Machining

Metal Turning

• Metal turning, also known as lathe turning, is a machining process used to create cylindrical parts or components from metal materials. The process involves rotating a metal workpiece on a lathe while a cutting tool removes material from the workpiece to create the desired shape.

• During metal turning, the workpiece is secured on the lathe and rotated at a constant speed while the cutting tool, held by a tool holder, moves along the length of the workpiece, removing material as it goes. The cutting tool can be moved in different directions to create a variety of shapes and contours on the workpiece.

• Metal turning is commonly used in manufacturing, construction, and engineering applications to create a range of parts and components, including shafts, bolts, nuts, and gears. It can be used to work with a wide range of metal materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.

• Metal turning offers several advantages over other machining processes, including the ability to produce parts with high precision and accuracy, a smooth surface finish, and the ability to work with complex shapes and designs. It is also a cost-effective and efficient method of producing small to medium-sized parts and components.

Metal Milling

• Metal milling is a machining process used to create complex shapes, contours, and features on metal parts and components by removing material from a workpiece using a cutting tool. The process involves securing the workpiece on a milling machine and using rotating cutting tools to remove material from the workpiece to create the desired shape.

• During metal milling, the workpiece is clamped onto a milling machine table and the cutting tool, which is typically a rotating multi-point cutter, is fed into the workpiece at a specific depth and angle. The cutting tool removes material from the workpiece as it moves along the X, Y, and Z axes, creating the desired shape, contour, or feature.

• Metal milling is commonly used in manufacturing, construction, and engineering applications to create a wide range of parts and components, including gears, brackets, and engine components. It can be used to work with a wide range of metal materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.

• Metal milling offers several advantages over other machining processes, including the ability to create parts with high precision and accuracy, a smooth surface finish, and the ability to work with complex shapes and designs. It is also a cost-effective and efficient method of producing small to medium-sized parts and components.