CNC Design
Practical notes for hardware teams designing parts that are clear to quote, straightforward to machine, and ready to test.
PART DESIGN
Design for Machining: 8 Checks Before You Send CAD
Check tool access, corner radii, pockets, walls, holes, and drawings before a prototype reaches the machine shop.
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CNC Machining Tolerances: A Practical Guide
How to specify the few dimensions that control fit and function without turning every feature into an expensive constraint.
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Thread Callouts: What to Put on a CNC Drawing
A practical guide to specifying threaded holes clearly, from size and class to usable depth and the details a shop should not have to guess.
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