Technical guides
Practical guidance on product geometry, fits, materials and the way a part is machined and inspected.
Design foundations
Drawing requirements, material choices and the machining route for your part.
Drawing requirements & critical features
How to specify datums, fits and roughness that can be checked during inspection.
6061 vs 7075 aluminum
When strength, stiffness, temper or finish can determine the aluminum grade.
Specify material & finish
How treatment affects bores, threads and other working surfaces at final inspection.
Choose a machining process
When a part needs turning, milling, several 3-axis setups or 5-axis access.
Guides for your part
Practical design and inspection questions for housings, turned parts, fittings and other custom components.
Designing Aluminum Enclosures for CNC Machining
Wall support, pocket access and mating surfaces on a machined aluminum enclosure.
Datums and Hole Position on Circular Machined Parts
How the center, mounting face and hole pattern relate on circular components.
How to Specify Fits and Runout on Turned Parts
Fitted diameters, axial shoulders and datum-based runout on shafts and sleeves.
Choosing Thread and Seal Requirements for Machined Fittings
Thread identification, sealing geometry and checks for custom fittings and adapters.
What to Check Before Machining a Cast Housing
Incoming blanks, machining stock and datum transfer on cast housings.
Why Machined Plastic Parts Need Defined Measurement Conditions
Measurement temperature, contact and support for CNC-machined plastic parts.
Preparing an Impeller Model for 5-Axis Machining
Blade geometry, cutter access and the checks needed for a custom impeller.
Which Aluminum Features Need Masking Before Anodizing?
Masking boundaries and final dimensions on fitted and finished aluminum parts.
Specifying a Billet Intake Manifold for Machining
Flanges, passages, seal interfaces and supply scope for billet intake components.
What Matters When Ordering a Custom Indexing Plunger
Pin engagement, mounting position and functional requirements for indexing plungers.
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