Technical Blog

Preventing CNC machining defects: control chatter, burrs, and distortion with practical tooling, workholding, and tolerance choices.

Metal post-processing choices affect fit, corrosion, and lead time. Compare anodizing, passivation, plating, and coating before you finalize your drawing.

CNC machining tolerances drive part cost. Learn which ISO 2768 limits, finishes, and fits to specify so quotes stay realistic and lead times hold.

Specify CNC surface finish by function: realistic Ra values, ISO 2768 tolerances, and material effects that keep machining cost and lead time down.

CNC machining thin-wall parts requires tight tolerances, smart fixturing, and early inspection. Learn practical tips to control deflection and cost.

Practical flatness tolerance guide for CNC machined aluminum: realistic values in 6061-T6, stress relief, ISO 2768-2, and CMM verification.

How to specify press-fit CNC machining tolerances with ISO 286 fits, surface finish, and cost-effective bore callouts.

Use surface roughness on CNC machined parts wisely: Ra 0.8 only for seals and sliding fits; avoid all-over callouts.

How to set CNC machining tolerances with ISO 2768 and GD&T—balancing precision, cost, and lead time in prototype machining.