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CNC machining is a preferred choice for product designers and engineers seeking fast prototyping
and production part manufacturing.
This technology provides exceptional precision, access to engineering-grade materials, and rapid
turnaround times.
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Which Raw Materials are Compatible with CNC Machining?
Virtually any sturdy and solid material can be subjected to CNC machining, including mild and
stainless steels, aluminum, brass, copper, magnesium, titanium, and a wide array of engineering plastics.
Common Materials | |
Name | Description |
Aluminum | High machinability and ductility, good strength-to-weight ratio. |
Stainless steel | High tensile strength, corrosion and temperature resistant. |
Mild steel | High machinability and weldability, high stiffness. |
Brass | Low friction, excellent electrical conductivity, golden appearance. |
Copper | Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. |
Titanium | Excellent strength to weight ratio, used in aerospace, automotive and medical industries. |
ABS | Common thermoplastic, impact resistant, easy to machine. |
Nylon | Excellent mechanical properties, thermal, chemical and abrasion resistant. |
PEEK | High-performance thermoplastic, very high strength, thermal and chemical resistant. |
Surface Finishes | ||
Name | Applicable to | Machining marks |
As machined | Metals, Plastics | Visible, light surface scratches |
Smooth machining | ||
Fine machining | Metals | Slightly visible |
Polishing | Metals | Removed on primary surfaces |
Bead blasting | Metals | Removed for non-cosmetic, removed on primary surfaces for cosmetic |
Brushing | Metals | |
Anodizing Type II | Aluminum | |
Anodizing Type III | Aluminum | Visible under anodizing |
Black oxide | Copper, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Tool steel, Mild steel | Visible |
Powder coating | Metals | Removed |
Brushed + electropolishing | Stainless steel | Removed on Primary surfaces |
Specialist Industries
CNC machining is a go-to manufacturing process to get precision parts, whether for prototyping or
end-use production.
It is widely used throughout the aerospace, medical, automotive industries for its ability to rapidly
manufacture precise parts in production-grade materials, such as:
1. housings and enclosures
2. brackets
3. fixtures for manufacturing
4. gears and bearings
5. internal mechanical components
6. medical instrumentation
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Post-Machining Essentials: Deburring and Inspection
Following the machining process, it's essential to perform deburring on milled parts. Deburring entails
the manual removal of minor imperfections from a finished component.
These imperfections typically appear on sharp edges and result from material deformation during machining.
For instance, when a drill exits the far side of a through hole, it may leave behind blemishes that require
attention.
Subsequently, it's crucial to inspect the part's critical dimensions, especially if specific tolerances were
specified in the technical drawing. Once this inspection is complete, your part is ready for immediate use
or for any necessary post-processing.
The realm of post-processing for CNC-machined parts, whether they are milled or turned, offers numerous
avenues to explore. Therefore, we recommend enhancing your knowledge and expertise in this area to
optimize your CNC machining outcomes.
A quick guide to CNC machining parameters
Many of the crucial machining parameters are established by the machine operator during the generation
of G-code. Among the primary parameters we will discuss are the CNC machine's build size and its precision.
CNC machines are equipped with a relatively spacious build area, particularly when compared to 3D printers.
CNC milling systems are capable of machining parts with dimensions of up to 2,000 x 800 x 100 mm
(78” x 32” x 40”), while CNC turning systems excel at machining parts with diameters reaching up to
Ø 500 mm (Ø 20’’).
CNC machining empowers the creation of components with exceptional accuracy and stringent tolerances.
These machines are capable of achieving tolerances even finer than half the diameter of an average human
hair, with a precision of ± 0.025 mm or .001’’.
In cases where tolerances are not explicitly specified in the technical drawings, operators typically machine
the part with an accuracy of 0.125 mm (.005’’).