Machining limits
Each manufacturing process has its limits
Machining limits are the constraints imposed by various manufacturing processes. You can check whether your design is within limits. For example, you might want to know:
- Can a part 36" long be machined?
- Is acrylic compatible with machining?
- Is aluminum compatible with nickel plating?
- Can bends be spaced 0.1" apart?
- How large a part can be cut?
- How much will a certain part cost?
- How much more will it cost to increase the size of the part?
To determine the machining limits relevant to your design:
- Draw your part or a much simplified version of it. For example, simply drawing a rectangle can determine size limits.
- Choose Job | Price/Analyze.
- Take note of any warnings or errors.
Note: Warnings shown in Job | Price | Tips do not indicate that your part cannot be manufactured. The incompatibilities listed are only for certain machines - you can proceed with your design.
