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Can CNC Parts Be Manufactured Directly from Drawings?
Q1: Can CNC parts be produced only based on technical drawings?
Yes. CNC machining allows parts to be manufactured directly from customer-provided drawings, including 2D drawings (PDF, DWG) and 3D files (STEP, IGES).
Q2: What information should be included in CNC drawings?
A complete CNC drawing should include:
Dimensions and tolerances
Material specifications
Surface finish requirements
Quantity and revision notes
Q3: Is sample-based machining also possible?
Yes. If drawings are not available, CNC parts can also be reverse-engineered based on physical samples, followed by machining according to confirmed specifications.
Q4: How does drawing-based CNC machining reduce errors?
Manufacturing directly from drawings minimizes interpretation errors and ensures parts are produced exactly according to engineering intent, improving consistency and reliability.