What is CNC Milling?
CNC milling is a form of manufacturing that involves removing material from a workpiece to create a finished shape. The CNC milling process starts with you creating a 3D CAD model of your desired part geometry before converting it to a computer program (G-code) using CAM software. This computer program then automates the operation of the cutting tool to create your desired parts.
CNC milling is similar to CNC turning: both processes rely on computer instructions to create parts. However, they differ in their modes of operation. The workpiece is held in place in CNC milling as the cutting tool rotates around it. In contrast, CNC turning involves holding the cutting tool in place while the workpiece rotates around it.
Nevertheless, CNC milling and turning processes have several advantages and are ideal for different manufacturing needs.
Why Choose CNC Milling?
CNC milling is ideal for making angled shapes, channels, slots, holes, curves, chamfers, among other complex geometries and features. It also offers a short lead time as parts can be created within minutes, whereas conventional machining processes (like injection molding) might take days (sometimes weeks) to complete.
CNC milling machines are also compatible with a broad range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. This is one of the primary advantages of CNC machines over additive manufacturing processes like 3D printing, which can only create plastic and a few metal parts.
You should also opt for CNC milling if you want to create parts with excellent surface finishes, as this subtractive manufacturing process offers a broad range of surface finish options, including painting, chroming, and anodizing.
CNC Milling Processes
3-Axis CNC milling
The most widely used type of CNC milling machine.The full use of the X,Y, and Z directions makes a 3 Axis CNC mill useful for a wide variety of work.
4-Axis CNC machining
This type of router allows the machine to rotate on a vertical axis, moving the workpiece to introduce more continuous machining.
5-Axis CNC machining
These machines have three traditional axes as well as two additional rotary axes. A5-axis CNC router is, therefore, able to machine 5 sides of a workpiece at in one machine without having to remove the workpiece and reset.
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Advantages of JUTAI CNC Milling Services
- We use state-of-the-art CNC milling technologies, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling machines, to manufacture high-quality parts accurately, precisely, and on time.
- Our highly experienced engineers and machinists utilize best-in-class software, including SolidWorks, MasterCAM, AutoCAD, and Espirit CAM, to create 3D CAD models that satisfy the design for manufacturing (DFM) criteriaㅡwhich means we design parts for ease of manufacturing.
- Our second-to-none CNC milling services and quality control team satisfies the stringent requirements of a broad range of industries, especially the aerospace and medical industries. We keep costs down without compromising the machined parts’ quality, accuracy, and precision.
- We are experts in rapid prototyping, and our low-volume CNC machining services can act as a bridge between the prototyping and final stages of your product development process.
- We have robust quality and environmental systems, and our facility is ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 certified.
- Our CNC milling services are designed to complement our many other manufacturing and finishing capabilities, providing you with an all-encompassing and satisfactory solution for your product development project.
