Manufacturing Design Guide

Machined aluminum housing and raw die-cast housing displayed side by side on an inspection bench.

When Should You Use CNC Machining Instead of Die Casting for Aluminum Parts?

2026-07-15

Learn when CNC machining is better than aluminum die casting based on tooling risk, volume, design changes, material, precision, geometry,…

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Machined aluminum components, cutting tools, raw stock, and a caliper arranged on an inspection table.

How Can You Reduce CNC Machining Costs?

2026-07-14

Reduce CNC machining costs through better material, geometry, tolerance, finish, setup, inspection, quantity, and RFQ decisions without weakening function.

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Machined metal housing with calipers, micrometer, gauge blocks, and a technical drawing on an inspection table.

When Do You Need a First Article Inspection?

2026-07-13

Learn when FAI is required after new production, design or process changes, material substitutions, supplier transfers, and long production lapses.

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Rough-machined and heat-treated steel parts arranged on an inspection table between a furnace and CNC machining area.

How Should You Plan Heat Treatment Before and After CNC Machining?

2026-07-09

Plan heat treatment around CNC roughing, finishing, distortion, tolerances, inspection, cost, and RFQ requirements for precision machined parts.

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Machined aluminum housing beside a technical drawing and precision measuring tools on an inspection bench.

How Should You Prepare 2D Drawings for CNC Machined Parts Before Quoting?

2026-07-09

Prepare CNC machining drawings with controlled revisions, clear views, functional datums, tolerances, threads, finishes, inspection scope, and RFQ data.

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