Milling Processes & Special Operations
Core Milling Operations
Face Milling: Large surface area finishing, squaring operations
Peripheral Milling: Slotting, profiling, contour machining
Pocket Milling: Shallow and deep pocketing, cavity creation
Contour Milling: 2D and 3D surface profiling
Drilling/Tapping: Precision hole making, thread creation
Boring: High-precision hole sizing and finishing
Thread Milling: Internal and external thread creation
Advanced Machining Techniques
| Technique |
Description |
Applications |
Benefits |
| High-Speed Machining |
High spindle speeds with reduced chip loads |
Aluminum, graphite, plastics |
Reduced cycle times, improved surface finish |
| Hard Milling |
Machining materials >45 HRC directly |
Tool steels, hardened steels |
Eliminates EDM, better surface integrity |
| Trochoidal Milling |
Constant engagement circular tool paths |
Deep slots, difficult materials |
Reduced tool wear, higher material removal |
| Micro-Milling |
Small tools (<1mm diameter) |
Medical devices, micro-optics, electronics |
Precision small features, fine details |
| 5-Axis Simultaneous |
Continuous tool orientation control |
Turbine blades, impellers, complex geometries |
Single setup completion, complex contours |
Tooling & Cutting Technology
Tool Materials: Carbide (various grades), CBN, PCD, diamond-coated, HSS
Tool Holding Systems: HSK, BT, CAT with hydraulic, thermal, or mechanical clamping
Cutting Tool Types: End mills (flat, ball, corner radius), face mills, slot cutters, drills, taps
Coolant Systems: High-pressure through-spindle (70-200 bar), minimum quantity lubrication, cryogenic options
Tool Management: Presetters, in-machine probing, automatic tool changers (30-200+ tools)
Target Industries & Applications
Aerospace & Defense
Components: Structural frames, brackets, housings, turbine components, fittings
Materials: Aluminum (2024, 7075), titanium, Inconel, high-strength steels
Standards: AS9100, NADCAP (machining), MIL specifications, customer-specific
Critical Requirements: Fatigue resistance, weight optimization, documentation, traceability
Medical & Life Sciences
Components: Surgical instruments, implantable devices, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics
Materials: 316L stainless, titanium (Grade 5, 23), PEEK, cobalt-chrome
Requirements: Biocompatibility, cleanroom manufacturing, sterilization compatibility
Regulations: FDA compliance, ISO 13485, USP Class VI testing where applicable
Automotive & Motorsports
Components: Engine parts, transmission housings, suspension components, brackets
Materials: Aluminum, various steels, brass, magnesium (racing)
Production Volumes: Prototype to high-volume (10,000+ parts)
Special Capabilities: JIT delivery, kanban systems, production line support
Electronics & Semiconductor
Components: Enclosures, heat sinks, wafer handling, test fixtures, connector bodies
Materials: Aluminum, copper, engineering plastics, composites
Precision Requirements: Often ±0.005mm or better, micron-level flatness
Cleanliness: ESD-safe materials, particulate control, specialized cleaning
Industrial Machinery & Automation
Components: Machine frames, brackets, guides, robotic components, fixture
Materials: Carbon steel, aluminum, stainless, cast iron
Requirements: Wear resistance, dimensional stability, rigidity
Capabilities: Large part machining, weldment preparation, assembly interfaces