CNC mills come in 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis configurations:

Milling is suitable for many different features, including threading, chamfering, slotting, etc. This allows for producing complex designs on a single CNC milling centre with enviable accuracy. The tolerances for CNC machining are around +/- 0.1 mm. The creation of these aforementioned features requires a variety of different milling operations:

• Surface milling
• Face milling
• Angular milling
• Form milling
• Profile milling
• Gear milling, etc.

Tool offset refers to the allowance made by a milling machine to design the cutting tool and shift its position. It ensures the CNC machine is operating on the right part of the workpiece.

• Electronics industry
• Medical industry
• Automotive industry
• Marine industry
• Agricultural industry
• Machine tool industry
• Military industry
• High-tech industry
• Food industry
• Aerospace industry
• Semiconductor industry

1. Cylindrical parts
CNC turning machines are ideal for creating round or cylindrical parts. Lathes create these parts quickly, accurately and with excellent repeatability.

2. Range of processes
Although generally used for parts of a certain shape, CNC turning can still be used to carry out a variety of cuts, including drilling, boring, threading and knurling.

3. Professional quality
To discover the more general advantages of CNC machining with Think3D, see our CNC machining services page.

Rough turning removes as much material as possible without a focus on accuracy and surface finish, getting the workpiece close to the desired shape. Finish turning “finishes” the process, producing the desired smoothness and accuracy.