CNC technical editorial
Manufacturing with rigor: cited datasheets, verified NOMs, quantitative claims with source. Bilingual coverage focused on Mexico.
- 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.
Upcoming topics
Editorial pipeline in draft/review. 1-2 posts/week in Phase 1.
- F1Fusion 360 vs Mastercam: which to pick for your shop in Mexico
- F3Aluminum 6061 vs 7075: when to specify each and why
- F4IMMEX vs PROSEC: which fits your shop
- F5GD&T in plain English: 14 characteristics per ASME Y14.5