Translation guide
A machine tool used to shape metal or other solid materials by removing material with a rotating cutter. In Japanese, the standard term is フライス盤, but related terms exist for specific types or contexts.
The standard term for a milling machine used in machining and manufacturing.
The most common and standard term for a milling machine in industrial and technical contexts.
この工場には最新のフライス盤が導入されている。
This factory is equipped with the latest milling machines.
A direct loanword from English, used occasionally but less common than フライス盤.
ミリングマシンの操作には熟練が必要だ。
Operating a milling machine requires skill.
A computer-controlled milling machine.
The standard term for a CNC milling machine. CNC is pronounced as individual letters.
CNCフライス盤で複雑な形状を加工できる。
Complex shapes can be machined with a CNC milling machine.
Often refers to a CNC milling machine with automatic tool changing, but can be used broadly for CNC mills.
マシニングセンタで一気に加工する。
We machine it all at once with a machining center.
Specifying the orientation of the spindle.
Vertical milling machine. The prefix 立 (たて) means vertical.
立フライス盤で溝を切る。
Cut a groove with a vertical milling machine.
Horizontal milling machine. The prefix 横 (よこ) means horizontal.
横フライス盤は重切削に向いている。
Horizontal milling machines are suitable for heavy cutting.
A compact milling machine for hobby or light use.
Bench-top milling machine. 卓上 means tabletop.
趣味で卓上フライス盤を使っている。
I use a bench-top milling machine as a hobby.
フライス盤 is the overwhelmingly common term in Japanese manufacturing. ミリングマシン is understood but sounds like a direct English loan and is less natural in most contexts. Stick with フライス盤 unless you have a specific reason.