Digital manufacturing guides

Comprehensive knowledge and best practices to get the most out of the manufacturing technologies we use at Hubs. Everything you need to know about 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.

Produce better parts with our in-depth guides

We have always been (and continue to be) committed to delivering the best service possible to our customers. While this often means producing the best quality product, assisting customers to ensure their part is well prepared for a successful production, before the order is placed, is equally important.

The following guides are resources written by us from years of experience to help you design effectively for production.

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CNC Machining

The Complete Engineering Guide
Learn all you need to know about CNC machining in 25 minutes or less. Whether you are an experienced design engineer or just getting started with CNC, this guide is for you.
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Sheet metal fabrication

Learn how to effectively design sheet metal parts. This guide starts with the basics and moves toward design best practices and advice on material selection, finishings and fastenings, with a focus on two sheet metal fabrication processes: bending and laser cutting.

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