cnc milling
Using our high-speed, state-of-the-art CNC milling machines, we are able to produce a wide range of precision, custom-machined parts for a variety of industries.
Computerized controls operate the machine for faster production and more consistent parts.
Multi-point cutting and drilling tools that rotate up to 20,000 RPM shape a piece of stock material, usually metal or custom-engineered plastic.
The part can include a wide range of details, such as slots, chamfers, threads, and pockets.
The CNC mill performs specialized machining operations, including high speed milling, boring, reaming, and tapping.
The mill can machine along three or four axes to cut the material based on the defined specifications and part geometry.
milling parts
Creating a part on a CNC milling machine typically involves four steps:
- Using CAD (computer-aided design) software to design a model that includes all the part’s technical specifications
- Converting the model using CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software into a CNC-compatible program that will control the machining operations.
- Setting up the CNC mill to machine the parts. The more complex the final product, the longer it takes to program, complete the set-ups and prove out the machining operations, and make any necessary adjustments.
- Running the milling operation to create the final part and inspect the part to print.
It may take an experienced operator six hours to set up the machine and another 20 minutes to run a part, but once it’s set up, it’s easier to make additional parts. Plus, we can run a part, and if it doesn’t turn out the way you expected, we can tweak the programming and run it again. Using manual milling, it may take four hours for the same part. If you need to adjust the specs and run the part again, it may take another four hours.
manual milling
CNC milling has many advantages, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Manual milling may be more suitable for making what you need and be more cost-effective
Our manual milling machines allow us to efficiently create a part without the time it takes to set up, program, and run a CNC milling machine. Depending on your design specs, our experienced operators may be able to machine some parts faster and more cost-effectively using manual milling rather than using our CNC milling machines. In addition, some parts require specifications outside the capabilities of the CNC machine and its tooling. Depending on the design, manual milling may be more efficient for prototypes and limited production runs than CNC milling.
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