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Machine Shop Engineering

Which feature should be machined last to maintain dimensional accuracy?

A
Final Boss Surface
B
Critical Bore
C

Mounting Hole Pattern

D

Thin Wall Section

Which feature should be machined last to maintain dimensional accuracy?
B
Critical Bore should be machined last to maintain dimensional accuracy.
WHY
Machining the bore last ensures it isn’t distorted by residual stresses or earlier clamping forces. It's the feature most likely to affect fit, so saving it for the final stage preserves accuracy and functionality.
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