CNC Machining

Two machined metal parts on engineering drawings

Custom CNC Machining: What to Send for a Fast, Accurate Quote

Models, drawings, materials, quantities, finishes, and certs. What to send for custom CNC machining so...

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Stack of stainless steel tubes

Corrosion Resistant Alloys: A Buyer’s Comparison Guide

304, 316, duplex, Inconel, Hastelloy, aluminum, or titanium? What each corrosion resistant alloy actually resists,...

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End mill machining pockets in an aluminum block

Fillet vs. Chamfer: When to Use Each in CNC Design

Fillets spread stress. Chamfers ease assembly and cut faster. How each edge treatment affects machining...

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Face mill cutting a metal part through coolant spray

5-Axis vs. 3-Axis CNC Machining: When the Extra Axes Matter

3-axis CNC covers most parts. 5-axis earns its cost on multi-face, contoured, and tight-tolerance work....

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Close-up of precision machined metal gears

CNC Machining Tolerances: What ±0.001″ Actually Means for Your Program

±0.001" takes more than the right machine. What tight CNC tolerances require in fixturing and...

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