Milling Machine Parts

What is CNC milling?

CNC milling is a manufacturing process that uses a cutting tool mounted on a rotating spindle to selectively remove material from a block of raw substrate. The workpiece is rigidly mounted to a table, and this table moves or rotates on different planes so the tool can work at many angles. Sophisticated CNC milling machines can have 5 or more axes of independent motion to make more complex shapes or to avoid having to move the workpiece to a separate machine.

Milling Machining Materials

Aluminum: 2024, 5083, 6061, 6063, 7050, 7075, etc.

Alloy: Brass 360, 101 copper, 110 copper, 932 bronze, zinc, etc.

Titanium: Grade 2, Grade 5, etc.

Stainless steel: 303, 304, 410, 17-4, 2205 duplex, 440C, 420, 316, 904L, etc.

Steel: 4140, 4130, A36, 1018, etc.

Plastics: POM (Delrin), ABS, HDPE, nylon, PLA, PC, PEEK, PMMA, PP, PTFE, etc.

Regular Production Standard of Tolerance

Applications of CNC Milling Technique

Milling is highly accurate, precise, and with high tolerance. Hence it has a wide range of applications. Below are some of its industrial applications.

Aerospace

Computer numerical control milling is applicable in making many aeronautic components using materials such as Titanium and Aluminum. These materials are lightweight and durable. Due to the high need for accuracy and precision, the process is considered suitable.  

Automotive

The automotive industry uses milling machining due to the requirement for efficiency without losing accuracy. Therefore, it is suitable for products made using the process include interior panels, cylinder heads, drive axles, suspension components, exhaust parts, and gearboxes.  

Agriculture

CNC milling machining is suitable for making general purpose parts and components such as gears and shafts, nuts and bolts, and flanges. Furthermore, it is suitable for both large-scale and short-term production capabilities.

Medical

Medical parts such as prostheses require precise and unique design. Therefore, CNC milling is the better method for such parts. The design is retained, and there is productivity and efficiency.