Geometry
Dimensional
Accuracy (+/- 0.001 inches per inch)
Too Low: 2
Easily Achieved: 20 or higher
Surface
Roughness (microinches)
Too Low: 32
Easily Achieved: 64or higher
Bounding
Box Volume (cubic inches)
Low: 0.5 - 1
Just Right 1 - 500
High: 500 - 600
Wall
Thickness
Uniform Walls Prefered: No
Max Wall Thickness (inches): 12
Min Wall Thickness (inches): 0.1
(over a 5" inch span)
Rounded Corners Prefered:
No
Compatible
Shapes:
Although a variety of
configurations ca nbe produced using various milling cutters, most
compatible shapes are of the following categories:
- Planar
- Prismatic
- Constant Cross Section
- for parts with a low length to width ratio.
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