Machining Defined
Machining is a process where material is removed from a larger piece of material to create a specific shape, similar to the art of carving or whittling. Machining is a very versatile manufacturing process that can handle quite the variety of materials. Utilizing CNC machine tools to make highly detailed cuts in non-metallic and metallic pieces used in a variety of industries including Oil, Aerospace, Automotive and Defense applications. CNC technology allows for efficient and precise fabrication of parts whether they are simple or more complex.Â
This is followed by a trial run, which is important for every product run, to ensure that the machine settings are all optimized for the most precise and exact results.
Machinery and Equipment for CNC machining
In lathe machines, pieces are cut in a circular direction with indexable tools. The cuts are employed at a very high velocity with extreme accuracy and precision, an element that manual machining is not capable of reaching.Â
Milling is a machining process that uses programmed rotating cutting tools to remove material from a stationary piece of material. As opposed to CNC turning, the material remains stationary, while the cutting tool moves around while cutting the material. At Toledo Metal Spinning, we have a horizontal mill. One advantage of milling is the versatility of materials it can handle. This includes but is not limited to steel, aluminum., brass, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, hardened steel, D2 steel, and even wood.
Mills are efficient, yet accurate. In fact, some designs produced on mills are not possible to produce on manual lathes, due to their complexity. Lathes are also comprised of two axes, X and Z, while mills are made up of three axes, X, Y, and Z and some mills may be able to be programmed beyond these three axes. Mills are more versatile than lathes, and are equipped to run on programs made up of number and letter-based prompts to guide specific pieces and tools across various distances.Â
Deep Draw Metal Stamping for Strength and Efficiency The deep drawing sheet metal forming process is a cold-forming metal fabrication process that is conducted in a room-temperature environment. A metal blank is stretched around a die cavity, eventually conforming to the shape of the plug, shape of the die, and the depth of the draw.
What is the Trimming Process and How is it Performed? Trimming is a process used to remove excess material to achieve a desired shape, size, and finish, while removing burrs and smooths out sharp edges. To trim a part, it is put on a lathe and processed by a highly skilled metal spinner, or a
The Metal Finishing and Polishing Process The polishing process is a secondary metal fabrication process that is done to create a smooth and shiny surface by utilizing abrasives or chemical treatment, and can be done by hand or robotic automation. The purpose of adding a finish or polish is to improve the appearance by creating
Metal Fabrication: What is the Beading and Edge Rolling Process? Beading and edge rolling are the metal forming processes of adding a radius, raised edge, or indented ridge along the edge of a piece. This process is done to increase stability and durability of the part, and can also increase its functionality by allowing for
Secondary Metal Fabrication Processes At TMS, our secondary metal forming processes consist of: Beading and Edge Rolling Trimming Welding Metal Finishing and Polishing Each process can be done manually or automated, depending on the part. Beading and Edge Rolling Beading is very similar to edge rolling. During the beading process, a radius is added to
The Benefits of One-piece Constructions At Toledo Metal Spnning Company, we have been forming metals since 1929. With nearly a century of experience, we have mastered a wide range of processes including laser cutting, metal spinning, deep drawing, machining, rolling and seam welding, to build strong and durable high-performance parts. But what truly sets us
Laser Cutting 101 What is laser cutting and how does it work? The laser beam is a heat source which can melt metals rather quickly. When the concentrated beam comes into contact with the material, in this case, metal, the beam’s energy is absorbed into the metal, causing it to melt. However, the laser beam
Laser cutting produces efficient, precise cuts with smooth, uniform edges in both small and large runs on materials up to 1 in. thick. It’s no surprise that the process has become extremely popular, and manufacturers and fabricators now rely on laser cutting more than ever. Laser Cutting Basics A laser is a source of intense
