This guide compares CNC milling and turning, outlining key machine types and their advantages for precision and cost. It explains common cutting tools and machining processes, with practical advice on selecting the right operations.

The guide also introduces essential GD&T concepts and tolerance types, highlighting how materials, machines, and tooling impact precision.

It provides a systematic approach to material selection, covers post-processing methods and their applications, and reviews the role of cutting fluids. Finally, it identifies main cost drivers from design complexity to production volume.