Laser beam vaporizes cut path
Rotating cutter moves in 3D
Heated rubber pressed into mold
Molten plastic forced into mold
Fused plastic deposits in 3D space
Cutting of plain 2D gears
Successive punching of fixed shapes
Cutter applied to rotating material (concentric shapes)
High pressure water cuts sheet
Charged wire erodes material
Bends sheet metal to an angle
Rotating tool enlarges upper portion of hole
Conical tool adds conical shape to top of hole
Rotating cutter moves in one dimension
Various methods of treating surface of work piece
Abrasive wheel creates uniform flat surface
Textured tool presses coarse textured pattern (cylindrical shapes)
Precision cutting tool creates accurate hole
Cutting blade cuts material in straight line
Scissors-like action cuts material in straight line
Threads holes and protrusions
2D Most
3D Hard
3D Rubber
3D Plastic
3D ABS
2D Metal
2D Sheet metal
3D Hard
2D Hard
2D Metal
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3D Metal
NA Hard
NA Hard
1D Hard
NA Metal
2D Metal
NA Metal
1D Metal
NA Hard
NA Most
3D Hard
Machining Overview
The chart below summarizes various CNC machining processes that QUARKSS uses to manufacture parts. We offer FREE Shipping to the contiguous United States.
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Primary Precision CNC Machining Processes
Machine Method D Materials
MillingRotating
Machine Method D Materials
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Note: Molding processes require tooling which is generally beneficial for longer runs.
D = 2D or 3D shapes
* Specified using the Comments To Machinist features of the QURKSS CAD.
Also see common fabrication methods.
The above processes are compatible in various combinations with: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper, Sheet Metal, Nylon, Steel, Acetal, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene,Acrylic, Plastic, Fiberglass, Brass, Carbon fiber, PTFE, Titanium, ABS, PVC, Sterling Silver, Spring Steel, Bronze and Rubber.
