Shafts, housings, manifolds, couplings, bushings, brackets and enclosures are among the most common CNC-machined components, and each brings its own design considerations.
This guide walks through how these parts are typically produced and what to design for to keep them machinable and affordable.
In this guide
CNC Pulleys Machining for Belt DrivesCNC Manifolds Machining: Leak-Proof Fluid and Gas BlocksCNC Machining Furniture Hardware: Precision FittingsCNC Coupling Machining for Power TransmissionCNC Bushings Machining: Precision GuideCNC Machining for Product Development: From Prototype to ProductionCNC Connector Machining: Electrical ComponentsCNC Valve Machining: Precision ComponentsCNC Gear Machining: Methods and AccuracyCNC Shaft Machining: Guide to Precision ShaftsCNC Housing Machining: Precision Housings and EnclosuresHow to Reduce Prototype Cost: A Practical GuideCNC Machining for Hydraulic ComponentsCNC Machining Aerospace Fasteners: A GuideCNC Prototype Cost and Time: What to ExpectCNC Spare Parts Manufacturing: Reviving Obsolete PartsCNC Machining for Electronics EnclosuresCNC Prototype to Production: Scaling Your PartRapid CNC Machining: How to Get Prototypes and Parts FastTerminal Block Machining for Electrical ConnectorsPump Components Machining for Reliable Fluid SystemsMotor Housing Machining for EV and Industrial MotorsIdler Roller Machining for Conveyors & Guide Rollers