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When we first switched to CNC machining, I expected fewer mistakes and faster output, and I got both. What I didn’t expect were the setup

I remember the first part I had machined. It looked great. But when I tried to assemble it—it didn’t fit. Back then, I had no

I remember the time I sent one simple drawing to three CNC shops. Guess what? I got three different quotes and each one said I

A few years ago, I lost a contract because of one mistake, I misjudged sheet metal lead time. We had the design. We had the

The order was urgent. But the wires kept snapping. A long-time client called us frustrated. They’d sourced a batch of precision wires, only to find

I once spent $400 on the wrong part. It was for a prototype I was excited about. I chose CNC machining because it sounded right

Most people don’t think cnc machining tolerances can cause big trouble. I didn’t either. Not until I got my first prototype back. It looked okay.

I’ve seen parts come off a CNC machine that look flawless, until they don’t fit. That’s what happens when you assume “machined” means “precise.” That’s

A design lead once told me they picked injection molding for a pilot run because it “felt more professional.” The irony? They only needed 200