Any of you guys have worked with a cnc mill?

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A CNC mill is a versatile tool used for machining parts directly from CAD models, offering significant advantages over traditional milling methods, such as the ability to produce identical repeat parts with minimal user intervention. Users can create complex shapes and designs with precision, as long as they can be represented in CAD. Additionally, there are software programs available that can convert hand drawings or existing parts into CAD drawings, enhancing the design process. CNC mills are capable of producing a wide range of items, including engine blocks and various containers.

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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?

thanks
 
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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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