456 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/CNC Traffic & Engagement r/CNC Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/CNC Most Active Times When r/CNC Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/CNC Flair Performance r/CNC Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ADVICE | 118 (26.5%) | 5 |
| HARDWARE SUPPORT | 66 (14.8%) | 2 |
| SHOWCASE | 62 (13.9%) | 20 |
| SOFTWARE SUPPORT | 58 (13.0%) | 4 |
| GENERAL SUPPORT | 47 (10.6%) | 4 |
| OPERATION SUPPORT | 30 (6.7%) | 5 |
| SOFTWARE | 18 (4.0%) | 1 |
| MILL | 13 (2.9%) | 9 |
| OTHER CNC Machine | 10 (2.2%) | 2 |
| OPERATION | 5 (1.1%) | 161 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/CNC Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/CNC
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cnc | 141 (30.9%) | 3 | 7 |
| machine | 29 (6.4%) | 3 | 7 |
| help | 24 (5.3%) | 7 | 12 |
| tool | 22 (4.8%) | 6 | 11 |
| machining | 22 (4.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| need | 22 (4.8%) | 4 | 8 |
| milling | 16 (3.5%) | 7 | 9 |
| router | 16 (3.5%) | 2 | 5 |
| anyone | 15 (3.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| made | 15 (3.3%) | 8 | 2 |
r/CNC Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/CNC
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
| storage.onlysocial.io | 7 | 1 |
r/CNC Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/CNC
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
That's a sketchy setup
Have you ever had someone crash a drill so hard it untwisted?
More Mazak Magic - Intelline Billet Intake Manifold
Is it broken or can we fisk it?
Five-Axis Machined Mirror Finish Aircraft Model | Thinnest Point: 0.3mm
Got tired of being splashed with coolant when cleaning vices, here's my simple fix. Thoughts?
My first ever dies! (Forging)
Making M8 threads
Time to do REALLY sketchy shit
Spectar: my new FREE app for machinists and engineers
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| That's a sketchy setup | 528 | 80 | image | Jun 29 |
| Have you ever had someone crash a drill so hard it untwisted? | 497 | 46 | image | Jun 10 |
| More Mazak Magic - Intelline Billet Intake Manifold | 265 | 27 | image | Jun 14 |
| Is it broken or can we fisk it? | 175 | 107 | image | Jun 10 |
| Five-Axis Machined Mirror Finish Aircraft Model | Thinnest Point: 0.3mm | 174 | 19 | image | Jun 22 |
| Got tired of being splashed with coolant when cleaning vices, here's my simple fix. Thoughts? | 152 | 33 | image | Jun 5 |
| My first ever dies! (Forging) | 124 | 12 | image | Jun 19 |
| Making M8 threads | 98 | 24 | image | Jun 17 |
| Time to do REALLY sketchy shit | 88 | 26 | image | Jun 5 |
| Spectar: my new FREE app for machinists and engineers | 70 | 27 | image | Jun 3 |
r/CNC Audience Overlap r/CNC Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/CNC FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/CNC
What's the best time to post on r/CNC?
Based on posting volume, r/CNC is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/CNC?
r/CNC averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/CNC get?
Posts on r/CNC average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/CNC get most?
On r/CNC, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts