{"id":19791,"date":"2021-03-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=19791"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:01:35","slug":"machining-fundamentals-introduction-to-milling-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/machining-fundamentals-introduction-to-milling-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Machining Fundamentals: Introduction to Milling Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re excited to kick off our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlIgb8kWsg3L5OA2I9JxI1gc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Machining Fundamentals<\/a> series, created to help you brush up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/computer-aided-manufacturing-beginners\/\">CAM<\/a> knowledge, whether you work in a machine shop or are just getting started. Each episode is hosted by one of our in-house machinists and will provide a detailed overview of a tool\/process. First up is an introduction to milling machines, where you\u2019ll learn the basics of when and how to use a milling machine in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/campaigns\/fusion-360\/advanced-manufacturing-departments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fusion<\/a> workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Machining Fundamentals: Introduction to Mills\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9-I-_O0fbn4?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlIgb8kWsg3L5OA2I9JxI1gc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Milling machines are comprised of a spindle that holds a cutting tool and Workholding that holds the components. The spindle rotates and cuts the paths, while the Workholding holds the part. Our setup in this video features a large vise, but you can also have smaller vises that hold your part. All you need to do is make sure that your Workholding is suitable for the part. You can also have bespoke Workholding, or \u201csoft jaws.\u201d Soft jaws hold an individual part, and they are bespoke to their individual components. Working with a vise, however, is more universal and common in practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<?php\nfunction autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal() {\n    ob_start();\n    ?>\n    <style>\n        .cta-section-horizontal {\n            background: #ddd; \/* Much lighter grey background *\/\n            padding: 12px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n            color: #333; \/* Darker text color for better readability *\/\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            justify-content: space-between;\n            max-width: 650px; \/* Width adjusted for a more compact look *\/\n            margin: 20px auto;\n            position: relative;\n            flex-wrap: nowrap; \/* Prevent wrapping *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-section-horizontal img {\n            width: 60px; \/* Slightly larger logo *\/\n            height: auto; \/* Maintain aspect ratio *\/\n            margin-right: 12px; \/* Adjusted spacing *\/\n            background-color: #ddd; \/* Match the background color *\/\n            padding: 6px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n            border-radius: 8px; \/* Slightly rounding to match container *\/\n            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #ddd; \/* Blend with background *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-text {\n            flex: 1;\n            margin-right: 12px; \/* Adjusted spacing *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-title {\n            font-size: 18px; \/* Slightly larger title font size *\/\n            font-weight: bold; \/* Bold title *\/\n            color: #f9a825; \/* Orange color *\/\n            margin-bottom: 4px; \/* Reduced margin *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-info {\n            display: none; \/* Hide description *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-buttons {\n            display: flex;\n            gap: 8px; \/* Adjusted button spacing *\/\n            align-items: center;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button {\n            padding: 8px 12px; \/* Button padding *\/\n            font-size: 12px; \/* Smaller font size for buttons *\/\n            font-weight: bold;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            border-radius: 4px; \/* Slightly rounded corners *\/\n            border: 2px solid transparent;\n            cursor: pointer;\n            transition: all 0.3s ease;\n            display: inline-flex; \/* Use inline-flex to ensure proper alignment *\/\n            align-items: center; \/* Center align text vertically *\/\n            justify-content: center; \/* Center align text horizontally *\/\n            text-decoration: none !important; \/* Ensure no underlines with !important *\/\n            color: inherit; \/* Use the button's text color *\/\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.white-button {\n            background-color: #fff;\n            color: #333;\n            border: 2px solid #ddd;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.white-button:hover {\n            background-color: #333;\n            color: #fff;\n            border: 2px solid #f9a825;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.black-button {\n            background-color: #f9a825;\n            color: #fff;\n            border: 2px solid #f9a825;\n        }\n\n        .cta-button.black-button:hover {\n            background-color: #fff;\n            color: #f9a825;\n            border: 2px solid #fff;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-section-horizontal\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/autodesk-fusion-product-icon-400.png\" alt=\"Autodesk Fusion Logo\">\n        <div class=\"cta-text\">\n            <h1 class=\"cta-title\">Elevate your design and manufacturing processes with Autodesk Fusion<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cta-buttons\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/trial-intake-flow\" class=\"cta-button white-button\">Get a 30-Day Free Trial<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/extensions\" class=\"cta-button black-button\">See Plans and Pricing<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <?php\n    return ob_get_clean();\n}\nadd_shortcode('autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal', 'autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal');\n?>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to different milling tools for milling machines, there is a lot of ground to cover. Below is a list of key tools we go over in this video:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flat-end-mill\">Flat End Mill<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.54.45-AM-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"milling-machines-flat-end-mills\" class=\"wp-image-19803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.54.45-AM-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.54.45-AM-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.54.45-AM-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.54.45-AM-1536x1042.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.54.45-AM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First we take a look at our Flat End Mill. This mill features straight flutes that are along the length of the tool, as well as a flat tip. Flat tips are really good for what we call roughing operations where a lot of material is removed very quickly. They produce nice, straight lines on a part on solid walls of components. However, it&#8217;s pretty restricted to roughing lots of material or finishing very straight walls on components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"facing-cutter\">Facing Cutter<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.55.52-AM-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"milling-machines-facing-cutter\" class=\"wp-image-19808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.55.52-AM-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.55.52-AM-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.55.52-AM-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.55.52-AM-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.55.52-AM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Facing Cutter has individual tips that are screwed into its holder. The end mill we looked at before was just was solid tungsten carbide, whereas with this tool, the body of it is steel and its tips are tungsten carbide. The Facing Cutter produces a really high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/fusion-360-surfaces-machine-complex-geometries\/\">surface finish<\/a> on flat faces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ball-nose-cutter\">Ball Nose Cutter<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.56.34-AM-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"milling-machines-ball-nose-cutter\" class=\"wp-image-19813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.56.34-AM-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.56.34-AM-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.56.34-AM-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.56.34-AM-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.56.34-AM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make curved surfaces, you use something called a Ball Nose Cutter. Ball Nose Cutters look very similar to the End Mill we looked at first, but rather than having a flat tip to it, we have a complete radius that goes all the way over. Ball Nose Cutters are good at creating complex free-form surfaces where they will go across the surface and produce a really nice finish. These can be low to do that, though. So we only normally use these for the finishing operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of other tool types, including drills and reamers. We can also have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/probe-not-probe\/\">probes<\/a> fitted to machines that help set up our component and inspection. But let\u2019s move on to looking at our whole machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see in the video, the machine we\u2019re using started as a 3-axis machine with three linear axes\u2014the X-axis that goes left to right, the Y-axis that goes front to back, and then the Z-axis that goes up and down. Let&#8217;s take a look at how we have added additional axes and converted this 3-axis machine into a full 5-axis setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have bolted a trunnion to the original table of the machine. This allows us to add additional axes and make more complex, high-precision parts and reach different orientations. So I can move the A-axis, which is a rotary axis now. I could also move the C-axis, which is another rotary axis. So, now we have two additional axes bolted onto the table.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the addition of the trunnion, this machine is now a 5-axis machine. It\u2019s called a Table Table 5-axis because both rotary axes are on the table instead of on the machine&#8217;s head. If this head were to pivot and rotate, it would be called a Head Head machine. And as you might have guessed, you could also have a combination of a Head Table, where both the head and the table moves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve covered multiple different tools and multiple different axes\u2014all moving together in unison to create our components. So how do we actually make parts? Let\u2019s take a look at some toolpaths inside of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/campaigns\/fusion-360\/advanced-manufacturing-departments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fusion<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.40.23-AM-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.40.23-AM-1024x500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.40.23-AM-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.40.23-AM-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.40.23-AM-1536x750.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.40.23-AM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Within Fusion, we can see the path the tool will take, and the cutting motions are displayed in blue. From the main display, you can also look at further information, such as machining time, tool changes, and comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/10-2d-cnc-milling-toolpaths\/\">toolpath<\/a> analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.42.45-AM-1024x499.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.42.45-AM-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.42.45-AM-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.42.45-AM-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.42.45-AM-1536x749.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-25-at-11.42.45-AM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All the toolpaths are contained within the browser, and multiple setups can also be present within the same components. Having multiple setups allows you to machine both sides of a component. Once you have toolpaths created to machine the part, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/simulation-software-design-process\/\">simulate<\/a> the path they will take and look at the removal of the stock itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned: following this episode about milling machines, we\u2019ll be publishing Machining Fundamentals episodes weekly. Future topics include milling machine tools, lathes, post processors, toolpath types, NC code, work coordinate systems, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, download Fusion to start machining smarter today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/campaigns\/fusion-360\/advanced-manufacturing-departments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about how to maximize your machine with Fusion.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the basics of milling machines: what they are, how they work, and when\/how to use them to machine your next project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4610,"featured_media":19813,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[235],"tags":[182],"coauthors":[821],"class_list":["post-19791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-machining","tag-machine","dhig-theme--light"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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