Imagine spending $15,000 on a batch of CNC machining parts, only to find 30% rejected due to dimensional errors. This nightmare scenario highlights the critical need for precision planning. Recent data shows 42% of machining errors originate from improper material selection [Industry Today 2024].
Criteria | Aluminum 6061 | Grade 5 Titanium |
---|---|---|
Cost/kg | $8-12 | $50-80 |
Machining Speed | Fast | Slow |
Surface Finish | 8-32 µin | 16-63 µin |
When developing orthopedic implants, our team reduced post-machining polishing time by 40% through strategic toolpath optimization. The key? Combining high-efficiency milling with adaptive roughing cycles.
Q: How tight can CNC machining tolerances get?
A: With advanced Swiss-type machines, we regularly achieve ±0.001mm positional accuracy.
Q: What’s the biggest cost driver?
A: Surprisingly, 55% of total costs come from secondary operations like deburring [Machining World 2023].