CNC machining is like a high-tech cookie cutter, capable of creating holes with incredible precision. When it comes to hole tolerances, CNC machines are the superheroes of the manufacturing world, typically achieving tolerances of ±0.005" (0.13 mm) for standard operations. This level of accuracy is akin to hitting a bullseye from 100 yards away!
- • CNC milling and turning can both achieve ±0.005" tolerances for holes
- • For ultra-precise needs, specialized CNC processes can go even tighter
- • Tighter tolerances generally mean higher costs and longer production times
- • Material choice affects achievable tolerances - metals are usually easier to machine precisely than plastics