contour milling

CNC contour milling is then used to create the required shape for the given layer.

Ball nosed cutters Used for contour milling of three dimensional components.

Other Milling Enhancements - Ramp and Helix entries for contour milling and Tool Edge Path provide better surface finishes, while support for lollipop cutters adds flexibility.

Ultrasonic Consolidation (UC), sometimes referred to as Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM), is an additive manufacturing technique based on the ultrasonic welding of metal foils and CNC contour milling.