The combination of milling and 3D printing

3D printing and milling accomplish the same task: create parts with base materials-unless they work in exactly the opposite way. Although you may understand the basic concepts of both, it turns out that combining the two is very beneficial for both parties.

In a more traditional sense, 3D printing and milling work together at different stages of the prototyping process. Additive manufacturing can be used to iterate the design, and once the desired design is found, CNC milling can beused to complete the final part. These aspects of industry consolidation are to be expected. After all, 3D printing brings significant capabilities to create physical parts without the cost and time required by CNC. Without a doubt industry convergence is where engineering becomes more interesting.

There are some differences between single-use CNCs and 3D printers. The latter requires high working speeds, which can be improved by making the entire building lighter, for example by using 3D printed parts. CNC milling machines,on the other hand, require high torque resistance and more durable parts that do not bend during work. Like all CNC machines, multi-tool 3D printers are limited by their working space, maximum milling depth and maximum working speed. Once these factors are considered, it is possible to apply CNC and 3Dprinting to complex projects and combine these technologies with laser cuttingand engraving.

Many users worry that CNC and 3D printing on one computer may affect their performance when they decide to switch back to 3D printing. These concerns are absolutely justified, as high torque tends to loosen the belt drive, while messy shavings and wood chips are everywhere, and can even damage electronic equipment. We found a solution to all these problems.

First, we provide users or users with interchangeable tables for CNC and 3D printing. They all offer different types of surfaces-harder when milling, and heated glass surfaces when printing. These switches can be easily switched with the help of a magnetic latch. During work, you can pause the process at anytime, open the lid and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the interior. We also package all electronic equipment under the workbench, thus avoiding CNC waste.The CNC and 3D printed cover can also take extra safety measures on the Y-axis motor and the strip bearings on the front and back sides of the bottom of the machine.