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REF-CNC-4

Field Value
Title Protolabs CNC turning design guidelines
Type guide
URL https://www.protolabs.com/resources/design-tips/cnc-turning-design-guidelines/
Notes Turning-specific geometry and support constraints.
Linked rules 6

Rules Using This Reference

Rule Pack Severity Title
CNC-025 B_CNC major Part size exceeds typical machine envelope (flag for special setup/fixture)
TURN-001 B_CNC major Turned walls thinner than guideline risk failure
TURN-002 B_CNC critical Sharp inside corners become radiused naturally
TURN-003 B_CNC major Turned outside corners usually chamfered
TURN-004 B_CNC major Min hole sizes for turning (axial/radial) — flag below
TURN-005 B_CNC major Long slender turned sections: flag chatter risk

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