Understanding Precision CNC Machining
Computerized Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines are devices that use computer programming to precisely fabricate parts. CNC machining works the opposite of how 3D printers work. While a 3D printer adds material to create a part, a CNC machine removes material from a solid block until the part is what remains, in what is known as a reductive process. With modern CNC machine services, a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program is used to generate a model of the component to be built. This model is then sent to the CNC machine, which then takes a block of material such as aluminum and creates the component in the model.
There are different types of CNC machines for different applications, including drilling machines, which spin a bit against a stationary block, lathes, which spin the block of material and use a stationary cutter, and CNC cutting machines, which can move around the material block on different axes to cut exactly where needed.
CNC machines are accurate down to thousandths of an inch, and order of magnitude more precise than is physically possible for human craftsmen or other forms of
CNC machining is extremely precise, allowing parts to be made to very close tolerances. Parts can be made very quickly; changes in design are easily resent to the machine. This makes CNC machine services great for prototyping and preproduction work. Once a product is ready for mass production, CNC machining is able to precisely reproduce the design infinitely, allowing projects to move to a large scale without sacrificing the quality of the part.
CNC machine servicing is a versatile manufacturing process that can not only help fabricate new products but can also be used in repairing equipment and recreating parts that otherwise may no longer be available.
Hamilton Machine Company is your Nashville area expert in CNC machining. We have the space for big projects and the commitment for smaller jobs. Whether you are just beginning your product prototyping or need extensive repairs on equipment, we can help.
CNC machine servicing is one of the many capabilities of Hamilton Machine Company. We also do welding, hydraulics, and truck repair. Hamilton has on-site services capable of coming to you for job site repairs and fabrication work, with emergency maintenance service available 24/7. Learn more about CNC machining and all the other services we offer to keep your production running smoothly.