CNC machining – what it is and what are its advantages

Machining is one of the most widely used methods for shaping various materials, primarily metals, aluminum or steel. Until recently, hand-controlled machines were used for this purpose, but now modern, computer-controlled CNC machine tools are used.

You can count on such services at GOMET, various machining methods yielding top quality parts used in many industries.

What does CNC machining consist of?

CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machining, is an increasingly widely used method by which it is possible to obtain complex shaped parts machined with digitally controlled machines.

The very principle of their operation has not changed compared to their manually operated counterparts. Appropriately selected tools, which vary depending on the type of CNC device, remove successive layers of material until the element is shaped in accordance with the prepared design.

Of course, CNC machine tools are not 100% maintenance-free, our qualified employees are responsible for setting the parameters of their work and supervising its proper operation.

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What CNC machining methods do we use at GOMET?

The term CNC machining refers to several of the most common types of machining, and using the services we have for you, you can count on the following machining methods:

CNC milling

The process of machining a semi-finished product using a CNC milling machine, a computer-controlled machine equipped with various milling tools, special blades called cutters. These are used to precisely remove excess material until the semi-finished product reaches the desired shape.

The workpiece remains stationary, while a special head with cutting blades rotates around it, making it possible to cut out even the most complicated parts.

CNC turning

CNC lathes, similar in design to traditional models, but fully digitally controlled, are another machining technology used. The semi-finished product, mounted in the jaws of the machine, is rotated around its axis and moved.

At the same time, stationary cutting blades, called lathe knives, cut off successive layers of metal, for example, allowing to obtain spherical, oval or cylindrical shapes.

Other CNC machining methods used

Accurate, design-compliant shaping of a given material very often requires the use of still other types of machining, and at GOMET we use:

cutting, the precise separation of a piece of material using a properly selected cutting tool, such as a saw;

Drilling, as the name suggests, the creation of holes in the workpiece using different thicknesses of drill bits;

Grinding, smoothing a given object until its surface is perfectly smooth, for which we use precision grinding tools;

bending, which involves changing the curvature of the material in such a way as to cause no loss of material.

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Where does CNC machining find application?

All the parts we manufacture by CNC machining, such as LPG refueling couplings, gas accessories for campers, strip nozzles or reductions, are used in many industries:

construction;

Energy;

medical;

automotive;

The possibility of machining different types of metal, aluminum, copper, steel, or titanium, as well as other materials;

Production of machinery and other equipment;

arms sector.

We can safely venture to say that the introduction of CNC machines has completely transformed the manufacturing industry, causing a virtually complete shift away from traditional, laborious and lengthy manual processing.

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Which benefits of CNC machining are worth mentioning?

The use of this innovative technology, which is undoubtedly CNC machining, is appreciated by an increasing number of customers using the services that GOMET has for them in a wide selection. They have many advantages, among which the most frequently emphasized, also by experts in the field, are:

high precision, thanks to computer-controlled machine tools, it is possible to achieve dimensional accuracy at the micrometer level that would be impossible to achieve with manual processing;

repeatability of the machining process, making it possible to produce many thousands of identical parts in a short period of time;

Automation of the process, modern CNC machine tools are largely automated, working with minimal human intervention, which reduces the risk of errors and increases the safety of those operating the machine;

Savings in production costs due to, among other things, lower material losses during processing;

Precise surface finish of workpieces that are suitable for use immediately after leaving the production line and there is no need to make manual corrections;

Material versatility, CNC machine tools can be used to machine metals, various types of wood, or plastics;

production flexibility, the use of these highly functional devices is cost-effective for both unique unit and mass production and prototyping.

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It is also worth mentioning that many types of CNC machines can be considered versatile, with appropriate modifications they are suitable for various types of machining, milling, turning, or grinding.

If you want to take advantage of our CNC machining services, then you should contact us. Our consultants are available at the phone numbers listed on the website and will be happy to assist you in any way they can.

You can also send us an email or fill out the contact form, also on this site, and wait for a response. We always respond to all attempts to contact us, we will call you back and you will be able to arrange all the details of the service you are interested in.