As a CNC machine shop in Pittsburgh, PA, Summit Machine Co, Inc offers CNC machining, which stands for Computer Numerically Controlled machining. This process uses computers to remove excess material from stock to create a precise part. It's not a brand-new process, either. According to Tech Target, CNC machines were first patented in 1958.

As a CNC machine shop in Pittsburgh, PA, this is a common question we hear. Some materials that can be used include ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, wood, fiberglass, and more.

Simply put, turning spins the material around the tool, and milling spins the tool around the material. If you have further questions, give our CNC machine shop in Pittsburgh, PA a call.