Laser CuttingPreparing DXF Files for Laser Cutting: A Practical Checklist
A clean drawing is the quickest route to an accurate quote and a part that is right first time. These are the checks worth running before you send a DXF.
Guides & Know-how
Short, practical reading for engineers, buyers and designers who send sheet metal work to a job shop.
- Laser Cutting
MaterialsChoosing Sheet Material and Thickness for Laser Cutting & Bending
Mild steel, stainless or aluminium? 2 mm or 3 mm? A practical guide to choosing material and thickness for parts that are cut, bent and finished.
Powder CoatingWhy Pre-Treatment Matters in Powder Coating
A powder coat is only as good as the surface underneath it. Here is what happens to a part before the powder goes on, and why it decides how long the finish lasts.
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