Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
At SendCutSend, we do our CNC machining a little different than your typical shop. In this episode of Cutting Corners with Jim and Jake we walk through SendCutSend's CNC Machining process and (DFM) Design for Manufacturing tips that will help you get better parts faster and avoid unnecessary costs.
We cover what file type is needed for SendCutSend CNC milling (hint, it's STEP) and the common design mistakes that we see from customers. Just a few of the things we touch on are internal corner radii, deep pockets, tool reach, collisions, edge breaks, tolerances and more.
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00: Intro
00:33: What file type do we need for CNC Machining
02:24: Why we don't do full assemblies
03:17: How we machine CNC parts
06:11: Which collisions can occur
09:57: Why do we apply edge breaks
11:29: Our CNC machining tolerances
15:37: Simplify your parts for speed and price
SendCutSend Featured Services:
CNC Machining: sendcutsend.com/services/cnc-machining
CNC Guidelines: sendcutsend.com/guidelines/cnc-machining
Want to rock the same gear as Jim and Jake? Grab your SendCutSend merch here: store.sendcutsend.com
Custom sheet metal manufacturing and processing. From prototype to large production runs, get sale and assembly ready custom parts shipped in as little as 2 days; No minimum quantities; free US shipping on orders over $39; made In the USA: bit.ly/4dwW6rU
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/sendcutsend
At SendCutSend, we do our CNC machining a little different than your typical shop. In this episode of Cutting Corners with Jim and Jake we walk through SendCutSend's CNC Machining process and (DFM) Design for Manufacturing tips that will help you get better parts faster and avoid unnecessary costs.
We cover what file type is needed for SendCutSend CNC milling (hint, it's STEP) and the common design mistakes that we see from customers. Just a few of the things we touch on are internal corner radii, deep pockets, tool reach, collisions, edge breaks, tolerances and more.
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00: Intro
00:33: What file type do we need for CNC Machining
02:24: Why we don't do full assemblies
03:17: How we machine CNC parts
06:11: Which collisions can occur
09:57: Why do we apply edge breaks
11:29: Our CNC machining tolerances
15:37: Simplify your parts for speed and price
SendCutSend Featured Services:
CNC Machining: sendcutsend.com/services/cnc-machining
CNC Guidelines: sendcutsend.com/guidelines/cnc-machining
Want to rock the same gear as Jim and Jake? Grab your SendCutSend merch here: store.sendcutsend.com
Custom sheet metal manufacturing and processing. From prototype to large production runs, get sale and assembly ready custom parts shipped in as little as 2 days; No minimum quantities; free US shipping on orders over $39; made In the USA: bit.ly/4dwW6rU
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/sendcutsend
