Milling

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Process

Milling is a subtractive process that can be used to create intricate shapes and cuts. A rotating multi-toothed bit can either be moved around a stationary object or the object can be moved to make cuts on a stationary cutter.

Kind of material/size/shape/precision

Usually, milling is used for metal and possibly some other materials. The surface being cut can be flat, curved or angular.

Relevance of the process to a design

Relative cost

References

Milling[1]

Milling Machine[2]