Horizontal and Vertical Milling
January 2, 2024
CNC milling machines are mills that use computer code to determine where to cut.
A CNC mill, like all milling machines produces the final product by carving away from material blocks rather than adding layers to a blank slate. CNC mills, however, do not require manual operation. To instruct your machine to make the desired product, you only need to use the correct computer software.
CNC milling could be one of the CNC machining processes that your business integrates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
We’ll discuss the benefits of CNC milling and which industries could benefit from using one.
Why Use a CNC Milling machine?
CNC milling is a process that has many advantages compared to manual milling. This automated process is suited for a wide range of industries, especially those where accuracy and consistency are important. The market for CNC machines is predicted to grow at a rate of 8.1% per year through 2030. This growth is likely due to its many benefits in different applications.
CNC Milling: Benefits and Advantages
The CNC milling process is based on computer software, rather than manual workers. This has several advantages for your bottom line.
- More precision: CNC mills are more precise than manual machines because computer programs control the cutting. These machines are less prone to human error because they don’t require human operators.
- More consistency CNC mills are able to produce products with greater consistency because they don’t require a human operator. CNC milling can produce pieces with perfect alignment.
- CNC mills produce less wastage: CNC mills have fewer errors. CNC machines are more efficient than manual machines.
- Faster Production: CNC machines are more efficient than manual mills and can complete products much faster.
- Less labour-intensive: Reduce labor costs by outsourcing CNC milling to a company. This will allow your employees to focus on more important tasks, as they won’t have to spend their time manually operating machines.
- Simplified Complexity: Many large CNC machines are able to integrate changes more seamlessly, resulting in a faster, more efficient process.
Atscott Manufacturing offers all of these advantages without the need to purchase a CNC mill.
Our operators are also experienced in using the software. You can therefore trust us to deliver high-quality results. Our expertise allows you to benefit from CNC milling’s efficiency without having to invest the time and money in learning the software.
CNC Milling Machine Applications
CNC milling is a great tool for many industries, but it’s especially useful in sectors like:
- Aerospace Industry: CNC Milling is beneficial to the aerospace industry, as it allows them to produce large and complex parts such as modern turbines.
- Electronics Manufacturing: For example, manufacturers of electronics can use CNC mills when creating casings for mobile phones or laptops to produce smooth and clean surfaces.
- Medical Industry: Production in the medical industry must be clean and accurate. CNC milling is a great choice for fabricating implants.
- Military Astro Machine Works is proud to produce components for the United States Military. CNC machining is a great way to create precise, consistent parts, whether they are for naval ships, helicopters, or missiles.
CNC milling also works well with a variety of materials. Milling machines are better at handling hard metals such as titanium and steel than other CNC machines.
How does a CNC milling machine work?
A CNC mill uses a rotating round tool to cut into a block. The material is held and moved by a platform that attaches to the machine.
The CNC mill is different from a manual machine in the way it’s controlled. An operator can program the mill to make the desired cuts using computer software instead of manually controlling it.
How does CNC milling work with computer software?
Software for computer-aided design allows manufacturers to create 3D versions of their products. Visualization software makes it possible to visualize the final product.
Although CAD software may be user-friendly, it is not always machine-friendly. CNC machines need numerical codes that provide precise coordinates to describe where they’ll be making cuts. CAM software is what you need. CAM software can be used to seamlessly integrate your CAD design with CAM software. This will translate the 3D design in numerical code that the CNC machine understands.
This reductive process combines automated manufacturing and milling machines’ large range of motion on multiple axes to produce a highly precise result.
Atscott Manufacturing is your partner for CNC milling needs
A CNC milling can be used to produce uniform pieces or precise parts quickly and efficiently. Atscott Manufacturing offers CNC machining services. You can work with industry experts and a company that has 60 years’ experience.
We maintain strict quality standards and exceed your expectations with ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certified as well AS9100D – QMS Certified. Find out more about CNC machining today!