CNC milling, also known as CNC turning, is one of the most common types of precision CNC machining. CNC, which is an acronym for computer numerical control, is applied to machining services by way of computer programs specifically designed to run the tools automatically and independently. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Pacific West America, Inc.
Calabasas, CA | 866-317-0208CNC Machining of high precision commercial grade parts for the electronics industry. We sell high precision Commercial Grade CNC Machine Parts. Such as Swiss Screw Machining, 5 Axis CNC Lathe Machining, Vertical Milling, Horizontal Milling, and 4 Axis CNC Machining. CNC Lathe and Swiss Screw Machine parts range in size from .020” to 9.0" diameter. CNC Mill parts fit within one square foot roughly. Tolerances held vary from +-.001" to ±0.0004".
Valk Industries, Inc.
Greeneville, TN | 423-638-1284With nearly 40 years industry experience, we have what it takes to satisfy your every need. We are committed to our CNC machining quality, as our ISO 9001:2008 certification shows.
H & R Screw Machine Products, Inc.
Reed City, MI | 231-832-2356H & R is a custom manufacturer of high volume superior parts, providing CNC machining for tight tolerance and also lower volume applications too.
Detroit Edge Tool Co.
Detroit, MI | 313-366-4120Detroit Edge Tool Company is an industry-leading machine tool components manufacturer that offers CNC machining, drilling, and precision grinding. Detroit Edge Tool also manufactures linear motion components and has 135 years of experience. Industries served include machine tool, aerospace, steel mill, and automation industries.
Thuro Metal Products, Inc.
Brentwood, NY | 800-238-3929Thuro Metal Products is a CNC machining service provider. Our expertise is in the utilization of CNC controlled turning and milling machines as well as multi-spindle, single spindle, and Swiss screw machines.
CNC Milling - H & R Screw Machine ProductsCNC milling is used primarily for engraving applications because of its ability to work in multiple axes combined with conical tools and precise cutters, which provide precision without affecting the speed of operation. These features allow for two types of milling machines; vertical and horizontal. The vertical mill holds and moves its cutting tools on a vertical axis, although it is able to move on that axis and cut and/or drill from above, the sides and the front.
The horizontal mill does the same thing, except it holds and moves cutting tools on a horizontal axis and has a rotary table allowing for multiple angles of contact, hence the term "universal table". Vertical mills are most commonly employed for one-dimensional pieces and are the bulk of CNC Milling machines. Horizontal mills work in multiple axes and are therefore more expensive and rare, but they can be incredibly effective because the maneuverability of cutting tools get a custom part done in one machine operation.
CNC Milling - H & R Screw Machine ProductsWithin the bounds of vertical and horizontal milling machines, there is a plethora of specialty milling machines, such as the dovetail milling cutter, which produces a dovetail groove for joining parts and the corner rounding cutter, which produces a sleek, finished radius on work piece edges. Most milling machine versions would be present at a CNC machine shop, and they are utilized by a variety of industries including automotive, medical, food, metal fabricating, engineering, packaging, fire and security, electronics and telecommunications.
Just like drilling, grinding and cutting machines, milling machines must cut through hard products such as metal, wood and stone. This requires it to be built of stuff just as tough, so milling machines can be made from cobalt, carbide, steel, micrograin carbide, ceramic or diamond PCD. Milling machine finishes include aluminum titanium nitride, diamond and aluminum oxide. Such machinery is dependable and productive almost completely independent of human care.
Although the design of the computer programs and supervision of the machine itself is still necessary, the workload is greatly decreased and the quality of products improved, particularly when all operations comply with the regulations set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), specifically ordinances ISO 14001, ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16848:2002 which relate to and define industry specific quality standards.
