The typical application of this technology is the machining of complex three-dimensional surfaces. As the specific parameter of the process may be considered the work-piece surface machined per unit of time (cm2/min.).

High speed spindles are required to match the process. Mainly used cutting tools are ball nose end mills, flat end mills and toric end mills from solid carbide.

In contrast to high speed cutting, this technology mainly is used for the machining of two-dimensional geometries. The cutting depth and the step over along with the machining feed allow calculation of the material removal per unit of time (cm3/min.)

This process in particular is suitable when it comes to the removal of large volumes of material or the machining of difficult to cut materials.

High power, high torque spindles are a must. Primarily used cutting tools are insert type milling heads, specific high performance end mills, drills, boring heads and special tooling.