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Angularity GD&T: Why the Measuring Direction Matters
For a CNC wedge with a 45° seating face, the inspection scope depends on which requirement the supplier is quoting.…
Surface Finish Symbols: What the Drawing Requires
A cast housing can have a machined mounting face beside an outer wall that must remain unmachined. Surface finish symbols…
End Milling a Closed Pocket: Entry, Walls and Floor
On a drawing, a closed pocket is an empty shape. In a solid blank, that space is still metal. The…
Choosing Spring Steel Material for a CNC Spring Finger
A spring finger in a CNC assembly must deliver the required contact force over its working travel and recover when…
Accuracy and Precision: When CNC Measurements Disagree
When a supplier and customer report different bore sizes, repeating one measurement until the same number appears does not settle…
Solution Annealing: What Changes in Stainless CNC Parts
Adding solution annealing to a stainless steel CNC order can change the material properties that the design relies on. A…
When a Machining Coolant Change Needs a New Trial
A supplier changes machining coolant while the drawing, material grade and CNC program stay the same. Must the part be…
Nitriding Process: Specify the Final Wear Surface
A steel guide block may be ordered with a nitrided wear face and a final grinding operation. Those instructions can…
High Speed Machining: Why RPM Does Not Set Cycle Time
A small pocket can take longer to mill than its programmed feed suggests, even on a machine with a high-speed…
