How to Design for CNC Milling
A computer numerically controlled (CNC), milling machine is used to transform blocks of raw stock into finished parts by cutting away material. There are generally 3 axes to a milling machine: X: Left to Right . Y: Forwards and Backwards. Z: Up and Down. These three axes of motions let the spindle, which spins a cutter at high speed, carve away material and leave behind nearly any shape ...