What is manual milling machines?

Manual milling machines are machine tools used to shape solid materials. They rely on the operator's skill to control the movement of the workpiece and cutting tool (milling cutter) to create the desired shape. The operator uses handwheels to precisely control the position of the workpiece relative to the rotating cutter along multiple axes (typically X, Y, and Z). They are commonly used for prototyping, one-off parts, and small production runs where the cost or complexity of CNC programming is not justified. Manual milling requires considerable skill and experience to achieve accurate and consistent results.