC
Cnc Machine
68 reviews
#1
Shapeoko
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Tormach
3.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Haas
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Lathe
19 reviews
#1
Haas
3.5★ from 6 reviews
#2
Okuma
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Doosan
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Design Software
5 reviews
#1
Mosaik
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Mozaik
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Carve
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/CNC
#1
ADVICE
: "Have an opportunity to buy some older equipment. Need opinions on if I'm biting off too much."
16 posts
#2
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
: "CNC Design"
9 posts
#3
GENERAL SUPPORT
: "Why does it seem like everyone is looking for setup operators all the time?"
7 posts
#4
SHOWCASE
: "Revolver Screwdriver"
6 posts
#5
SOFTWARE
: "I built a free browser-based CNC simulator to practice and test G-code — looking for feedback"
6 posts
#6
OPERATION SUPPORT
: "How intense is your job?"
6 posts
#7
HARDWARE SUPPORT
: "Coolant has very weak pressure. Help please."
6 posts
#8
Machine Purchase Guidance
: "5-6k USD/EUR CNC for small aluminium parts -Europe"
2 posts
#9
LATHE
: "Okuma lathes with no decimals."
1 post
#10
OTHER CNC Machine
: "Need help configuring a 4-axis Fanuc postprocessor for Vectric Aspire (Camel CA-1530)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/CNC
Yearly
+22k members(21.4%)
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Last updated: September 23, 2026