Sheet - metal processing is a non - additive, the non - dimming process.It takes a flat starting material, and by definition, in the entire part in maintaining a constant material thickness.In some cases, by arranging a plurality of metal plates welded together may be selectively thickened parts of the region, but this is expensive and not common practice.

Design of the Metal PlateHas its own standard, with other production - related variations.The parts feature and function of the early design stage. The more you know, is the design for manufacturing can be completed earlier.However, if the feature has a design problem, manufacturing suppliers should be able to say all this to come up with solutions.In some case, that supplier may even have to quickly highlight design improvements to the design of the analysis software.Some design considerations:
 

• When using the "universal" tool configurations without special tool components, of sheet metal is the most economical.If the individual components become too complicated, consider the use of a universal tool for manufacturing of the parts are welded or riveted together.
• Since the bending tensile metal, away from the function must be curved in order to avoid deformation.Useful agreed with material thicknesses of the 4T - 4 times.
• By using a linear ram in a press mold and the metal plate, causing bending of the bending machine, the design does not allow you to create a closed geometric shape.
• Sheet metal tolerance than the machining tolerances or 3D printing.Influence factors including the thickness tolerances of the material, the use of the machine parts and production steps in............................................................The suppliers generally provide relevant tolerances of the details.
• In that individual parts should be used on a uniform bending radius, for example 0. 030 inch (industry standard), in order to reduce the number of machine settings and accelerating production.
• Where possible, in order to maintain a standard distance for bending the edges of the material thickness of four times.This will remove the desired bending of the excess material is required.
• Thin web of material can cause cracking or warpage.Other assembly methods are preferred.
• PEM - hardware when considering that the manufacturer of the installation position of the material and thickness of the minimum requirements.