From accurate 3D CAD models to manufacturing-ready drawings, I help develop practical mechanical designs optimized for CNC machining, production and real-world manufacturing.
CNC design is the process of creating mechanical parts and components specifically with CNC machining and manufacturing requirements in mind.
A good CNC design considers part geometry, tool accessibility, material, tolerances, machining features and production requirements from the beginning.
Machining-Friendly Geometry
Tool Accessibility
Practical Tolerance Requirements
Manufacturing support involves preparing and reviewing engineering data so that a design can move smoothly from CAD development toward CNC production.
This includes manufacturing drawings, dimensions, tolerances, standard CAD file formats and design reviews focused on practical production requirements.
Manufacturing-Ready Drawings
STEP / IGES CAD Files
DFM & Production Review
Practical CAD and engineering support for CNC machining, from part design and DFM review to manufacturing-ready files.
Accurate mechanical part designs developed with CNC machining requirements in mind.
Reviewing and improving designs to make machining practical, efficient and production-friendly.
Clean and accurate 3D CAD models suitable for CNC machining and manufacturing workflows.
Detailed engineering drawings with dimensions, tolerances and essential manufacturing information.
Practical fixture and workholding concepts for secure and repeatable CNC machining operations.
Applying appropriate dimensions, tolerances and GD&T information for manufacturing requirements.
Preparing clean CAD geometry that can be used efficiently within downstream CAM workflows.
Reviewing designs for potential machining, assembly and production-related issues.
A good CNC design considers manufacturing requirements from the beginning. Geometry, tooling, material, tolerances and production efficiency all play an important role in creating a practical part.
My DFM-focused approach helps identify potential manufacturing challenges early and prepares designs for smoother CNC production.
DISCUSS YOUR DESIGN →Consider tool access and machining reach when developing part geometry.
Consider suitable material properties and machining requirements during design.
Develop practical holes, pockets, slots, fillets and other CNC-friendly features.
Apply appropriate tolerances without unnecessarily increasing manufacturing cost.
Reduce unnecessary design complexity, machining time and production effort.
Prepare designs that support consistent, practical and repeatable manufacturing.