Machine knowledge

Automatic Milling Machines provide fast and accurate work

An automatic milling machine is any machine generally used for cutting larger scales of material (usually wood or metal) with extreme precision. Automatic milling machines are normally classified by their orientation either horizontal or vertical. Rather than a drill press which remains static the milling machine also moves the object being cut and the blade cuts on both the tip and the sides. Additionally milling machines are normally accompanied by some sort of cutting fluid to facilitate clean cuts and precision in the milling process.

There are now many different varieties of automatic milling machines largely differentiated by the construction of their spindles. Ranging from the basic box mill a small countertop model largely used by hobbyists to the jig borer (accurate within .0001) to the large industrial C-frame mill you can find the right milling machine for your business needs. These machines can be refitted with fresh blades in the event that the used machine you buy has a dull blade.

While milling machines were originally controlled manually the majority of current automatic milling machines are controlled through a computer system called the Computer Numerical Control or CNC. The CNC System ensures uniformity throughout the end product as well as lowering the time needed for each piece of output. In recent years the popularity of CNC machines has led to a drop in price. These days Computer Numerical Control machines are widely available for various functions.