Technical guides
Short, practical guides for designers and buyers: what to know to design your part for production and get an accurate quote.
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Designing for CNC tube bending: diameter, wall thickness and bend radius
Bend radius, wall thickness, straight length between bends and springback: what to know to design a bent tube part that is easy to produce.
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What information and files to send with an RFQ
The files and details to include when you request a quote for a sheet metal part, welded assembly or tube part: a short checklist.
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Sheet metal parts from die to series production: steps and timing
From die design to tryout and sample approval: the steps that take a new sheet metal part into series production, what drives the timing, and a 12-week project example.
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Sourcing metal parts from Türkiye: a guide for US buyers
Quotes, ocean shipping times, delivery terms, US import duties, PPAP and time zones: what to plan for when you source metal parts from Türkiye.
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EN, ASTM and SAE: material equivalents for sheet, tube and aluminum
Close EN equivalents for common ASTM, SAE and AA grades used in stamped parts, welded assemblies and grab rails, and what to check before accepting one.
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Sourcing metal parts from Türkiye: a guide for European buyers
Customs Union and A.TR, road freight times to Germany, CBAM, quotes and quality documentation: what to plan for when sourcing metal parts from Türkiye.
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