392 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/CNC Traffic & Engagement r/CNC Traffic & Engagement
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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 | 103 (27.2%) | 7 |
| SOFTWARE SUPPORT | 53 (14.0%) | 2 |
| HARDWARE SUPPORT | 47 (12.4%) | 6 |
| GENERAL SUPPORT | 34 (9.0%) | 14 |
| SHOWCASE | 33 (8.7%) | 19 |
| SOFTWARE | 26 (6.9%) | 7 |
| OPERATION SUPPORT | 26 (6.9%) | 6 |
| OTHER CNC Machine | 17 (4.5%) | 1 |
| MILL | 9 (2.4%) | 3 |
| Machine Purchasing | 5 (1.3%) | 6 |
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 | 130 (33.2%) | 6 | 7 |
| machine | 34 (8.7%) | 11 | 14 |
| need | 22 (5.6%) | 3 | 5 |
| axis | 22 (5.6%) | 5 | 3 |
| help | 21 (5.4%) | 6 | 6 |
| shop | 21 (5.4%) | 1 | 6 |
| machining | 16 (4.1%) | 2 | 6 |
| router | 14 (3.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| parts | 14 (3.6%) | 4 | 10 |
| tool | 12 (3.1%) | 6 | 8 |
r/CNC Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/CNC
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/CNC Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/CNC
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Raw CNC vs finished — I think I finally understand why surface finishing matters
This "handle" allegedly can't be machined from SUS304, but softer metals are okay, why?
Trying to train somebody on a CNC machine that doesn't know basic math. Any way to explain it like more simple?
V8 Complication
My First Probe Break 😓
Odd Steps but Machine is Level
WIP - Miniature Billet Gen 3 Hemi Engine
Leaving at Heidenhain in style
Tips for reducing online CNC costs?
Why does it seem like everyone is looking for setup operators all the time?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw CNC vs finished — I think I finally understand why surface finishing matters | 220 | 35 | image | Sep 8 |
| This "handle" allegedly can't be machined from SUS304, but softer metals are okay, why? | 204 | 196 | image | Sep 3 |
| Trying to train somebody on a CNC machine that doesn't know basic math. Any way to explain it like more simple? | 135 | 126 | text | Sep 16 |
| V8 Complication | 130 | 11 | image | Sep 24 |
| My First Probe Break 😓 | 116 | 49 | image | Sep 2 |
| Odd Steps but Machine is Level | 95 | 42 | image | Sep 22 |
| WIP - Miniature Billet Gen 3 Hemi Engine | 83 | 6 | image | Sep 11 |
| Leaving at Heidenhain in style | 82 | 15 | text | Sep 30 |
| Tips for reducing online CNC costs? | 61 | 47 | image | Sep 27 |
| Why does it seem like everyone is looking for setup operators all the time? | 56 | 31 | text | Sep 21 |
r/CNC Audience Overlap r/CNC Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Thursdays around 3 PM 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 13 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 7 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