Milling
Milling is a machining process that uses a rotating cutting tool to remove material from a workpiece. It is commonly used in manufacturing to create parts with precise shapes, sizes, and surface finishes. The process is typically performed using a milling machine, which can move the workpiece or the cutting tool in multiple directions.
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In forestry, milling is used to remove bark from logs and smooth out the surface of the log.
What can milling be useful for?
- Lumber Production: Milling trees is one of the easiest ways to produce lumber for projects. Beams, planks and boards can be made for construction, furniture and cabinetry.
- Portable Sawmill: a mobile mill allows for on-site log processing which can help reduce transportation costs or create lumber for the customer.
- Slab and Live Edge Wood production: Milling logs can produce large slabs with natural edges perfect for creating tables, worktops and decorative pieces.
- Preservation: If you have a fallen tree that needs removing, it could be beneficial to use milling as a way to recycle the tree for a project, furniture etc.
- Mulch: While milling, mulch is created from the process as the waste product. Mulch can be repurposed.​
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