Reducing CNC machining costs (14 tips)

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In this video you’ll learn how to reduce CNC machining costs. This is what we'll cover:

0:52 Aspects effecting the cost of CNC machined parts
1:44 Tip 1: Add a radius in internal vertical edges
2:13 Tip 2: Limit the depth of cavities
2:58 Tip 3: Increase the thickness of thin walls
3:30 Tip 4: Limit the length of threads
3:53 Tip 5: Design holes with standard size
4:36 Tip 6: Specify tolerances only when necessary
5:06 Tip 6: Keep the number of machine setups to a minimum
5:40 Tip 8: Avoid small features with high aspect ratio
6:05 Tip 9: Remove all text and lettering
6:31 Tip 10: Consider the machinability of the material
7:52 Tip 11: Consider the cost of the bulk material
9:02 Tip 12: Avoid multiple surface finishes
9:18 Tip 13: Blank size
9:50 Tip 14: Economies of scale


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