CNC machines are designed to automatically turn raw materials into finished products. However, due to their versatility CNCs are capable of accomplishing many different manufacturing processes. While the two processes most frequently associated with CNC machining are milling and turning, it is important to understand the differences between these two processes
Milling is a tool cutting process that uses rotary tools. It generally involves making parts with a cylindrical shape and/or a complex profile. Milling may also be used for other purposes including creating holes in metal or plastic stock or for removing material from wood or other substrates. Milling can be accomplished manually by hand with power tools such as drill presses or grinders, but it often requires high-speed operation and precise control over the feed rate, speed and depth of cut to ensure dimensional accuracy and repeatability
difference between cnc turning and milling
