Frequently asked questions
You can find tolerances for bending in the specifications on each material info page in our Material Catalog. Learn about sheet metal vs. plastic and tolerance stackup considerations in the full FAQ! …
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The tooling used in press brakes will often leave a surface mark on the bent sheet metal. These marks are called die marks, die lines, or witness marks, and while difficult to prevent, there are a few things you can do to hide or eliminate the unwanted markings. …
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We have an easy file setup checklist for SolidWorks: File is exported as a DXF; All holes and cutouts are at least 50% material thickness; File is built at a 1:1 scale, preferably in inch units; All objects are on the same layer; All stray points, duplicate lines, empty objects and text areas have been removed; No shapes have open contours; All shapes have been united, combined or merged; All text has been converted to …
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We’re unable to pass delivery instructions along to shipping carriers for you. Instead we recommend contacting the carrier after your package has shipped to submit any special instructions directly. …
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We receive certifications from our metal material suppliers and we can send them to you upon request. You can use the certifications to trace the material back to the supplier, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of each material certification. …
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