How a CNC milling machine works

The use of the computerized numerical control (CNC) in the industrial machinery has introduced programmable automation of production and the achievement of movements impossible to perform manually. This allows an improvement of productivity, accuracy, security, speed, repeatability and flexibility, which also leads in a reduction of waste.

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Milling heads refurbishment at Nicolas Correa Service

The retrofitting of the milling head, or even its replacement, is one of the most usual jobs requested by our customers, due to the fact of being one of the elements that puts up with highest efforts suffered during a milling machine’s useful life. NC Service has qualified engineers, specialized in this delicate job of repairing either manual or automatic milling heads.

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Specialists in moving CORREA milling machines

When moving a milling machine, carrying out a correct disassembly and a safe transport is vital to avoid damaging any of its elements during the journey, which may subsequently affect the machining performance. This has a special significance when dealing with big sized milling machines.

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Do you know what scraping adjustment is and what is it for?

As a result of the continuous use of a machine, the constant movement of its axes and elements could produce damages that would finally cause machining problems. For this reason, during the refurbishment of a machine tool, a manual adjustment is carried out by means of a tool called “scraper”, whose objective is to adapt two flat or curved parts so that they slide together with the most perfect contact possible. This process is called "scraping".

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