CNC Milling Machine

CNC milling, or computer numerical control milling, is a machining process which employs
computerized controls and rotating multi-point cutting tools to progressively remove material from the
workpiece and produce a custom-designed part or product. This process is suitable for machining a
wide range of materials, such as metal, plastic, glass, and wood, and producing a variety of custom-
designed parts and products. Several capabilities are offered under the umbrella of precision CNC
machining services, including mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermal processes. CNC milling is
a mechanical machining process along with drilling, turning, and a variety of other machining
processes, meaning that material is removed from the workpiece via mechanical means, such as the
actions of the milling machine’s cutting tools.

Milling is a type of machining that uses cutters to shape a workpiece, often on a moveable
tabletop, although some milling machines also feature movable cutters. Milling started out as a
manual task performed by humans, but most milling these days is done by a CNC mill, which utilizes
a computer to oversee the milling process. CNC milling offers higher precision, accuracy, and
production rates, but there are still some situations when manual milling comes in useful. Manual
milling, which requires a lot of technical skill and experience, offers shorter turnaround times. It also
has the added benefit that manual mills are cheaper and the user doesn’t need to worry about
programming the machine.

CNC milling is a machining process suitable for producing high accuracy, high tolerance parts
in prototype, one-off, and small to medium production runs. While parts are typically produced with
tolerances ranging between +/- 0.001 in. to +/- 0.005 in., some milling machines can achieve
tolerances of up to and greater than +/- 0.0005 in. The versatility of the milling process allows it to be
used in a wide range of industries and for a variety of part features and designs, including slots,
chamfers, threads, and pockets. The most common CNC milling operations include:

 Face Milling
 Plain Milling
 Angular Milling
 Form Milling
 Straddle Milling
 Gang Milling
 Profile Milling
Dexter Ace B. Sta. Rosa
BSME-2A
METECH 102