CNC Milling, while highly versatile, does have limitations when it comes to the shapes of plastic products it can produce. Some of the limitations include:
Undercuts:
CNC Milling may have limitations in producing parts with complex undercuts, which require specialized tooling and can increase production costs.
Intricate Internal Cavities:
Extremely intricate internal cavities can be challenging to create with CNC Milling due to limited tool access.
Sharp Internal Corners: CNC Milling may struggle with producing sharp internal corners, as the tool’s diameter affects the minimum corner radius.
Thin Features:
Very thin plastic features can be challenging to produce with CNC Milling, depending on material characteristics and tool capabilities.
Limited Tool Access:
The tool’s access to certain areas of a part is determined by the part’s geometry, and in some cases, reaching specific features for milling may be impossible.
