As a machinist I just don't see how this can be reliable, for the simple reason that cut chips go EVERYWHERE during any milling operation. And Also...We all know this is just an intermediate step as we move to high precision 3d printing in all materials.
There's air blast and chip washdown to prevent chip interference between operations. Basically any machine with a pallet system can be automated or mated to robots. IMO, we are still a ways away from obsoleting CNC.
