CNC Machining

What is Machining ?

Machining refers to a collection of techniques used in the manufacture of mechanical parts. These techniques serve the purpose of crafting precise components by removing material from a workpiece, typically accomplished with the aid of machine tools. The end result is a specific piece known for its high level of precision.

Within the realm of machining, all the manufacturing steps for mechanical parts are consolidated under this term, and Luxmeca is deeply involved in these processes. Machining encompasses a wide array of techniques, some computer-assisted and others manual. The core principle of machining revolves around shaping raw materials into the desired form by subtracting material using machine tools. This involves a combination of two movements: the cutting speed and the feed movement.

Machining plays a crucial role as one of the phases in the production of a part. It relies on detailed plans specifying dimensions and the functions of every surface of the part in question. These functions define tolerances, final dimensions, and surface roughness requirements. The specific shapes of the surfaces to be machined, whether flat or rounded, are determined by the customer and end user. Milling and turning represent the primary machining techniques, often carried out with the aid of numerous CNC machines.

Machining offers a broad spectrum of material removal manufacturing techniques, including milling and turning, which can be applied to almost any type of material.

Machining Techniques and Applications

The different machining processes

There are many different machining processes. Each technique has its own particularities and different final renderings. The main processes are milling and turning.