About CNC Milling Machine

A CNC mill is an automatic milling machine with CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) controller to cut 2D/3D shapes or mill patterns on various materials. CNC milling is a computer numerical controlled machining method similar to engraving, cutting, boring, and drilling, and able to achieve many of the operations performed by CNC router machines and boring machines. A computer-controlled mill uses a rotating cylindrical tool, which is able to move along multiple axis, and can create a variety of shapes, slots and holes. In addition, the workpiece is often moved across the milling tool in different directions.

A CNC milling machine is a high-precision machining tool kit that works with a computer numerical controller to drive a milling cutter to move along the tool path to cut out CAD/CAM designed shapes or contours, which is upgraded on the basis of a handheld mill. A CNC mill can perform drilling, boring, tapping, 2D and 3D milling. The most popular milling machines include vertical mill and horizontal mill, which can complete 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis linkage to cut and mill aluminum, brass, copper, iron, and steel with high-power spindle motor and servo motor to ensure the spindle to run with high speed to improve the machining accuracy, precision, and tolerance of the metal parts. A computer-controlled milling machine is used for aviation parts, auto parts, mold making, machinery parts, train parts, and shipbuilding parts. A automatic computer-controlled mill with tool changer is also known as a CNC machining center.