milling machines Insights

What is milling machines?

Milling machines are machine tools used to shape solid materials. They remove material by using rotating cutting tools called milling cutters. Milling is a versatile process that can be used to create a wide variety of shapes and features, such as slots, pockets, contours, and complex 3D shapes. They are commonly used in manufacturing, machining, and prototyping.

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What other technologies are related to milling machines?

milling machines Competitor Technologies

lathes

Lathes are a competing technology as they also remove material to create parts, although through a different process (rotating the workpiece).

mentioned alongside milling machines in 24% (2.8k) of relevant job posts

shapers

Shapers, while less common now, are a competing technology that remove material to create shapes and features on a workpiece.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 54% (280) of relevant job posts

boring machines

Boring machines enlarge existing holes with high precision, which can also be done on milling machines.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 69% (182) of relevant job posts

Automatic Lathes

Automatic lathes perform similar operations to milling machines, automatically removing material to create parts, although through a turning process.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 81% (101) of relevant job posts

vertical and horizontal lathes

Lathes are a competing technology as they also remove material to create parts.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 92% (59) of relevant job posts

engine lathes

Engine lathes are a competing technology as they also remove material to create parts.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 34% (158) of relevant job posts

broaching machines

Broaching machines are used to create specific shapes and features, which could also be created using milling.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 73% (61) of relevant job posts

manual lathes

Manual lathes perform similar operations to milling machines, removing material to create parts, although through a turning process.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 13% (138) of relevant job posts

milling machines Complementary Technologies

grinders

Grinders are used for finishing operations to achieve very tight tolerances and surface finishes, often after milling.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 16% (1.3k) of relevant job posts

drill presses

Drill presses are used to create holes, which are a common feature created by milling machines. Milling machines can also create holes, but a drill press may be more efficient for high-volume drilling.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 23% (787) of relevant job posts

surface grinders

Surface grinders are used to create flat surfaces with high precision and surface finish, often after milling.

mentioned alongside milling machines in 24% (412) of relevant job posts