Bending is one of the most commonly used processes when forming sheet metal parts. In this video, we provide some important points to consider when designing for sheet metal bending.



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00:00 Introduction
00:27 Walls: Uniform thickness
00:38 Bends: Radius & orientation
01:10 Bends: Placing bends next to each other
01:26 Bends: Cut reliefs
01:41 Holes & slots: The correct clearance
02:12 Countersinks: Clearance & size
02:32 Curls: The right dimensions
02:59 Hems: The right dimensions
03:41 Flanges & chamfers: The right dimensions
03:57 Tabs & notches: Clearance
04:24 Xometry's Instant Quoting Engine