Machining Design

Teflon™ Coating: Is It Safe To Use?

Ceramic Coating: Purpose, How It Works, Benefits, and Downsides

Side Milling: Applications, Types, Tools Used, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Sawmilling: Operation, Materials Used, and Applications

6 Different Types of Coatings

Post-Processor: Definition, How It Works, and Uses

Step Turning: Purpose, Process, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Slot Milling: How It Works, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Shoulder Milling: Definition, Process, and Types of Cutters

Form Milling: How It Works, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Plain Milling: Process, Uses, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Thread Milling vs. Tapping: What Are the Differences?

Tapping in Machining: Definition, How It Works, Types, and Processes

Thread Milling: How It Works, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

15 Types of Milling Operations

Face Milling vs. Peripheral Milling: What Are the Key Differences?

Face Milling vs. End Milling: What Are the Differences?

Angle Milling: Definition, Process, Types, and Tips

Gear Cutting: Definition, Processes, and Types

Taper Turning: Definition, How It Works, and Taper Turning Methods

Face Milling: Definition, Process, Tools, and Operations

End Milling: Definition, Process, Types, and Operations

Profile Milling: Definition, Process Types, and Tools

19 Types of Grinding Machines and Their Uses

Blanchard Grinding: Applications, Suited Materials, and How It Works

Electrical Discharge Machining: How It Works, Types and Real-World Applications

What Is Swiss Machining? How It Works and Uses

What Is Milling: How It Works, Purpose, and Process

Passivation: Principles, Types, Applications, and Benefits

Knurling: Definition, How It Works, and Uses

Grinding Machine: Definition, Uses, Types, and Applications

Centerless Grinding: Principles and How It Works

Anodized Aluminum Colors: What You Need to Know

Titanium Anodizing Colors: What You Need To Know

Plastic Fabrication: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, Advantages, and Examples

Bevel (Beveling): Definition, Importance, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Taper: Definition, Purpose, Types, and Methods

CNC Machining Cost Calculation: Calculator, Factors That Affect Cost, and How to Reduce Cost

Soft Tooling vs. Hard Tooling: Definitions & Comparisons

Boring Machining: Definition, Uses, and Types

Importance of Etching Before Anodization

What Is the 720 Rule for Anodization?

[Video] 5 Cost Saving Design Tips for CNC Machining

Design Reference Poster: 9 Cost-Saving CNC Design Tips

3-Axis vs. 5-Axis CNC: Advantages and Disadvantages

Hard Anodizing Colors: What You Need To Know

Everything You Need To Know About Chromic Acid Anodizing

Everything You Need To Know About Sulfuric Acid Anodizing

Everything You Need To Know About Hard Coat Anodizing

Everything You Need to Know About CNC Milling

What Are Blind Holes in Engineering and Machining?

What Are Counterbore Holes in Machining?

What Are Jigs and Fixtures? Differences, Uses, Advantages

13 Parts of a CNC Machine — CNC Block Diagram

What Are Spotface Holes in Engineering?

What Are Countersink Holes in Engineering?

Spotface vs. Counterbore Holes in Machining: Differences and Uses

Countersink vs. Counterbore Holes in Machining: Differences and Uses

Anodizing: Definition, Importance, and Different Types

Everything You Need to Know About Aluminum Anodizing

All About NC Machining: Process, Materials, Applications, and Cost

7 Top Benefits of CNC Machining

Everything You Need To Know About Black Anodizing

Everything You Need To Know About Titanium Anodizing

Video: 10 Tips to Improve Your CAD Designs for CNC Machining

Best CNC Drilling Machines

10 Best Wire EDM Machine Manufacturers

Best CNC Routers

CNC Router: Definition and How It Works

Turning in Machining: Definition, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

G-Code: Definition, Function, and Different Types

5 Important CNC Machinist Skills

CNC Programming: Definition, Types, and Software Used

21 Best CNC Software for Hobbyists and Pros

Drilling Machines - Parts, Types, and Uses

25 Best CNC Software for CNC Machines

All About CNC Machining: Process, Materials, Applications, and Cost

9 Types of Machining Processes

12 Types of CNC Machines

All About Sinker EDM Machining: Definition and Applications

CNC Machinist: Job Roles and Descriptions

3 Types of EDM Machining and Their Differences

8 Parts of a CNC Lathe Machine

10 Types of Turning Operations You Should Know

6 Turning Tools for Wood Lathes: Their Uses and Applications

6 Parts of a CNC Router - CNC Router Components

14 Types of Reamer Tools Used in Machining

All About Hole Drill EDM Machining: Definition and Applications

The History of CNC Machining

Video: How to Create a Technical Drawing for CNC Machining

All About Wire EDM Machining: Definition, Application, and Materials

CNC Machining vs. Plastic Injection Molding: Differences and Comparison

Tapped Holes vs Threaded Holes - Differences and Comparison

Types of Holes in Engineering

All About Bead Blasting Your Parts

Common Corrosion Resistant Metal Materials

The Best Ways to Pressure Test Complex CNC Parts

Difference Between a Mill and a Lathe

Threaded Holes: Guidelines and Considerations

How to Start Designing with Common Sheet Metal Features in Autodesk Inventor

How to Read Aluminum Alloys and Tempers

On-Demand Webinar: Learn About Xometry's 2D Technical Drawing Marketplace

On-Demand Webinar: Tackling Tolerances and Drawings for Machined Parts

The Machining Costs You Should Consider when Designing with Chamfers and Fillets

Product Update: Get Instant Quotes on Sheet Metal with DXF 2D Files

Start at the Finish: Xometry’s Industrial Finishes for Custom Parts

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Legacy Drawings

On-demand Webinar: Saving Costs and Headaches on CNC Parts with John Saunders of NYC CNC

Ways to Save Money on CNC Prototypes

What is Water Jetting?

The X-Tiles Video Series: Anodized Aluminum and More

The X-Tiles Video Series: CNC Machined Metal Finishes

Metal Parts Manufacturing - How to Make Custom Metal Parts

Video: Super-cooling Plastics for Better Precision Machining

On-Demand Webinar: Designing for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Video: The Top 5 Takeaways From Our CNC Machining Design Guide

On-Demand Webinar: Mastering Tolerances for Machined Parts

Infographic: Choosing Between Anodize, Chem Film, and Metal Plating

Chasing A Better Perfection: Quality Control in Online Manufacturing

3 Things to Know About Size Limitations for CNC Machining

On-Demand Webinar: Lead Time Friendly Designs For Your CNC Machined Parts

DFM Tips: A Quick Look at Designing Parts That Are Easy to CNC Machine

3 Ways to Create a CAD File for a Legacy Part

Mechanical Engineering Calculators You’ll Love to Use in 2019

Five Machinist Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow in 2021

Video: Top Ways to Save on CNC Machining

Manufacturing with Garolite Machining

CNC Machining Trends in 2020

Size Limitations for CNC Machining

Infographic: Top Ways to Save on CNC Machining

How to Choose the Right CNC Material for Your Part

Three Quick Tips on CNC Tooling and Machining

What Every Designer Needs to Know About CNC Part Tolerances

Quick Tips for CNC Machined Parts with Undercuts

The Advantages of 5-Axis CNC Machining

Choosing the Right Metal Process

CNC Machining: How to Avoid High Costs on Thin Walls

Sheet Metal Mini-Guide

CNC Lathe: A Mini-Guide to Creating Cost-Effective, Concentric Parts

CNC Machining Design Tip: Optimizing Internal Corner Radii

Choosing the Right Finish for Your CNC Machined Parts

5 Ways to Reduce Costs on Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Bending: The Basics

How to Reduce CNC Machining Costs