Cost & Planning · October 22, 2026
6 ways to reduce CNC part cost
How small design changes cut machining time and unit price.
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Guides · October 20, 2026
How to prepare drawing files for a CNC quote
The right files shorten quoting time and avoid surprises. What your STEP, PDF and notes should contain.
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Surface Finishing · October 17, 2026
What is anodising and when to use it?
Decorative vs. hard anodising on aluminium parts, colour options and dimensional effect.
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Materials · October 14, 2026
Aluminium 6061 or 7075?
How the two popular alloys differ in strength, machinability, anodising and cost.
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Guides · October 11, 2026
CNC milling or CNC turning?
How to tell which process is faster and cheaper for your part geometry.
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Quality & Tolerances · October 8, 2026
What is ISO 2768 general tolerance?
Which deviations apply to dimensions without a tolerance on the drawing? Classes m and f explained.
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