| Machining Type | Description | Typical Applications | Typical Tolerance* |
| Drilling Holes | Creating through-holes or blind holes; can be countersunk or counterbored. | Mounting to PCBs, housings, brackets | ±0.05–0.1 mm |
| Tapping (Thread Cutting) | Cutting internal threads into drilled holes (metric or imperial sizes). | Screw mounting points, mechanical assembly | ±0.05 mm (thread pitch) |
| Milling (Slotting/Pocketing) | Removing material to form slots, pockets, or contours via CNC milling. | Airflow channels, component clearance | ±0.05 mm |
| Turning (Lathe Machining) | Rotating part shaping for cylindrical designs. | Round LED housings, motor cooling parts | ±0.05 mm diameter |
| Surface Facing | Flattening base or top surfaces for smoothness and flatness. | Thermal interface base, assembly surfaces | Flatness ≤0.05 mm |
| Chamfering & Deburring | Beveling edges and removing burrs. | Safety edges, assembly-friendly designs | ±0.1 mm |
| Counterboring | Flat-bottom recess for bolt heads below surface. | Concealed fastening | ±0.05 mm |
| Countersinking | Conical recess for flush-fitting screws. | Flush mounting of flat-head screws | ±1° angle tolerance |
| Thread Milling | Milling threads with high precision. | Large-diameter or special threads | ±0.05 mm |
| Keyway & Groove Cutting | Creating alignment slots or mechanical keyways. | Rotating assemblies, precision alignment | ±0.05 mm |
| Custom Fin Shaping | Adjusting fin height, thickness, or angles. | Optimized airflow, reduced weight | ±0.05 mm |
| Pocket Milling | Creating recessed cavities for components. | Sensor integration, thermal pads | ±0.05 mm |
| Engraving / Marking | Permanent marking with CNC or laser. | Logo, part number, serial code | ±0.1 mm |
| Surface Texturing | Micro-grooves or patterns for heat or coating benefits. | Enhanced emissivity, coating adhesion | ±0.05 mm depth |
| Assembly Features Machining | Machining snap-fit tabs, pins, interlocks. | Modular heatsinks, quick assembly | ±0.05 mm |
| Heat Pipe Integration | Slots/holes for embedded heat pipes or vapor chambers. | High-power cooling systems | ±0.05 mm |