3D milling services

 

Top Seiko offers 3D CNC milling service for ultra-hard materials.
There have been more needs for 3D milling service for ultra-hard materials than ever before. 

3D milling, or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling, is crucial for working with high-performance materials like advanced ceramics, refractory metals, and crystals for several reasons:

1. Precision and Accuracy: High-performance materials often require tight tolerances and precision. 3D milling allows for accurate and repeatable machining, ensuring the final product meets specifications.

2. Complex Geometries: Advanced materials may be used in applications that demand intricate shapes. 3D milling enables the fabrication of complex geometries that would be challenging with traditional methods.

3. Reduced Waste: 3D milling minimizes waste, optimizing the use of expensive materials and reducing both costs and environmental impact.

4. Surface Finish: High-performance materials often require specific surface finishes. 3D milling provides the capability to achieve fine surface finishes, crucial in applications like medical implants.

5. Tool Selection and Adaptability: 3D milling machines offer versatility in tool selection, essential when dealing with materials that vary significantly in hardness and composition.

6. Cost-Effective Prototyping: 3D milling is valuable for quick and precise prototyping, saving time and resources in the development phase.

7. Automated and Efficient Production: CNC machines operate in an automated manner, reducing labor costs and improving consistency in manufacturing.

8. Temperature Control: CNC machines can be programmed to control cutting speeds and feeds, minimizing heat generation and reducing the risk of thermal damage to sensitive materials.

3D milling is essential for high-performance materials due to its precision, ability to accommodate complex geometries, waste reduction, surface finish capabilities, adaptability, cost-effective prototyping, and efficiency in automated production processes.

You can observe below an example of 3D milling on ceramic and metallic materials : 

3D parts machined on a CNC machining center (Molybdenum wine glass on the left and alumina on the right)

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