The process of milling brass is very similar to that of milling steel. The difference is that instead of using a lathe, you'll be using a CNC machine with a high-speed spindle and a cutting tool
The first step in machining brass is to determine your desired shape. This can be as simple as figuring out how much material you need to remove by measuring the diameter of your work piece and subtracting it from your desired size. Or it can be more complicated and involve some geometry calculations, though this can be done with a simple protractor or ruler too
Next comes the actual cutting process itself. You'll need to set up your machine with the appropriate tools and accessories and make sure they're mounted properly before starting to cut away at your brass object. Once you've got everything setup, then it's time to start milling away at your work piece until it reaches its finished size!
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