Practical articles on CNC machining, materials, tolerances, inspection and procurement. Read the reasoning, compare the trade-offs, and bring the relevant details into your next drawing.
A round part can still need milling, and a milled part can contain precision bores. Choose a route around functional features and the relationships between them.
The right transition to molding depends on a stable design and realistic demand. Quantity matters, but it cannot compensate for unsuitable geometry or an unqualified material change.
A 3D print can be the right answer for a geometry question and the wrong specimen for a material question. Start by defining what the part must demonstrate.