# Capabilities & Limitations ### Where desktop CNC machines perform well Desktop CNC machines can deliver very good results when used within their intended operating range. They typically perform well at: * precise positioning within a limited working envelope * producing detailed geometry at moderate cutting forces * repeatable results when processes remain stable * long unattended runs when loads are predictable These strengths are easy to overlook because they are not reflected in headline specifications. *** ### Limits that shape how the machine behaves At the same time, desktop CNC machines operate within clear physical limits. Common constraints include: * limited spindle torque * lower structural stiffness than industrial machines * open-loop motion systems * sensitivity to sudden changes in cutting load * limited ability to absorb vibration These limits define the conditions under which the machine behaves predictably. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://miwicnc.gitbook.io/miwicnc/foundations/capabilities-and-limitations.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.