Guides
Micro Machining Guides
Written for engineers and buyers who source precision parts under 10 mm. Every number is labelled typical. Your drawing and the shop decide the real one.
- Process
Nov 5, 2026Handling, Cleaning and Packaging Micro Parts Without Damage
How to keep micro parts undamaged from machine to customer: handling rules, ultrasonic cleaning, drying, tray and gel packaging, counting and what to put in the RFQ.
- Process
Nov 4, 2026Deburring Micro Parts: Electrochemical, Abrasive and Thermal Methods Compared
How burrs are removed from micro parts: tumbling, abrasive flow, electrochemical, thermal energy and electropolishing, with typical burr sizes, edge radii and limits.
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Nov 3, 2026Centerless Grinding of Micro Pins and Shafts: What Tolerances to Expect
How centerless grinding makes micro pins and shafts: through-feed vs in-feed, typical diameter tolerance, roundness, finish, length limits and drawing notes.
- Materials
Nov 2, 2026Free-Cutting Brass for Micro Turned Parts: Grades, Lead Rules and Plating Allowances
Why free-cutting brass C36000 suits micro turned parts: grade equivalents, lead-free options, typical tolerances, plating allowances, cracking risks and drawing notes.
- Materials
Nov 1, 2026Beryllium Copper and Phosphor Bronze for Micro Contacts and Springs
How to choose beryllium copper or phosphor bronze for micro contacts: strength, conductivity, heat treat shrink, machining, beryllium safety and plating notes.
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Oct 31, 2026303 vs 316L Stainless Steel for Micro Components: Machinability, Corrosion and Cost
Compare 303 and 316L stainless for micro components: machining behavior, corrosion resistance, medical suitability, burrs, tolerance, cost ratio and how to choose.
- Choosing a Supplier
Oct 30, 2026How to Choose a Micro Machining Supplier
How to tell a real micro machining supplier from a general CNC shop: machines, measuring room, DFM questions, documents, trial orders and a checklist.
- Cost
Oct 29, 2026What Micro Machined Parts Cost and Why Inspection Is Half of It
What drives micro machining cost: setup, cycle time, tool wear, inspection and deburring, how quantity changes unit price and drawing changes that cut it.
- Materials
Oct 28, 2026Materials for Micro Machining: Stainless, Titanium, Brass, PEEK and More
How materials behave in micro machining: stainless 303 and 316L, titanium, brass, copper, aluminum, tool steel and plastics, with typical tolerances.
- Inspection
Oct 27, 2026How Micro Parts Are Measured: CMM, Optical and Vision Inspection
How micro machined parts are inspected: small-stylus CMMs, vision systems, microscopes and gauges, measurement uncertainty and what to agree with a shop.
- Process
Oct 26, 2026Minimum Feature Sizes, Tools and Tolerances in Micro Milling and Turning
Typical minimum feature sizes, micro tool diameters, depth limits and tolerances in micro milling and turning, plus design rules that keep parts machinable.
- Buyer Guide
Oct 25, 2026Micro Machining: A Buyer's Guide to Very Small Precision Parts
What micro machining is, which processes make parts under 10 mm, typical tolerances and feature sizes, cost drivers and how to write a usable RFQ.
- Process
Oct 25, 2026Swiss-Type Turning for Micro Parts: When a Sliding-Head Lathe Is the Right Call
How Swiss-type sliding-head lathes make small turned parts, which parts suit them, typical tolerances, bar stock rules and when another process is better.
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