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Tube Cutting and Bending - Frequently Asked Questions
Laser Tube Cutting is the process by which tube stock material is selectively cut to form various shapes, holes, designs, and/or channels using a controllable precision laser. Tube Bending consists of a series of manufacturing processes that alter the shape of a pipe or tube to create the desired geometry or features that…
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Does Xometry offer PEM fasteners?
Yes, Xometry offers PEM fasteners in our sheet metal manufacturing processes. A little more on PEM: PEM® brand fasteners utilize self-clinching, broaching, flaring, surface mount, or weld technology to provide strong, reusable, and permanent threads and mounting points in thin sheet metal, P.C. board materials, and other…
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What sheet metal thicknesses does Xometry offer?
Sheet metal parts are commonly made using aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, and copper. The pre-treated sheet can be sourced, including galvanized metal. You can find all of the standard thicknesses for materials we carry on our Standard Sheet Sizes resource page. Metal blanking is recommended to be below 4'…
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Tolerances of Machined and Sheet Metal Parts
Xometry's Manufacturing Partner Network makes thousands of machines available to make your part at the click of a mouse. Since the minimum requirement to machine a part is a solid CAD file, we offer these general tolerances and guidelines (also found in our Manufacturing Standards). As always, we have free online Design…
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Quoting With DXF Files
You can get an instant quote using DXF files and specifying the required thickness in an intuitive user interface. After you specify a thickness, you can specify the material, finish, features, and inspection requirements. Designers should consider a few requirements to upload a DXF successfully: Some quick tips Here are…
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What are Xometry's Sheet Metal services?
Watch our video on Sheet Metal: Xometry can provide sheet metal fabrication services. We use standard gauge metal which can be cut, bent, punched, and finished to your design specifications. Sheet metal starts with a flat sheet and is typically cut out with a laser or water jet to make the flat pattern. This pattern is…