The cut looks right, but the formed part misses the mating hole or datum.
Material thickness, bend radius, K-factor, grain direction, and the real assembly datum must be discussed together.
For equipment, enclosure, and automation buyers
Flat patterns that fit the assembly.
Send a DXF, 2D drawing, 3D model, sample, or photo for a focused review of material, thickness, cut features, bend sequence, hole position, threads, welds, finish, quantity, and inspection requirements.
Confidential project? Request NDA handling before sharing sensitive drawings. The initial review is technical guidance, not an automatic quote.
CINEMATIC FACTORY INTRO / FABRICATION REVIEW
Drawing-led fabricationCut features, bends, holes, threads, welds, and datums reviewed together.
Material-aware routeStainless, aluminum, carbon steel, copper, and drawing-defined thickness.
Finish and markingDeburr, polish, passivate, plate, blacken, mark, and pack per application.
Sample to batchUse the accepted first article as the handoff for repeat production.
Where fabrication RFQs drift
A flat part can create a three-dimensional assembly delay.
Sheet-metal problems often appear after cutting or forming: a bend allowance changes the hole position, a sharp edge remains, a thread deforms, or a finish changes the fit.
A bracket or cover fails at the edge, bend, weld, or fastener interface.
Deburr, bend sequence, corner relief, weld access, threads, and surface finish affect how the finished part behaves.
The first piece fits, but the repeat order shifts after tooling or material changes.
Inspection points, approved sample, material, finish, marking, and packing requirements need to travel with the order.
The fabrication review route
Make the formed part explicit before release.
KEC Tour turns your flat pattern, model, sample, or photo into a practical conversation about cutting, forming, joining, finishing, inspection, and repeat supply.
Read the definition
Confirm material, thickness, flat pattern, datums, cut features, hole positions, bend angles, and tolerances.
Define the route
Review laser cutting, stamping, bending, tapping, welding, workholding, deburring, finish, and marking.
Inspect the first article
Agree critical dimensions, formed geometry, surface expectations, documentation, and packing before approval.
Repeat the accepted route
Carry the approved requirements into the next batch conversation instead of restarting assumptions.
Factory proof for fabrication buyers
See the route behind the drawing.
The cinematic intro establishes factory scale. The supporting HD edits show machining, inspection, and finished-part handling as capability context; they do not represent every sheet-metal route.
Inspection touchpointReview the features that protect fit: holes, datums, formed edges, threads, and finish.
Finished-part handlingProtected batches, finished surfaces, and the handoff after production.
Process visibilityUse the controls to inspect the working environment before sharing your files.
Footage provides capability context; final sheet-metal route and acceptance criteria remain drawing-specific.Open Live Workshop ↗
Sheet-metal and stamping families
Start with the formed part your assembly needs.
The visuals are representative product references; send the actual drawing or flat pattern so the route follows your geometry.
01 / BRACKETS
Mounting brackets, tabs, and formed supports
Hole position, bend angle, corner relief, threads, weld access, and finish requirements.
02 / COVERS & ENCLOSURES
Covers, panels, guards, and small enclosures
Flat pattern, formed edges, mounting interfaces, deburr, marking, and surface finish.
03 / STAMPED INSERTS
Stamped inserts, clips, plates, and interface parts
Material thickness, progressive features, hole patterns, forming, and repeatability.
04 / FINISHED HARDWARE
Parts requiring finishing, marking, and protected packing
Align deburr, plating, passivation, blackening, laser marking, and packing before batch release.
Inspection matched to the drawing
Ask for evidence of the formed part that matters.
The right package may include critical-dimension inspection, material documentation, finish confirmation, weld or marking checks, packing, and an NDA before sensitive files are shared.
- Flat-pattern and formed-dimension requirements identified before first-article approval
- Material, thickness, grain, and surface-finish expectations recorded in the RFQ
- Hole position, bend angle, threads, welds, and deburr requirements clarified
- Repeat-batch packing and marking requirements carried forward
Supplier-assessment documents
Documents are shown for buyer due diligence and remain tied to their named manufacturing entities. Confirm corporate relationship, production site, and project applicability with KEC Tour before relying on them.
ISO 14001:2015Named entity: Dongguan Xuxiang Precision Metal Manufacture Co., Ltd. · Appears valid through 22 September 2027.Open full certificate ↗
IECQ QC080000:2017Named entity: Dongguan Xuxiang Precision Metal Manufacture Co., Ltd. · Appears valid through 3 December 2026.Open full certificate ↗
Third-party supplier assessmentDongguan Xugao Precision Metal Manufacture Co., Ltd. · D-U-N-S 54-325-6989 · Report dated 2 June 2020.Open report for due diligence ↗
Start with the flat pattern
Send the formed part that cannot be replaced by a catalogue item.
Share the application, DXF or drawing, material, thickness, bend details, finish, quantity, and inspection expectations you already know.
Technical review, no obligation.
Request NDA handling before sending sensitive drawings. Your drawings and project details are transferred securely for engineering review.
Request NDA handling before sending sensitive drawings. Your drawings and project details are transferred securely for engineering review.
Sheet-metal RFQ FAQ
Before you upload.
The most useful starting package includes a flat pattern or drawing, material, thickness, bend details, quantity, finish, and the dimensions that matter to the assembly.
Can you review a part from a photo or sample?
Send photos, measurements, an existing sample, or the files you have. The review can identify what must be defined before a repeatable fabrication route is proposed.
Which materials and thicknesses can be discussed?
Common materials include stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, copper, and drawing-defined sheet thicknesses. Finish and corrosion requirements are confirmed per project.
Can you support cutting, bending, tapping, and welding?
These routes can be discussed as part of the project review. Share the flat pattern, formed geometry, weld locations, finish, quantity, and inspection needs.
How do you manage first article and repeat batches?
Share the prototype quantity, expected follow-on volume, target timing, and inspection requirements so the route is planned for both the sample and the production program.
Can we request an NDA before sending a drawing?
Yes. Ask for NDA handling before sharing sensitive drawings or project details. Do not submit controlled or restricted technical data through this general form.