Protolabs Q&A: CNC Optimisation

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In this episode we answer your questions on CNC optimisation with David Ewing, EMEA Product Manager - CNC Machining at Protolabs. See below for a list of questions answered in this session:

  • What is CNC Machining and why is it important?
  • What are the advantages of using this process rather than others?
  • What advice would you give on hole depth and diameter?
  • My current design is quite complex - what tolerances can I achieve with you?
  • There's a threaded element to my part design, do you have any guidelines on maximum size I should go for?
  • I've heard about 'burring' but can you explain what this is?
  • What restrictions do I have with CNC machining?
 

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