​Milling is a cutting process that uses a milling cutter to remove material from the surface of a work piece. Milling is performed with a milling cutter in various forms, held in a collett or similar which, in turn, is held in the spindle of a milling machine.

​With many 3D milling applications demanding both shorter cycle times and smoother surface finishes. These four strategies about milling will let you rough dramatically faster and achieve astonishingly fine surface finishes.

For machine shop operators considering milling machines, one of the most basic questions they have to answer relates to configuration: vertical or horizontal mill? The answer depends on the nature of the business—in particular the type and volume of work being done in the shop—but also cost, capabilities of the workforce, and the facility itself. All these factors contribute to making an informed decision.