CNC Milling or Manual Milling, What Are The Benefits?

Whether you are considering starting a machining business or looking to have components for your next project produced Different fields in the manufacturing industry rely heavily on machining.

Even though CNC milling has eclipsed manual milling with better technology and broader applications, manual machining still holds an important place in the world of machining. Below will look at the benefits between CNC and manual milling.

Benefits of CNC Milling

CNC milling has a wide range of benefits for both your business and the customers you service. Everything from the design process to the components you produce CNC milling is more advanced than manual milling.

• Precision

CNC machines rely on autonomous machining which will eliminate human error. When the design and measurements are entered into the system the CNC machine is so precise that it can reproduce a set of components consistently and accurately.

• High production

If you have a customer looking for a company that can deliver high production, then using CNC milling is going to be the only option. They will be able to turn over many parts in a short space of time which is a huge benefit to a business just starting out.

• Reduced labour

CNC milling will reduce your labour costs, while the machines do require some level of human interaction the bulk of the work is done autonomously.

• Uniform products

One of the greatest benefits of CNC milling machines is they can produce the same product repeatedly. With CNC milling, the dimensions are similar in all components down to the tiniest measurements - which is done consistently time and time again. 

Benefits of Manual Milling

While CNC milling is the preferred method for precision engineering there are some instances when manual milling is more suited. Below are a few of those benefits and advantages.

• Lower capital

Manual milling machines do not cost anywhere near as much as their advanced counterparts. They don’t require the space or have the need for technical components and can slot into the working environment very well.

• No programming

CNC milling requires a lot of programming to get the machines to work properly. With manual milling, you don’t need to worry about any programming and the task is done through the experience, skill, and knowledge of the machinist which can result in shorter turnaround times.

• Back-up

Manual milling can be used in conjunction with CNC milling as a backup. While the automated process of CNC milling can handle large products, the manual milling can be used to complete smaller jobs.

If you have any questions about how we can help your business using precision engineering, get in touch with one of the friendly Standish Engineering team here.