Advantages of Combining 3D Printing with CNC Machining

Better design freedom and flexibility are driving factors to reduce waste, improve productivity and achieve functional gains. The core advantages of 3D printing are gradually becoming familiar to the market, meanwhile, repetitive mass production, surface finishing, and especially requirements related to precise tolerances are still the advantages of CNC machining. Although 3D printing and CNC machining are often thought of as diametrically opposed processes, they can actually be combined to produce good results.

1、Improve Efficiency

Rotating, repositioning, complexity process and customizing fixtures usually take a lot of time and effort, when using CNC to make complex metal parts. At this point, Initial structural constraints can be minimized or completely eliminated by using 3D printing. Finally, the simple and especially critical work can process by CNC machine，such as adding threads.

2、Reduce Cost

When adopt reducing material manufacturing process, compared with CNC machining, 3D printing will reduce the waste of raw materials. Raw materials for metals are more expensive, especially titanium alloys, which are particularly cost-effective.

3、 Improve Functionality

More complex geometry, including built-in passageway, can be implemented to help reduce component weight and increase functionality.

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