Any of you guys have worked with a cnc mill?

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A CNC mill is primarily used for machining parts directly from CAD models, offering precision and the ability to produce identical parts with minimal user intervention. It provides significant flexibility, allowing users to create complex shapes easily. Users can also convert hand drawings or existing parts into CAD designs for machining. The discussion touches on the potential for CNC mills to create various items, including engine blocks and canisters. Overall, CNC milling is a versatile tool in manufacturing and design.
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undefinedi was just wonerin if any of you guys have worked with a cnc mill? And also what is it used for?

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A CNC mill is typically used for the same processes that a 'normal' mill is used for. Its advantages lie in being able to create a part directly from a CAD model, and producing identical repeat parts with minimal user interference.
 
I have a fair amount of experience in designing parts to be machined on a CNC milling machine. A CNC mill gives you an incredible amount of flexibility. It allows you to cut irregular shapes at the press of a button so to speak. Most of the time if you can draw it in CAD you can cut the part. There are also programs that will scan in a hand drawing or existing part and create a CAD drawing. Imagine the rest...
 
is it possible to make like say engine blocks? or bottles? stuff like that canisters?
 
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