How to bend parts with odd flange shapes?
If your bent part requires an odd flange shape, we can bend it if you create a flat reference point or “break-off tab.” Learn how to set up your design for successful bending with an irregular flange shape.
If your bent part requires an odd flange shape, we can bend it if you create a flat reference point or “break-off tab.” Learn how to set up your design for successful bending with an irregular flange shape.
You can prevent deformation and tearing with bent parts by adjusting flange length, moving cut features away from the bend line, or adding bend reliefs. Read the full FAQ to learn how!
Our bend relief requirements depend on the material chosen for your part. We provide a relief depth specification for each bendable material thickness to remove the guesswork. Read the full FAQ to learn how to apply it!
Our channel bend (also known as u-channel and c-channel) requirements depend on the material, stock thickness, and part design geometry. Read the full FAQ to learn our general and specific limits for these types of bends!
Window bends have additional requirements since they’re enclosed. Read the full FAQ to learn about minimum sizing and other considerations for window and recessed bends.
Our requirements for joggle bends depend on the material and bend angles. Generally, the more acute the angle, the more space is required between bends. Learn our specific criteria in the full FAQ!
Flange length is measured from the center of a bend to the nearest cut edge. Learn how to apply our minimum flange specs for successful parts and quick turnarounds!
Mirrored parts are easy to order at SendCutSend. Learn about operation and material considerations for part mirroring and how to order these types of parts by either using our Duplicate item button or uploading a separate file.
We bend sheet metal and polycarbonate with a process known as air bending. This means our bend radii are set for each material thickness and we’re unable to offer large radiused flanges. compound bends, or custom bend radiuses upon request.
Bending polycarbonate comes with a different set of considerations than forming sheet metal. Learn about design requirements for plastic bending to ensure your parts are processed successfully!
You can access the part preview tools by clicking the preview image on any part in your account, or from the instant quoter. Then, under the preview image of your part, select the Tools option. From there you can directly measure your part or access material specs.
Find tolerance specifications for each material thickness on each material page in our Material Catalog. We provide cutting, bending, and material thickness tolerances so you can plan accordingly!
To use our online Parts Builder, we recommend logging into your SendCutSend account first. Then select a template. From there, adjust units, dimensions, and feature placement, add bend lines if needed, and save your part before getting an instant quote!
We’re unable to share DXFs for parts created in our Parts Builder. If you want to modify a part beyond the options available in the Parts Builder, our Design Services team or Design Partners can help! We also have CAD tutorials for free software like QCAD and Inkscape.
We’re unable to process existing parts that are sent to us, since we cut from in-stock materials and only provide post processing services like bending, tapping, and finishing for parts we have cut.
If you need to access a former employee’s SendCutSend account, there are a few options available. Read the full FAQ to learn more! If there are any issues, please contact our Support team and let us know how we can help!
We refer to our business accounts as ‘Organizations’, which enable employees to benefit from their company’s tax exempt status, credit terms, and more. To set one up for your company, email support@sendcutsend.com and request to set up an Organization.
To join your company’s Organization, you can either choose to join as soon as you set up a SendCutSend account using your work email address, accept an invitation from a coworker who is already part of your company’s Organization, or contact our Support team and request to be added.
We provide multiple resources for design help, including our online Parts Builder, Design Services, trusted Design Partners, file setup and export tutorials, material selection tips, file setup FAQs, and service design guidelines!
Team SendCutSend manufactures all parts with their own equipment in two US facilities. This includes everything from DFM, cutting, post processing, and quality control before shipping parts.
We only offer 2D perpendicular through-cutting in flat sheet materials and cannot produce any partial depth cut options. Learn about the variety of services we offer on our service pages. Before uploading your file, be sure to check out our guideline pages to make sure your file is production-ready!
Formal quotes can be tax exempt! Just make sure the person creating the formal quote has tax exempt status set up for their SendCutSend account before they create the quote. Then when creating the formal quote, check the tax exempt box at the Address & Billing step.
Yes! If you have a cardboard template of your design and need assistance turning it into a CAD file, our design services may be a good fit for you. Design services start at $49 and allow you to send us your physical template to convert to a CAD file.
Yes, if you have a sketch and need it converted to a CAD file, our design services may be a good fit! Design services start at $49 and allow you to send us a sketch or template that we then convert into a CAD file for you.
Everything you need to know to design for laser-cutting, CNC routing, bending, and tapping.
Everything from software-specific tutorials to material selection tips.
We have sheet metals, plastics, composites, and wood/boards for every project.
Min and Max part sizes for all our materials
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We proudly use hardware by PEM
Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild
| SKU | FH-M8-12 |
| Thread Size | M8 x 1.25 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .315″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.094″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .347″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge or bend | .378″ |
| Minimum distance between two of the same hardware (CL to CL) | .567″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .472″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.100″-0.250″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.104″-0.250″ |
We proudly use hardware by PEM
Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild, G30
| SKU | SO-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 4-40 x .250″ |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .168″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.040″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge or bend | .250″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .345″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .250″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.040″-0.125″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.048″-0.119″ |
We proudly use hardware by PEM
Stainless Steel: 304, 316
| SKU | SO4-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 440 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .166″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.04″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | 400 Stainless Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge or bend | .250″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. Example shown with x2 of the same hardware. | .313″ |
| Recommended panel material | Stainless Steel |
| Coating type | Passivated |
| Length | .250″ |
| 304 Stainless Steel material ranges | 0.048″-0.125″ |
| 316 Stainless Steel material ranges | 0.060″-0.125″ |
