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CNC Milling Services

CNC milling services deliver intricately crafted components with exceptional precision and consistency, ideal for prototyping, bespoke creations, and large-scale manufacturing projects.

  • 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling services, ensuring versatility to suit diverse needs.
  • Benefit from our rapid turnaround times, with parts ready for shipment in as little as 3 days. Whether you require metal or plastic machining, our capabilities cover both materials seamlessly.
  • Achieve tolerances as precise as +0.01mm, guaranteeing unparalleled accuracy for your projects.
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Order High-Quality CNC Milling Parts with ARapidPrototype

Whether you’re looking for 3 axis or 5 axis CNC Milled parts, you can trust that we’ll connect you with the right manufacturer for the job. Our partners’ expertise – combined with the power of our data-driven software and the 160+ machines on our network – will ensure your parts are affordably quoted, quickly delivered and made right the first time, every time.
 
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ARapidPrototype CNC Milling Services

ARapidPrototype rapid prototyping offers 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling services to create complex geometric shapes with high accuracy. Our machining team can help customers control their CNC milling projects.

Plus, benefit from comprehensive services including first article inspection (FAI) reporting, material certifications, and a wide array of finishing options such as anodizing and chromate plating, ensuring every detail meets your exact specifications.

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3 Axis CNC Milling

3-axis CNC milling process, where precision meets efficiency. With movement capabilities across the X, Y, and Z axes, this technique specializes in surface milling, making it perfect for crafting two-dimensional and uncomplicated three-dimensional components.

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4 Axis CNC Milling

Our 4-axis milling machines offer advanced capabilities, featuring rotation around a fixed axis (known as the A-axis) in conjunction with movement along the X, Y, and Z axes. This versatile process is ideal for machining intricate three-dimensional parts with precision and efficiency. our 4-axis milling services for crafting complex components tailored to your specifications

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5 Axis CNC Milling

 cutting-edge 5-axis CNC milling machine offers unparalleled flexibility, with movement along the X, Y, and Z axes coupled with rotation around two additional axes of rotation (A and B). This technology enables the production of intricate and complex shapes with exceptional precision, making it ideal for manufacturing high-precision components and parts. Discover how our 5-axis milling services can bring your most challenging designs to life

Benefits of CNC Milling

  1. CNC milling offers extensive material compatibility, allowing for the fabrication of custom parts from a diverse range of engineering plastics and metals.
  2. Milled parts exhibit superior dimensional stability, repeatability, and precision, complemented by excellent electrical conductivity.
  3. With CNC milling, parts undergo streamlined production processes post-setup, with 5-axis capabilities enabling simultaneous machining on multiple surfaces.
  4. 4.Renowned for its versatility, CNC milling stands as the epitome of adaptability and flexibility in part fabrication.
  5. CNC milling services excel in machining parts with intricate shapes and strict tolerance requirements, including molds and housing components.
  6. Featuring high automation levels and uninterrupted 24/7 operation, CNC milling machines enhance production efficiency, facilitating the automation of production management processes.

What Is CNC Milling?

CNC milling stands as a cutting-edge manufacturing method driven by computer-controlled machines, expertly carving away material from a workpiece. Employing a rotating cutting tool, this process meticulously shapes solid blocks of material to exact specifications.
Our CNC milling machines boast remarkable precision, effortlessly crafting intricate shapes with utmost accuracy. Moreover, their programmable nature enables seamless replication of multiple identical parts, rendering CNC milling a highly cost-effective solution for streamlined production processes
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Our CNC Milling Capabilities

Advanced CNC Milling Technology: We utlize advanced 5-axis and 3-axis CNC machining centers to precisely manufacture plastic and metal components. Our equipment processes over 1,000 parts per day, ensuring eficient production and high quality standards.
Comprehensive service Offering: From rapid prototyping to large-scale production, our teams handle over 100 projects annually, catering to various industries and complex design requirements.
Diverse surface finish Options: We offer more than 20 different surface finish options, ensuring each part meets specific customer requirements and design specifications，including anodizing, paint, mirror polish, sandblast, pvd…etc.

3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis For CNC Milling Services

3-Axis CNC Parts: Typically used for simpler geometries and flat or prismatic shapes where machining operations are primarily in three orthogonal axes (X, Y, Z).
4-Axis CNC Parts: Introduces additional rotary axis (typically A-axis or B-axis) to enable machining of more complex shapes and contours.
5-Axis CNC Parts: Offers simultaneous movement across five axes (X, Y, Z, plus two rotary axes), allowing for intricate and highly detailed machining operations. This table highlights the diversity in parts that can be manufactured using 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining, catering to a wide range of industries and applications.
3 Axis, 4 Axis, 5 Axis For CNC Milling Services
Type of PartExamplesApplications
3-Axis CNC Parts
Complex ShapesMachine bases, bracketsGeneral machining tasks, structural components
EnclosuresEquipment housings, electrical enclosuresElectronics, industrial machinery
Mechanical ComponentsShafts, plates, bracketsAutomotive, industrial equipment
Mold CavitiesSimple molds, basic 3D shapesPrototype molds, basic production molds
Flat SurfacesPanels, covers, structural supportsAutomotive, aerospace, construction
4-Axis CNC Parts
Complex ContoursTurbine blades, impellersAerospace, automotive, marine
Sculpted SurfacesCar body panels, artistic sculpturesAutomotive design, artistic applications
Aerospace ComponentsWing ribs, engine componentsAircraft manufacturing, space exploration
Medical ImplantsOrthopedic implants, dental prostheticsHealthcare, precision medical device manufacturing
5-Axis CNC Parts
Turbomachinery PartsPropellers, turbine bladesAerospace, marine propulsion
Aerospace StructuresAircraft wings, fuselage componentsAerospace industry
Automotive PrototypesConcept car models, racing componentsAutomotive design and development
Complex MoldsInjection molds, complex geometriesHigh-precision manufacturing molds
Artistic SculpturesStatues, detailed artworkFine art, architectural features

Advantages of ARapidPrototype CNC Milling

Speed

ARapidPrototype offers a quick turnaround time for CNC machined parts, with some parts able to be produced in as little as one day.

Quality

With multiple quality checks throughout the production process to ensure the final product meets your specifications.

Materials

ARapidPrototype offers a wide variety of materials to choose from, including metals, plastics, and composites, to suit different applications and industries.

Prototyping

ARapidPrototype offers prototyping services, allowing you to test and refine your design before moving to full-scale production.

 

ARapidPrototype CNC Milling Parts

Explore our vast collection showcasing meticulously crafted prototypes and parts, generously shared by our esteemed clientele.

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Available Materials for CNC Milling Services

Metal Materials

Aluminum Stainless steel Mild, Alloy & Tool steel Other Common Metals
505 201 Mild steel 1008 Brass 260
5083 303 Mild steel 1018 Brass 2680
6061 304 Mild steel 1020 Brass 360
6061-T6 316 Mild steel 1025 Brass 385
6061-T651 316L Mild steel 1045（#45） Brass H59
6063 401 Alloy steel 1215 Brass H62
6082 410 Alloy steel 4041 Bronze
ADC12 (A380) 416 40Cr steel Copper 101
416L Alloy steel 4130 Copper 110
420 Alloy steel 4137 Titanium TC2
430 Alloy steel 4140 Titanium TC4
440C Alloy steel 4040 Titanium TC5
Tool Steel A2
Tool Steel A3
Tool Steel D2 (Mould steel)

 

Plastic Materials

Commom Plastic Reinforced Plastic
ABS Garolite G-10
Polypropylene Polypropylene (PP) 30%GF
Nylon 6 Nylon 30%GF
Delrin (POM-H) FR-4
Acetal (POM-C) PMMA (Acrylic)
PVC
HDPE
UHMWPE
Polycarbonate
PET
PTFE (Teflon)

 

Tolerance for CNC Milling Services

Limits for nominal size Metals (ISO 2768- f) Plastics (ISO 2768- m)
0.5mm* to 3mm ±0.05mm ±0.1mm
Over 3mm to 6mm ±0.05mm ±0.1mm
Over 6mm to 30mm ±0.1mm ±0.2mm
Over 30mm to 120mm ±0.15mm ±0.3mm
Over 120mm to 400mm ±0.2mm ±0.5mm
Over 400mm to 1000mm ±0.4mm ±0.8mm
Over 1000mm to 2000mm ±0.5mm ±1.2mm

 

Utilizations of CNC Milled Components

CNC milling is employed across diverse applications to fabricate a broad spectrum of parts and products. Common applications include:

  • Healthcare: CNC milling is pivotal in producing intricate components for medical applications, including orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.
  • Electronics: Various electronic parts, such as hardware, housings, panels, and engraved components, are crafted using CNC milling technology.
  • Defense: CNC milling, employing advanced 3-axis and 5-axis machines, manufactures bespoke parts for military aircraft, vehicles, weapons, and submarines.
  • Automotive: CNC milling is essential for fabricating custom automotive parts like gearboxes, turbochargers, and interior panels.
  • Aerospace: CNC milling services are indispensable in aerospace engineering, creating components for aircraft engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, landing gear, and electrical connectors.
  • Food Processing: CNC milling technology designs components for food processing machinery, including blenders, grinders, crushers, and cleaning devices.
  • Tooling Industry: Precision parts like fasteners, fittings, shafts, and hydraulic and mechanical components are crafted using CNC milling techniques in the tooling industry.
 

 

The ARapidPrototype Pocess

Step 1

Upload Your Design

It takes just seconds to upload your design files to the quote form. We benchmark a minimum of 3 quotes from trusted partners and deliver you the best price within one business day.

Step 2

Manufacture
 
Once the best quote for price, quality and speed is selected, our trusted partners will get to work creating you the highest quality of mechanical parts – and your parts will be manufactured in days!

Step 3

Quality Assurance
 
Our expert team of engineers carry out two stages of rigorous Quality Control to ensure thorough inspections of your parts and ensure they are right the first time.

Step 4

Delivery
 
Utilising our proprietary software and our on-site teams, we ensure on-time delivery and communicate project status at every stage from order through to delivery.

 

CNC Milling FAQs

CNC Milling is a subtractive manufacturing process that uses computerized controls and cutting tools to remove sections of material from a stock piece (known as the workpiece) to produce a custom-designed part or product.

CNC Milling offers several benefits, including rapid turnaround, high accuracy, unmatched scalability, a variety of finishing processes, and the ability to work with a wide range of materials. It’s suitable for producing both serial parts and prototypes.

CNC Milling is versatile in terms of the materials it can work with. Over 100+ metal and plastic materials can be used, including aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, magnesium, steel alloy, titanium alloy, and various plastics.

CNC Milling is widely applicable across various industries, including aerospace, energy, electronics, automotive, healthcare, and more. It’s used for creating parts like engines, bushings, exhaust components, bearings, wall panels, and even intricate medical devices.

  • The turnaround time is impressively quick, with the possibility of receiving parts in as little as 5 days, depending on the complexity and volume of the order.

CNC Milling is known for its high accuracy. The standard CNC tolerance is +/- 0.127mm, and with precision machining, it can go down to +/- 0.005mm.

There are various finishing processes available, including anodising, polishing, plating, heat treatment, powder coating, and more, ensuring a high-quality finish for the CNC Milled parts.

CNC Milling plays a crucial role in modern manufacturing due to its precision, efficiency, and versatility. It’s essential for producing complex parts with high accuracy and is widely used in critical industries like aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.

 

 

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