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Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a manufacturing process that uses preprogrammed software in computers to guide the movement of machines. Different products are produced for a variety of industries with this method.
There are many different materials used in CNC machines, including a range of metals. These can be divided into two categories known as ferrous and nonferrous. The simple definition of these is that ferrous metals contain iron (from Latin: ferrum), while nonferrous metals do not.
Keep reading to find out more about these two categories of metals and how they’re used in CNC applications.
So what exactly is ferrous metal? Metals categorized as ferrous contain a large amount of iron. Metals containing only trace amounts of iron (many do) do not receive the classification.
Some of the main types of ferrous metals include:
There are many advantages to working with ferrous metals during the manufacturing process, including:
What is nonferrous metal, and how is it defined? As we said before, nonferrous metals contain only trace amounts of iron or none at all.
Many nonferrous metals are used in manufacturing, and more common ones include:
The CNC Machining Technology program offered at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina, can help expand your knowledge of the different materials used in the manufacturing industry.
Specifically, the Mathematics, Materials and Maintenance course teaches students about the compositions of ferrous and nonferrous metals. They learn heat-treatment methods, hardness-testing methods and how to use measurement scales.
This knowledge, along with everything else covered in the 36-week program, can help give students the experience they need to begin an entry-level career as a CNC machinist.1
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Computer numerical control (CNC) machining plays an important role in manufacturing today. Learn all about it here.
What is CNC milling, and how does it work? Find out in this introduction to CNC milling.
What are some of the most common types of CNC machines? Click here to learn all about the various kinds of CNC machines and how their applications differ.
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