eBook: CNC Machining Design Guide

With all of today’s innovative CNC machining capabilities, it’s important to understand the strengths and trade-offs of this process. Download our guide for CNC manufacturability recommendations to optimize your designs, reduce machining time, and lower your costs.

Guide content

Overview: What is CNC machining?
CNC Manufacturing Standards
- General Manufacturing Standards
- General Tolerances
- Part Tolerances
- Size Limitations
Design Guidelines
- Part Complexity
- Fillets
- Holes
- Pockets and Cavities
- Wall Thickness
- Threads & Tapped Holes
- Embossed & Engraved Text
- Undercuts

Materials and Post-Processing
- Metal Materials
- Plastic & Composite Materials
- Inserts
- Part Markings
- Finishes
Additional Resources
- Quick Design Reference Chart
- Additional Resources at Xometry