Can warped plywood be cut on a CNC router?

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Warped plywood can be machined, but the material must be held flat enough to maintain a consistent cutting depth. A strong vacuum system may flatten moderate bowing, while mechanical clamping or screws may be needed for more severe distortion. Warped material can cause incomplete through-cuts, inconsistent engraving depth, poor edge finish, vacuum leakage, part movement, and uneven pockets. For precision work, use stable, properly stored sheet goods and verify actual material thickness before programming the cut.

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