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CNC Machining is a subtractive manufacturing technology that uses various computer-controlled cutting tools to remove material from a solid object. This process is used to selectively mill, lathe, and router various materials such as steel, aluminum, alloys, brass, and plastics.
CNC milling can be done in 2-axis, 3-axis, 4-axis, or even 5-axis. A CNC milling machine uses a rotating cylindrical cutting tool to remove material from a solid object. Depending upon the machine, dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.0005 in can be achieved.
Strength: Fast turn around for high volume production.
Related Materials: Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel, & Brass.
A CNC lathe spins the work piece in the spindle while a cutting tool, guided through a computer controlled code, machines the work piece to a final shape. Lathes can also have live tooling, which can help machine parts that have more complex geometries.
Strength: Can create complex geometries with live tooling.
Related Materials: Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, & Brass.
A computer-directed rotating cutting head is used to mill away material. Although a CNC router has movement in 3-axis, it can only remove material in one direction of the 3rd axis, which is why a CNC router is considered a 2.5D machining method.
Strength: Great for prototyping and low volume production runs.
Related Materials: Aluminum, MDF, Wood, & Plastic.
| Plastics | Alloys | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Copper C110 | Aluminum 2024 | Stainless 301 |
| Acrylic | Brass C360 | Aluminum MIC6 | Stainless 303 |
| HDPE | S4140 | Aluminum 5052 | Stainless 316L |
| PET | S4340 | Aluminum 6061-T6 | Stainless 17-4 |
| NYLON | Titanium 6AL-4V | Aluminum 7075-T6 | Stainless 416 |
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