As a manufacturer, you need to know how to use and operate a CNC milling machine. You might think you don't need to know how to do it but I'm here to tell you there are plenty of applications for doing so
To tell you the truth, we've used CNC machines on several projects for our company and this article shows you 5 ways on how we use them in our shop.
how to cnc mill partsCNC turning is a process that CNC milling is a manufacturing process that involves the use of computer numerical control (CNC) technology uses precise instructions to control the movement of a milling machine.
In this process, a cutter removes material from a work-piece to create a desired shape or finish.
CNC milling is commonly used in the manufacturing of parts for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
The CNC Milling machine is programmed with a specific design software. This program includes instructions on the size and shape of the final product, as well as the cutting paths and tooling to be used.
As staring, the work-piece material is securely clamped onto the machine’s work-table. The cutting tool is then precisely positioned and moved according to the program instructions, cutting and shaping the material as needed.
The CNC machine is able to make precise, accurate cuts and shapes with high repeatability, making it ideal for producing complex parts and designs. The process can be repeated multiple times to produce multiple identical parts.
CNC milling offers a high level of precision and efficiency in the production of components for many industries
Asianstar offers high-quality CNC milling service for a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and defense. Our high level CNC milling machines are equipped with advanced technology and tools that allow our works reach high accuracy.
Our professional team engineers work closely with our clients to understand their specific requirements and provide custom solutions that meet their unique needs. We have the capability to handle complex geometries and shapes, and our CNC milling services can be customized to meet your specific project requirements.
We take pride in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, and our team is dedicated to providing timely and efficient service.
| Unit (mm) | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5 | 600 |
| Length | 5 | 800 |
| Height | 5 | 300 |
| Sides | 1 | 6 |
| Unit (mm) | Tolerance according to sizes | |||
| Height Tolerance | Diameter Size | 5 to 20 | 20 to 30 | 30 above |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 | ±0.025 | ±0.03 | |
| Length Tolerance | Length Size | 5 to 30 | 30 to 100 | 100 above |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.035 | |
| Tolerance Class followed | Tolerance (mm) | |||||||||||||
| Straightness and Flatness | Verticality | Symmetry | ||||||||||||
| 10 | 10 to 30 | 30 to 100 | 100 to 300 | 300 to 1000 | 1000 to 3000 | to 100 | 100 to 300 | 300 to 1000 | 1000 to 3000 | to 100 | 100 to 300 | 300 to 1000 | 1000 to 3000 | |
| H | ±0.015 | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.05 | ±0.10 | ±0.15 | ±0.02 | ±0.025 | ±0.03 | ±0.035 | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.04 | ±0.05 |
| Type of Milling Machine | Diameter Size (mm) | Length Size (mm) | Productivity (PCS/Month) | |||||
| Vertical Milling Lathe | 3 Axis Milling | 4 Axis Milling | 5 Axis Milling | Min 5 | Max 300 | Min 5 | Max 800 | 100’000/Item |
Asianstar has various machining processes to support different types of components from client, we can choose the best suitable manufacturing solution to carry result in perfect performance and cheap cost
With skillful machining technologies, Asianstar is flexible to support clients on different materials and different structures of the components, we also flexible on the components quantities and even assembly
Not only producing according to clients drawings, Asianstar also propose the better designing to clients, supporting clients to buildup improved designing or even new generation components
Asianstar production, as experienced by many years, is strictly following internal Standard Operating Procedures, to make sure the production schedule is smooth and plans are well carried out well without accidents
Asianstar strictly controlling product quality by system. We start QC controlling from production plan once setting up, to production process by monitoring QC checking and until the final Inspection before packing
Asianstar strictly control the production processes, teams keep the plan moving ahead according to the procedures, we have internal time management schedule which mostly bring earlier lead-time of delivery
Our CNC Turning Service provides different sizes of roll shape work-pieces, the diameter range is from 0.5mm to 480mm, reaching tolerance +/-0.003mm.
Our milling machines and CNC centers are able to produce complicated structure part, five-axis devices produce multi-sides at one-time jag which bring high precision result
Our Sheet Metal Fabrication provides slicing, punching, bending, welding, painting and assembling for set products, unique tooling for each project to raise production efficiency
Our Aluminum Extrusion brings clients various shapes of aluminum parts, high efficiency for mass quantity, our precision extrusion mold control tolerance within 0.01mm
For some steel serious products, we apply Forging Service to make out their outer shape and them use CNC devices to start drilling, forming, rolling, cutting, etc.
Our Surface Finishing Service uses chemical or electro post-treatments after machining tasks are finished, normally includes Oxide, Anodizing, Passivation, E-Plating, Painting,etc.
Yes, we support ODM/OEM, we provide custom-made service for clients or even support clients on designing or improving
