Choosing the Right Sheet Metal Thickness: A B2B Buyer’s Guide
How to select sheet metal thickness for OEM parts. Gauge vs mm, thickness by application, bend radius rules, welding considerations, cost implications, and tolerance.
Design Guide
Design Guide
Design Guide
K-Factor and Bend Allowance: A Sheet Metal Designer’s Guide
Technical guide to K-factor and bend allowance for sheet metal designers. Typical K-factors by material, bend allowance vs bend deduction, flat blank calculation, and CAD software tips.
Design Guide
Design for Assembly (DFA): 8 Rules to Cut Assembly Cost
Eight practical Design for Assembly rules for sheet metal — minimize part count, self-locating features, top-down assembly, captive fasteners, Poka-Yoke, and more. Real examples from the factory floor.
Design Guide
OEM Electrical Enclosure Design Guide
Nine DFM rules for sheet metal enclosures that reduce tooling cost, shorten lead time, and avoid common production mistakes. From a Ningbo factory that has built 10,000+ enclosures.