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CNC Machining Documentation

Comprehensive reference for CNC machining tolerances, surface finishes, material machinability, thread standards, and design guidelines — everything you need to design parts for precision machining.

1. General Tolerances — ISO 2768

ISO 2768 is the international standard for general tolerances on linear and angular dimensions. Use these tables as a quick reference for your designs.

Kích Thước Tuyến Tính (ISO 2768-1)
Kích Thước Danh Nghĩa (mm)Tinh (f) +/-Trung Bình (m) +/-Thô (c) +/-
0.5 – 30.05 mm0.1 mm0.2 mm
3 – 60.05 mm0.1 mm0.3 mm
6 – 300.1 mm0.2 mm0.5 mm
30 – 1200.15 mm0.3 mm0.8 mm
120 – 4000.2 mm0.5 mm1.2 mm
400 – 10000.3 mm0.8 mm2.0 mm
Độ Phẳng & Độ Vuông Góc (ISO 2768-2)
Chiều Dài Danh Nghĩa (mm)H (Tinh)K (Trung Bình)L (Thô)
≤ 100.02 mm0.05 mm0.1 mm
10 – 300.05 mm0.1 mm0.2 mm
30 – 1000.1 mm0.2 mm0.4 mm
100 – 3000.2 mm0.4 mm0.8 mm
300 – 10000.3 mm0.6 mm1.2 mm

2. Surface Roughness Standards

Surface roughness (Ra) is measured in micrometers (µm). The achievable finish depends on the material, tooling, and machining parameters.

3.2

Ra 3.2 μm

Rough Machining

Non-critical surfaces, clearance faces, weld prep

1.6

Ra 1.6 μm

Standard Machining

General-purpose parts, moderate load surfaces

0.8

Ra 0.8 μm

Fine Machining

Bearing seats, sealing surfaces, fits & clearances

0.4

Ra 0.4 μm

Precision Finish

Sliding surfaces, hydraulic components, cosmetic faces

0.2

Ra 0.2 μm

Ultra-Precision

Optical surfaces, high-pressure seals, precision bearings

0.05

Ra 0.05 μm

Mirror Finish

Decorative, optical reflectors, medical implants

3. Material Machinability Reference

Machinability ratings help predict how easily a material can be cut. Ratings are relative to steel 1212 (100%).

Vật LiệuĐánh GiáĐộ KhóGhi Chú
Brass C360100%EasiestBenchmark material - highest speed, best finish
Aluminum 6061-T690%EasyExcellent chip formation, use polished flutes
Aluminum 7075-T670%EasySlightly abrasive, carbide tooling recommended
Aluminum 505260%ModerateGummy - use sharp tools, increased clearance
Carbon Steel 101855%ModerateBUE risk at low speeds, coolant required
Stainless Steel 30350%ModerateFree-machining grade - sulfur improves chip break
Alloy Steel 414035%HardPre-hardened to 28-32 HRC, reduce speed 50% vs 1018
Stainless Steel 30425%DifficultWork-hardens - rigid setup, constant feed essential
Stainless Steel 31622%DifficultSimilar to 304, use flood coolant, avoid dwell
Titanium Grade 518%Very DifficultLow thermal conductivity - slow speed, high feed, sharp carbide
Magnesium AZ91D95%EasyExcellent machinability - fire safety precautions required
Copper C11020%DifficultExtremely gummy - sharp HSS, high rake angle

4. Thread Standards & Tapped Hole Design

Standard thread specifications and design guidelines for CNC-machined tapped holes. Thread milling is recommended over tapping for tight-tolerance applications.

Metric Coarse (M)

Phạm vi: M2 - M48

Bước: 0.4 - 5.0 mm

General fastening, ISO standard

Metric Fine (MF)

Phạm vi: M8x1 - M48x3

Bước: 1.0 - 3.0 mm

Precision adjustment, thin-wall applications

UNC (Unified Coarse)

Phạm vi: #0 - 2"

Bước: 80 - 4.5 TPI

General fastening, ANSI standard

UNF (Unified Fine)

Phạm vi: #0 - 1-1/2"

Bước: 80 - 12 TPI

High-strength, vibration-resistant joints

NPT (Pipe Thread)

Phạm vi: 1/8" - 2"

Bước: Tapered 1:16

Fluid fittings, pneumatic connections

Thread Milling

Phạm vi: Any form

Bước: Any pitch

Best for hard materials, large diameters, blind holes

Hướng Dẫn Độ Sâu Ren

Độ sâu ren không được vượt quá 3× đường kính danh nghĩa đối với lỗ mù. Đối với lỗ thông, đảm bảo ít nhất 1,5× đường kính ăn khớp ren hoàn toàn. Phay ren được ưu tiên hơn taro đối với các chi tiết giá trị cao — một mũi taro gãy có thể làm hỏng toàn bộ chi tiết.

5. Design for CNC Machining — Quick Reference

Minimum Wall Thickness

0.5 mm for metals (aluminum). Increase to 0.8 mm for plastics. Walls thinner than 0.5 mm risk vibration and deflection.

Internal Corner Radii

Minimum R = tool radius (typically 0.5-3 mm). Sharp internal corners are impossible - always add a radius matching standard end mill sizes.

Cavity Depth

Max depth <= 4x tool diameter for standard end mills. Deeper cavities require extended-reach tooling and reduced feed rates.

Hole Diameter

Standard drill sizes recommended. Avoid non-standard diameters where possible. Minimum hole size: 0.5 mm for metals.

Undercuts

Standard undercuts require T-slot or dovetail cutters. Width limited to tool diameter. Design reliefs where possible.

Text & Engraving

Minimum text height: 1.5 mm for legible engraving. Use stick fonts (single-line). Avoid serif fonts at small sizes.

Thin Floor Sections

Minimum 0.5 mm floor thickness in metals. Thinner sections risk warping from machining stress or clamping force.

Setups & Orientations

Design parts to minimize setups. Each additional setup adds cost and datum error. Plan locating features.

6. Achievable Tolerances by Feature Type

Đặc TínhTiêu ChuẩnChính XácGhi Chú
Linear dimension+/-0.1 mm+/-0.005 mmISO 2768-f standard; precision with measurement
Hole diameter+/-0.05 mm+/-0.005 mmReamed or bored holes achieve tighter tolerances
Hole position+/-0.1 mm+/-0.02 mmDepends on machine - 5-axis is most accurate
Flatness0.05 mm0.01 mmPer 100 mm; larger surfaces need face milling
Perpendicularity0.05 mm0.01 mmSingle-setup machining preferred
Concentricity0.05 mm0.01 mmSingle-setup boring achieves best results
Surface finishRa 0.8 umRa 0.2 umPost-process: polishing, lapping, superfinishing
Angular tolerance+/-0.5 deg+/-0.05 deg5-axis direct; 3-axis requires sine fixturing
Thread fit class6H / 2B4H / 3BThread milling for precision classes