CNC Routing is a core in-house capability at VT machining, supported by full inspection and a single engineering contact from quote to delivery.
CNC routing cuts profiles and openings in sheet and plate at high feed rates with a rotating router bit. We quote from your files, give honest DFM feedback up front, and back each batch with dimensional inspection.
Design your CNC Routing part online — free 3D + 2D drawing builder
No CAD licence, no sign-up, no cost. Set your metal, dimensions and features in the browser, see the part update live in 3D, switch to 2D to add dimensions and tolerances, then send the drawing straight to our cnc routing team for a quotation.
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Laser Cutting BuilderConfigure laser cut sheet metal parts: outer contour, cut openings, hole arrays and slots with a clean, narrow kerf and near burr-free edges. Every builder includes the Freeform Corner & Region Editor: cut or add material of any shape directly on the 3D model, then submit an RFQ.This tool is for visual configuration only. Final dimensions, tolerances, materials, coatings, and manufacturability will be reviewed from your drawing or specification.
Paste a configuration JSON (from Export) or a copied RFQ summary. The product and all recognized parameters are applied automatically; unknown parameters are listed and skipped.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat sheet thicknesses can be laser cut?
Fiber laser cutting covers thin foils up to plate; common stainless and aluminum sheets from 0.5 to 12 mm cut with a clean, narrow kerf and near burr-free edges. Thickness limits depend on the metal.
How fine can cut features be?
Kerf width is typically 0.1-0.3 mm; minimum feature and hole sizes around 1x material thickness are routine, finer on request or via chemical etching for very thin foils.
CNC Routing is a subtractive process in which a rotating multi-flute cutter removes material from a fixed workpiece to create flat faces, pockets, slots, bosses, holes and free-form 3D surfaces. Because the tool can approach from several directions on 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines, complex prismatic parts are produced in very few setups.
At VT machining the process runs under full CNC control on calibrated equipment. In practice, that means this: CNC routing cuts profiles and openings in sheet and plate at high feed rates with a rotating router bit. If you do not have a CAD file yet, the free 3D + 2D builder on this page will produce a drawing we can quote from.
How CNC Routing Works at VT machining
Rotating multi-flute cutters remove material as the metal workpiece is driven through programmed tool paths on 3-, 4- or 5-axis machining centres. Climb milling, step-over and depth-of-cut are set so chip load stays in the ideal band for the alloy.
Programming is driven directly by your 3D model or print. Work-holding, tool selection and the cutting strategy are planned around the critical features and the material before the first chip is cut. First-off inspection confirms the process is centred before production continues.
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Send your drawing
CAD model, PDF print — or a drawing you build free on this page. We reply with feasibility, price and lead time.
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CAM programming & work-holding
Tool paths, fixturing and cutting strategy are planned around the critical features.
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CNC Routing run
First article is verified against the print before the balance of the batch is released.
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Inspection & dispatch
In-process checks plus final inspection, with CMM reports, mill certs and FAIR on request.
CNC Routing Tolerances & Surface Finish
For CNC Routing, dimensional and positional tolerances around ±0.01 mm are routine, tightening toward ±0.005 mm on precision setups. Surface finish on machined faces typically falls in the Ra 0.4–1.6 µm range depending on tooling and pass strategy.
Exact achievable figures depend on the alloy, the feature size and the part geometry. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we will advise feasibility up front.
CNC Routing — capability summary
Max part envelope
Up to 1000 × 600 × 500 mm
Axes
3-axis, 4-axis indexed, simultaneous 5-axis
Linear tolerance
±0.01 mm standard, ±0.005 mm precision
Surface finish
Ra 0.4–1.6 µm as machined
Wall thickness
Down to 0.5 mm (alloy dependent)
Lead time
Prototypes 5–10 days · production 10–20 days
Documentation
Dimensional report, material certificate, FAIR on request
Figures are typical in-house capability. Send your drawing and we will confirm what is achievable for your specific part.
CNC Routing by Metal — Choose Your Material
Select the alloy you are working in to see material-specific capability, design guidance and applications.
A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Generous internal radii, sensible pocket depth-to-width ratios and avoiding very thin unsupported walls all reduce cost and improve accuracy in metal. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
We complete metal components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.
CNC Routing Quality & Inspection
Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on metal parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.
Industries That Order CNC Routing
CNC Routing parts made by VT machining go into the sectors below. Each page lists the typical components, preferred alloys and the tolerance expectations for that industry.
Fiber laser cutting sheet metal — CNC Routing at VT machiningCNC turning centre producing shafts — CNC Routing at VT machiningMulti-stage polishing to a mirror finish — CNC Routing at VT machining
Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.
Have a drawing ready? Send it with your quantity and material for a quotation, usually within one business day.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Routing?
We machine the material across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
Which industries use CNC Routing parts?
CNC Routing parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise components are required.
Does CNC Routing require dedicated tooling?
Most CNC Routing work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
Can VT machining make custom parts to my drawing?
Yes. CNC Routing is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
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