CNC might seem like magic. After all, an engineer need only design a part, send it through some CAM software, and then let the CNC machine do it’s thing and automatically cut a part. But that’s not ...

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Turning is a core process in manufacturing turned parts. By controlling the movement of a cutting tool and the workpiece’s rotation through computer commands, CNC ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. A part’s features sometimes make it more difficult to manufacture, or can increase cost and time. Understanding what affects ...