CNC manufacturing in Mexico.
Technical clarity.
Bilingual editorial (ES/EN) on machine shops, machinery, CAM/DFM, materials, GD&T and IMMEX/PROSEC compliance.
For design engineers, manufacturers and procurement teams making decisions on data, not folklore. Cited sources, verifiable numbers.
Seven pillars. One mission: Mexican CNC manufacturing with rigor.
We don't sell vapor. Every article cites sources (datasheets, NOMs, IMMEX rules) and shows real numbers — feeds, speeds, tolerances, materials.
- F0CNC Fundamentals
Lathes, 3-5 axis mills, kinematics, Fanuc/Siemens/Heidenhain controllers.
- F1CAM Software
Fusion 360, Mastercam, Inventor CAM, Onshape — when to use each.
- F2Design for Manufacturing
Process rules, fillets, undercuts, tolerances by material.
- F3Materials & Alloys
Aluminum 6061/7075, steel 1018/4140, titanium, engineering plastics.
- F4MX Compliance
IMMEX, PROSEC, NOM-014, NOM-019, industrial parks.
- F5GD&T & Tolerances
ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101, GD&T in plain English, case studies.
- F6Supplier Directory
Certified machine shops in Mexico — enroll yours.
Latest from the editorial.
Newest articles in English. Datasheets cited, claims verified, NOMs checked.
- Pillar F3
Aluminum 6061 vs 7075: when to choose each (guide for Mexican machine shops)
Technical comparison 6061-T6 vs 7075-T6 with mechanical properties, relative cost in Mexico, machinability, weldability, corrosion resistance, and industry recommendation. Property table with ASTM B209 / MIL-HDBK-5J sources and national supplier directory.
- Pillar F0
CNC machine types: when to use a lathe, 3-axis mill, 5-axis, or machining center
Technical comparison of the 7 most common CNC architectures in Mexican shops: 3-axis VMC, HMC, lathes, 5-axis, EDM, Swiss-type. Capex, materials, tolerances, real use cases.
- Pillar F1
Fusion 360 vs Mastercam vs Inventor CAM 2026: which fits your Mexican shop
Technical and pricing comparison of the three most-used CAM software packages in Mexican machine shops: Autodesk Fusion 360, Mastercam, and Autodesk Inventor CAM. Pricing, 5-axis capabilities, post-processors, local support, and ROI for metal-mechanic SMBs.
- Pillar F1
How to choose the right CAM software for your Mexican shop: decision tree by size, material, and volume
Step-by-step decision guide for Mexican metal-mechanic shops evaluating CAM software. Key variables: shop size, materials (aluminum, steel, Inconel), monthly volume, part type, budget, machine park. Includes full decision tree, cost-per-material comparison, and CTA to Mexico CAM provider directory.
- Pillar F2
10 DFM rules that save thousands of pesos in CNC machining
Design for manufacturability rules for CNC machining tailored to Mexican shops: internal radii, wall thickness, pocket depth, threads, undercuts, tolerances, batch sizing. Each rule with its avoided cost.
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