Machining Type | Process Description | Machining Precision | Applicable Materials | Machining Speed | Surface Quality |
CNC Milling | Uses rotating cutters to machine parts, suitable for machining multiple surfaces and complex geometries like flat surfaces, slots, and holes. | High precision (up to 0.001mm) | Metals (aluminum, steel, titanium, etc.), plastics, composites | Fast (depending on part size and complexity) | Smooth surface, can be polished |
CNC Turning | Uses rotating workpieces and fixed tools for cutting, mainly for turning symmetrical parts like shafts and cylinders. | High precision (up to 0.005mm) | Metals, plastics, wood | Relatively fast | Smooth surface, suitable for simple cylindrical parts |
CNC Drilling | Uses rotating drill bits to create holes in workpieces, commonly used in mechanical and electronic components. | High precision (up to 0.001mm) | Metals, plastics, wood | Fast | High-quality surface, precise hole diameter |
CNC Laser Cutting | Uses laser beams to cut materials, ideal for precise cutting of thin materials, particularly for intricate designs. | Moderate precision (0.1mm) | Metals (stainless steel, aluminum), plastics, wood | Very fast | Clean cut edges |
CNC EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) | Uses electrical discharges to remove metal, ideal for intricate internal cavities and complex shapes, especially for hard materials. | High precision (up to 0.001mm) | Metals (particularly hard metals) | Slow | Good surface quality, may require post-processing |
CNC Multi-Axis Machining | Utilizes multi-axis CNC machines to perform cutting from multiple directions simultaneously, suitable for complex, multi-faceted parts. | Ultra-high precision (up to 0.001mm) | Metals, plastics, composites | Moderate speed | Smooth surface, complex part machining |