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Sheet Metal Design Guide: Protolabs

Introduction

Welcome to the comprehensive sheet metal design guide by Protolabs. In this guide, we will explore the intricacies of sheet metal design, key considerations, and tips to optimize your designs for manufacturing efficiency.

Understanding Sheet Metal

In this section, we delve into the basics of sheet metal, its properties, and common applications. Understanding the material is crucial for designing parts that meet both form and function requirements.

Properties of Sheet Metal

Discuss the properties of sheet metal, including ductility, formability, and strength. Explain how these properties impact design decisions.

Common Applications

Explore the diverse applications of sheet metal in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Highlight the versatility and advantages of using sheet metal in various projects.

Design Guidelines

This section focuses on essential design guidelines to consider when creating sheet metal parts. From bend allowances to hole sizes, every detail plays a vital role in the manufacturability of your designs.

Bend Radii and Tolerances

Detail the importance of bend radii and tolerances in sheet metal design. Provide recommendations for optimal bend radii based on material thickness and considerations for tight tolerances.

Hole Sizes and Tooling

Discuss the impact of hole sizes on manufacturing processes and tooling costs. Offer insights into best practices for hole geometries and their effects on part integrity.

Protolabs Services

Discover how Protolabs can streamline your sheet metal design and production process. From rapid prototyping to low-volume manufacturing, Protolabs offers a range of services to bring your designs to life.

Rapid Prototyping

Explore the benefits of rapid prototyping with Protolabs. Learn how quick-turn sheet metal parts can accelerate your product development cycle and validate your designs.

Low-Volume Production

Understand how Protolabs' low-volume production capabilities can help you transition from prototyping to full-scale manufacturing. Discover cost-effective solutions for small batch orders.

In conclusion, mastering sheet metal design is a critical skill for engineers and designers working on intricate projects. By implementing the guidelines and leveraging Protolabs' services, you can elevate your designs to new heights of precision and efficiency. Start your sheet metal design journey today with Protolabs!

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Mission And Vision

OUR SERVICES

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Equipped with 3-4-5 axis CNC milling and CNC turning machines, which enable us to handle even more complex parts with high precision.

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Our talented sheet metal engineers and skilled craftsmen work together to provide high quality custom metal products.

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About Us

What can we do?

Sigma Technik Limited, as a prototype production company and rapid manufacturer focusing on rapid prototyping and low volume production of plastic and metal parts, has advanced manufacturing technology, one-stop service, diversified manufacturing methods, on-demand manufacturing services and efficient manufacturing processes, which can provide customers with high-quality, efficient and customized product manufacturing services and help customers improve product quality and market competitiveness.

CNC Machining Case Application Field

CNC machining is a versatile manufacturing technology that can be used for a wide range of applications. Common examples include components for the aerospace, automotive, medical industries and etc.

Automotive components

Aerospace components

Medical components

Metal and plastic processing

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CNC Machining FAQs

Get the support you need on CNC machining and engineering information by reading the FAQ here.

It may be caused by unstable processing equipment or tool wear and other reasons, so it is necessary to check the equipment and tools in time and repair or replace them.

It may be due to severe wear of cutting tools or inappropriate cutting parameters, which require timely replacement or adjustment of cutting tools or adjustment of machining parameters.

It may be caused by programming errors, program transmission errors, or programming parameter settings, and it is necessary to check and modify the program in a timely manner.

It may be due to equipment imbalance or unstable cutting tools during the processing, and timely adjustment of equipment and tools is necessary.

The quality and usage method of cutting fluid can affect the surface quality of parts and tool life. It is necessary to choose a suitable cutting fluid based on the processing materials and cutting conditions, and use it according to the instructions.

It may be due to residual stress in the material and thermal deformation during processing, and it is necessary to consider the compatibility between the material and processing technology to reduce part deformation.