Expert Insights & Resources

How to Select the Right CNC Manufacturing Partner: A Guide for Prototype, Low-Volume, and Production Needs

Local vs. Overseas (China) CNC Machining: A TCO, Lead Time, Quality & IP Risk Decision Framework (2025 Guide)

Why Does Quality Vary in the Same Batch? (And How to Prove It’s the Raw Material)

Machinability Ratings Explained: How They Control Material Selection, Machining Time, and Final Cost

The Thin Wall Challenge: Balancing Strength, Precision, and Machinability in Design

Why Your CNC Quotes Are 3x Apart: The Critical Information Your 2D Engineering Drawing MUST Include

Internal Sharp Corners vs. Radius: The Real Impact on CNC Machining Cost (And How to Fix It)

Why Deep Pockets & Narrow Slots Machining Double Your Costs (And How to Fix It in CAD)

Tolerance vs. Cost: How Tighter Tolerances Increase CNC Machining Expense