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CNC machining guides

Elevate your CNC machining knowledge with these how-to guides. 

Choosing the Right Surface Finish for CNC Machining

Choosing the Right Surface Finish for CNC Machining

Want to get the most out of your machined part? Here's what you need to know about finishes.

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The Guide to Designing Parts for CNC Machining

The Guide to Designing Parts for CNC Machining

These 23 tips will help ensure the manufacturability of your CNC machined parts.

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CNC Machining vs 3D Printing: Which Technology to Use

CNC Machining vs 3D Printing: Which Technology to Use

CNC machining or 3D printing? Learn which manufacturing method is best for your project.

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Best Practices: Designing for CNC Turning

Best Practices: Designing for CNC Turning

Want to make the most out of CNC turning? This guide will help you improve designs.

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7 Ways to Reduce CNC Machining Costs

7 Ways to Reduce CNC Machining Costs

Learn how to reduce CNC machining costs without sacrificing your part's quality.

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CNC machining is an extremely useful manufacturing technology capable of making exact and highly-repeatable parts. However, there are are many best practices that can help you make the most of this technology. 

 

The CNC machining section of our Resource Hub gives you the information you need to design and source your parts. 

CNC machining is just one of many manufacturing technologies we offer.

If you're interested in learning about additive manufacturing with polymers, please check out these guides. Or if want to know more about additive manufacturing with metals, read these guides. The insights & trends section provides interviews with industry leaders and articles on AM trends.

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