In this video, you’ll learn how to design parts for CNC machining. After watching this video you'll have indepth knowledge of the most important design aspects to consider when designing for CNC machining.

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00:00 Introduction. We'll go over which design aspects of CNC machining are explained in this video.

0:42 Design restrictions. It's important to know the design restrictions of CNC machine before designing parts. Therefore we'll cover tool geometry, tool access, workpiece stiffness, tool stiffness and work holding.

3:13 Cavity depths. Moving on to design rules, starting with cavity depth. You'll learn how to design cavity depths with important design rules in mind.

3:40 Internal edges. Learn how to design internal edges with CNC design rules in mind.

4:30 Thin walls. Learn how to design thin walls with CNC design rules in mind.

5:07 Holes. Learn how to design holes with CNC design rules in mind.

6:05 Threads. Learn how to design threads with CNC design rules in mind.

6:42 Tall features. Learn how to design tall features with CNC design rules in mind.

7:01 Small features. Learn how to design small features with CNC design rules in mind.

7:27 Tolerances. Learn how tolerances should be defined.

7:47 Maximum part size. Learn about the recommended part sizes when designing for CNC machining.

8:20 Undercuts. We'll discuss when to use undercuts and how to design them.

9:11 Undercut clearance. Finally, you'll learn how to properly add undercut clearance to your design.


Check out more videos from our series “What is CNC machining?”
CNC machining What is it and How Does it Work? http://3dhu.bs/p6DXzA
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CNC machining Designing Quality Parts (tips and tricks) http://3dhu.bs/9ydBQI
CNC machining Reducing Costs (14 tips) http://3dhu.bs/MIgwMY


Free guide on CNC machining (pdf) http://3dhu.bs/IGvKaE
Download our CNC machining cost reduction checklist: http://3dhu.bs/mbDtPZ


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