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CNC Milling is an automated machining process utilized for crafting both 2D and 3D CNC parts
through the subtraction of material from raw stock.
Manufacturing facilities employ CNC milling machines to enhance productivity and reduce
production time.
To create a CNC milled component, a block or sheet material is positioned on a table beneath a
spindle equipped with a cutting tool. A computer controls various parameters, including tool
selection, spindle rotation speed, vertical spindle movement, and horizontal table motion.
This control enables tools like drills, taps, and end mills to remove material sections, shaping
them into desired forms.
CNC Milling stands as a widely adopted manufacturing process known for its precision and
accuracy in crafting CNC parts.
It involves the use of 3D CAD designs, specialized tooling, and machinery like heavy-duty drill
presses and CNC machines to produce customized 3D CAD models.
This process caters to a broad range of materials, including plastic and metal, while maintaining
strict tolerances and impeccable surface finishes.
It is employed in both prototyping and mass production scenarios, allowing for intricate designs
and high-precision CNC parts to be fabricated swiftly.
Additionally, CNC Milling facilitates the creation of components with specific surface finishes,
ensuring uniformity that adheres to precise specifications and tolerances.
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In the realm of custom milling projects, almost any metal or plastic that possesses sufficient
hardness for machining can be effectively processed.
Among the materials frequently employed in precision CNC machining at CNC machine shops,
aluminum alloys stand out, owing to their inherent resistance to corrosion.
Aluminum is a prevalent choice for CNC milling machine prototypes due to its robustness and
machinability, facilitating the accurate creation of intricate features in a single prototype.
Within milling machine shops, the 6000 series of aluminum alloys is commonly encountered.
Stainless steel alloys also find widespread use, given their corrosion and wear resistance
properties, along with materials like carbon steel, titanium, and nylon. Nylon, in particular,
is valued for its chemical resistance, strength, durability, and thermoplastic characteristics.
Common Materials for CNC Machining | |
Material | Properties |
Aluminum | 2024: Good fatigue resistance and strength; excellent toughness at moderate to high strength levels; improved fracture toughness |
6061: Excellent machinability, low cost, and versatility | |
7075: High strength, hardness, low weight, and heat tolerance | |
Stainless Steel | Excellent machinability and outstanding uniformity; good workability and weldability, high ductility and formability |
Steel Alloy | Mix of chromium, molybdenum, and manganese yields toughness, good torsional and fatigue strength |
Brass | Versatile and highly attractive copper/zinc alloy with warm yellow color accommodates severe forming/drawing |
Titanium | Excellent strength to weight ratio, used in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries |
Copper | High ductility and high electrical and thermal conductivity; develops attractive blue-green surface patina over time |
ABS | Excellent impact resistance, good mechanical properties, susceptible to solvents |
Nylon | Excellent mechanical properties, high toughness, poor moisture resistance |
POM | High stiffness, excellent thermal & electrical properties, relatively brittle |
CNC Machining Tolerances
Tolerances are not standardized across all processes and materials.
The final tolerances on your part depend on various factors, such as part size, design complexity,
the number and size of features, materials used, surface finish, and the manufacturing process
employed.
Once your order is confirmed, we conduct a Design for Manufacturing review to identify areas that
may need modification for better manufacturability.
It's helpful if you can specify which areas in your design have critical tolerances that must be met
and which can be adjusted, if necessary, to optimize production time and cost.
CNC Milling Tolerances | ||
Limits for nominal size | Plastics | Metals |
0.5mm* to 3mm | ±0.1mm | ±0.05mm |
Over 3mm to 6mm | ±0.1mm | ±0.05mm |
Over 6mm to 30mm | ±0.2mm | ±0.10mm |
Over 30mm to 120mm | ±0.3mm | ±0.15mm |
Over 120mm to 400mm | ±0.5mm | ±0.20mm |
Over 400mm to 1000mm | ±0.8mm | ±0.30mm |
Over 1000mm to 2000mm | ±1.2mm | ±0.50mm |
Over 2000mm to 4000mm | ±2.0mm | |
*Please clearly indicate tolerances for nominal sizes, below 0.5mm on your technical drawing. |
Common Applications of CNC Milling Parts
Parts and products produced through CNC machining find application in many industries,
including, but not limited to, the following:
Industrial, Transportation & Vehicle, Medical, Consumer
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Designing Parts for CNC Milling: Best Practices
When designing parts for CNC milling, several key factors should be
considered to optimize the
manufacturing process.
Here are some best practices recommended by our in-house team of mechanical engineers:
1. Minimize Set-Ups: Aim to reduce the number of setups required for creating a part.
Minimizing setups enhances the speed and efficiency of the milling process.
2. Internal Corner Radii: Add internal corner radii to the parts, with a minimum radius of
1/4 the depth of the cut and preferably around 1/2 the depth of the cut
(or as large as the design allows) for cost savings.
Whenever possible, minimize pocket depth and consider using drilled holes instead of milling shapes.
3. Avoid Thin Walls and Sections: Milling forces can cause deflection and warping, even with
soft metals. Avoid unnecessary thin sections in your part design.
By doing so, you can accelerate production, reduce costs, and enhance the surface finish of
the workpiece.
4. Consider Part Size: Smaller features may require smaller, more delicate tools.
These small tools are less efficient and run at slower speeds, which can increase costs.
If a feature doesn't need to be small for the part to function properly, opt for a larger size.
5. Standardize Everything: Utilize standard thread sizes, corner radii, materials, and tolerances
whenever possible.
Standardization helps save costs and ensures timely production, regardless of the manufacturer.
By following these best practices, you can design parts that are well-suited for CNC milling,
resulting in efficient manufacturing and high-quality finished products.