Machining guides & articles
Practical, machinist-written guides on materials, tolerances, and finishes — so you can design better parts and buy them smarter.
Aluminum 6061 vs 7075 for CNC Machining: How to Choose
A practical comparison of 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 for CNC machined parts — strength, cost, machinability, anodizing, and when each alloy wins.
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Copper CNC Machining: C101 vs C110 and Design Tips
How to design and buy CNC machined copper parts — C101 vs C110 conductivity, machinability, tolerances, and cost drivers explained.
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Anodizing, Bead Blasting, or As-Machined? Choosing a CNC Finish
A buyer's guide to CNC surface finishes — Type II anodizing, bead blasting, polishing and passivation: cost, looks, corrosion, and when to use each.
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