Sheet Metal
Knowledge Base
Practical technical guides for engineers and procurement teams. Material selection, tolerances, DFM principles, surface finishing, and cost optimization — written from production experience.
SPCC vs SGCC: Which Steel Grade for Your Part?
A direct comparison of cold-rolled and galvanized steel for sheet metal fabrication — covering corrosion resistance, weldability, coating compatibility, and cost.
Read guide →Powder Coating Quality: What to Specify and How to Verify
Film thickness, adhesion testing, pre-treatment requirements, and common defects — a technical reference for buyers specifying powder coat on sheet metal parts.
Read guide →Sheet Metal Tolerances: Laser Cutting and CNC Bending
Achievable tolerances for laser cutting, punching, and CNC press brake bending — with guidance on when tight tolerances increase cost and how to specify them correctly.
Read guide →DFM for Sheet Metal: 12 Design Rules That Reduce Cost
Practical DFM guidelines for sheet metal parts: minimum bend radius, hole-to-edge distances, flange heights, hardware placement, and features that complicate production.
Read guide →How to Reduce Sheet Metal Part Cost Without Sacrificing Quality
Seven proven methods for reducing fabrication cost — from nesting efficiency and material grade selection to hardware consolidation and finish specification.
Read guide →Send Your Drawing for DFM Review
Upload your drawing and we'll review it for manufacturability, flag any issues, and return a detailed quotation.