Wiseman Briefly Analyses the Difference between CNC Lathe Machining 3D Printing

When Huiwen Machinery Factory Quotes, It Is Necessary To The Appropriate Processing Method Based On The Characteristics Of The Parts In Order To Complete The Parts Faster Better. Currently, It Mainly Carries Out Prototype Processing , CNC Lathe Processing, 3D Printing , Film Pasting, Quick Mold, Etc. Today, Huiwen Will Talk About The Difference Between CNC Lathe Processing 3D Printing.

First Of All, 3D Printing Is A Material Adding Technology,  CNC Lathe Processing Is A Material Reducing Technology, So They Are Very Different In Materials.

1. Differences In Materials

The Main 3D Printing Materials Include Liquid Resin (SLA), Nylon Powder (SLS), Metal Powder (SLM), Gypsum Powder (Full Color Printing), Sandstone Powder (Full Color Printing), Wire (D FM), Sheet (LOM), Etc. Liquid Resin, Nylon Powder Metal Powder Occupy The Vast Majority Of The Industrial 3D Printing Market.

The Materials Used For CNC Lathe Processing Are All Pieces Of Plate Materials, That Is, Plate-Shaped Materials. By Measuring The Length, Width, Height Loss Of The Parts, The Corresponding Size Of The Plates Are Cut For Processing. Huiwen CNC Lathe Processing Materials Are More Suitable For 3D Printing. Generally, Hardware Plastic Plates Can Be Processed By CNC Lathes, The Density Of Molded Parts Is Higher Than That Of 3D Printing. In General, The Quality Of Parts Processed By CNC Is Much Better Than That Of 3D Printing.

 2. Differences In Parts Due To Molding Principles

    As We Mentioned Earlier, 3D Printing Is A Type Of Additive Manufacturing. Its Principle Is To Cut The Model Into N Layers/N Points, Then Stack Them Up Layer By Layer/Point By Point In Order, Just Like Building Blocks. Therefore, 3D Printing Can Effectively Process Produce Parts With Complex Structures, Such As Hollow Parts, While CNC Has Difficulty In Processing Hollow Parts.

    CNC Is A Kind Of Subtractive Manufacturing, Which Cuts Out The Required Parts According To The Programmed Cutter By Operating Various Cutting Tools At High Speed. Therefore, CNC Lathe Processing Can Only Have A Certain Arc Of Fillet, Cannot Directly Process Right Angles, Which Is Achieved Through Wire Cutting/Spark Technology. There Is No Problem With CNC Lathe Processing Of External Right Angles. Therefore, Parts With Internal Right Angles Can Consider 3D Printing Processing Production. It Is Also The Surface. If The Surface Area Of The Part Is Relatively Large, It Is Also Recommended To Choose 3D Printing. CNC Lathe Processing Of The Surface Is Very Time-Consuming, If The Programming Operation Of The Machine Master Is Experienced Enough, It Is Possible To Leave A Clear Pattern On The Part.

3. Differences In Operating Software

Most 3D Printing Slice Software Is Easy To Operate, Even Laymen Can Use Slice Software Proficiently In One Two Days Under Professional Guidance. Because Slice Software Is Very Easy To Optimize, Support Can Be Automatically Generated, Which Is Why 3D Printing Can Reach Individual Users.

CNC Programming Software Is Much More Complicated Requires Professionals To Operate. People With No Basic Knowledge Generally Need To Learn For About Half A Year. In Addition, A CNC Machine Operator Is Also Needed To Operate The CNC Machine.

Because Programming Is Very Complex, A Component Can Have Multiple CNC Machining Options, 3D Printing Only Places A Small Part Of The Processing Time Consumables, Which Is Relatively Objective.

4. Differences In Post-Processing

 There Are Many Options For Post-Processing Of 3D Printed Parts , Generally Grinding, Oiling, Deburring, Dyeing, Etc.

The Options For CNC Lathe Parts Processing Include Grinding, Oiling, Deburring, Electroplating, Silk Screen, Printing, Metal Oxidation, Laser Engraving, Sandblasting, Etc.

The Above Is The Difference Between Our CNC Lathe Processing 3D Printing.

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Huiwen Intelligent Manufacturing Specializes In The Processing Of Precision Mechanical Parts , Non-Standard Parts Processing  Titanium Alloy Processing . It Provides Various Types Of Precision Mechanical Parts Processing  Tooling Processing For Food Machinery, Aerospace, Solar Equipment, Medical Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Optoelectronic Communication Equipment, Office Automation Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Household Appliances Other Industries. It Has Rich Experience In High-Precision Titanium Alloy Parts Processing, Shaft Parts Processing , Semiconductor Equipment Parts Processing , Etc.

In Addition, We Can Also Provide Customers With Some Special Processing, Special Heat Treatment Special Electroplating, Surface Treatment, Etc.: Precision EDM Special-Shaped Processing, Carburizing, Nitriding, Vacuum Heat Treatment, Ultra-Low Temperature Treatment. Hard Oxidation Of Aluminum Parts, Blueing Of Steel Parts, Galvanizing Of Stainless Steel, Electrolytic Polishing, Electroless Nickel Deposition, Gold Plating, Silver Plating, Etc. We Can Solve The Production, Processing Quality Inspection Needs Of High-Precision Products For Customers.