Design with the process in mind
The same geometry can be easy in one process and expensive or impossible in another. Learn the practical differences before releasing drawings.
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Manufacturing-aware design
Start with the process that will make the part, then shape the CAD around its real constraints.
Manufacturing Process Selector
Screen candidate processes from quantity, material family, geometry and tolerance priorities.
Manufacturing · CNC machiningCNC Machining Design Rules
Practical CNC design rules for internal corners, cavities, holes, tool access and tolerances.
Manufacturing · Sheet metalSheet Metal Design Basics
Practical sheet-metal design guidance for bend radius, holes, reliefs, flanges and flat patterns.
Additive manufacturing · FDMFDM / FFF Design Rules
Design guidance for FDM/FFF parts: orientation, anisotropy, walls, holes, supports and assembly clearances.
Additive manufacturing · MaterialsPLA vs PETG vs ABS vs ASA
Compare four common FDM materials by printability, temperature resistance, toughness and outdoor use.
DFM · Injection moldingWall Thickness in Injection Molding
How wall thickness affects filling, cooling, sink, warpage and cost in injection molded plastic parts.
CAD · WorkflowHow to Prepare a CAD Model for Manufacturing
A release checklist for cleaning, validating and packaging CAD before sending it to a manufacturer.