What is CNC machining?
Part 1
The Basics
What is CNC machining?
What are the different types of CNC machines? How do they work?
In this section, we answer all these questions and we compare CNC machining to other manufacturing technologies to help you find the best solution for your application.
What is CNC machining?
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a subtractive manufacturing technology: parts are created by removing material from a solid block (called the blank or the workpiece) using a variety of cutting tools.
This is a fundamentally different way of manufacturing compared to additive (3D printing) or formative (Injection Molding) technologies. The material removal mechanisms have significant implications on the benefits, limitations and design restrictions of CNC. More on this below.
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- Product Design
- CNC Milling
- CNC Turning
- Injection Moulding
- Gear Manufacturing
- Die Casting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Mechanical Assembly
- Finishing Services
- Investment Casting
- Sheet Metal Cutting
- Sand Casting
- Permanent Mold (Gravity) Castings
- Aluminium Extrusions
- Aluminum Tube Fabrication
- Aluminum Sheet Fabrication Process
- Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Stainless Steel Fabrication Process
- Stainless Steel Grades - Cnc machini
- Sheet Metal Forming
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CNC milling:
CNC lathe:
Die casting:
CNC laser cutting:
Sand casting:
Permanent mold castings:
Investment Casting:
Aluminum Extrusion:
Gear Manufacturing:
CNC bending:
Robot Welding:
Manual welding:
Powder Coating: