CNC Machining News & Industry Insights | Milemetal

Compare CNC machining and 3D printing by material, tolerance, strength, surface finish, cost, lead time, quantity and production use cases.

A practical CNC machining materials selection guide covering aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, titanium, PEEK, POM, ABS and other metals and plastics.

A practical die casting design guide covering aluminum, zinc and magnesium materials, design rules, common defects, tolerances, CNC post-machining and inspection.

Learn how to prepare engineering drawings for CNC machining, including views, tolerances, GD&T, threads, materials, surface finish and inspection notes.

Learn how CMM inspection verifies CNC machined parts, GD&T features, first article reports, dimensional accuracy and quality control requirements.

Learn copper, brass and bronze classifications, common grades and CNC machining tips for C110, C101, C145, C360 brass, naval brass, bearing bronze and aluminum bronze parts.

Learn metal plating for CNC machined parts, including nickel, zinc, chrome, tin, copper, silver, gold and electroless nickel plating, plus process steps and design tips.

Learn aluminum grades, alloy series, classifications and CNC machining tips for 6061, 7075, 5052, 6063, 6082, 2024 and anodized aluminum parts.

Learn stainless steel grades, types, classifications and CNC machining tips for 304, 316, 316L, 410, 430, 17-4PH and duplex stainless steel parts.

Compare the stiffness of common metal materials with Youngs modulus values, specific stiffness guidance, CNC design tips, and material selection notes for precision machined parts.

Compare CNC plastic machining materials including POM, nylon, PTFE, acrylic, PE, PP, PVC and PEEK. Learn design tips, machining methods and material selection guidance for precision plastic parts.

Learn CNC machining tolerances with practical ISO 2768-mK tables, H7/g6 shaft-hole fit values, tolerance selection tips, and drawing guidance for custom precision parts.