Standard drill bit sizes for CNC machining (conversion tables)
Use these tables of standard drill bit sizes (metric, fractional inch, and wire gauge) common in CNC machining to reduce manufacturing costs from custom tooling.
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Digital manufacturing is a complex topic. There’s always more to learn, especially as designers and engineers develop astounding new technologies and manufacturing processes evolve (and automate). The more you know about manufacturing technologies like 3D printing , CNC machining , injection molding and sheet metal fabrication , the better equipped you are to design products that can be manufactured easily and at the price point that works for you.
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