CNC Milling is the process of cutting and drilling material (like wood or metal). A milling machine, regardless of whether it’s operated manually or through CNC, uses a rotating cylindrical tool called a milling cutter. It is held in a spindle and can vary in form and size.

The main difference between a milling machine and any other drilling machine is the ability to cut in different angles and move along different axes.

CNC milling’s application

The applications for CNC machining have grown extensively over the years. Today, there are numerous industries that rely to some extent on CNC milling and contract machining services. Here are just a few of the industries where CNC machining is a feature of the operation:

Automotive – Car manufacturers depend on CNC contract machine work for the custom parts they need to produce vehicles.

Metal Fabrication – CNC milling machines are a central part of companies that prepare metal for later manufacturing purposes.

Mining – CNC lathes make the metal extraction process more precise and efficient.

Packaging – CNC machines make precise grooves in packaging to allow for improved grip for better package protection.

Aerospace – Aerospace companies use CNC centers to prototype and produce a wide variety of parts.

Oil and Gas – Oil and gas companies need durable, high-performance parts, and CNC technology makes it easy to acquire them.