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With meviy, you can order your custom sheet metal parts quickly and easily online by uploading your 3D CAD file. Below you will find general tips on the design of your sheet metal parts and how you can design them more efficiently and cost-effectively.
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If you encounter following error codes
1. the file format could not be read
2. PMI could not be calculated
this means that you are using 3D CAD formats and extensions that are not supported by meviy. To solve this problem, we recommend that you check and adjust the list of formats supported by meviy.
This error is caused by uploading a form that is not available for an automatic quote with meviy. To resolve this issue, please check the available shapes that we can offer with meviy.
This error occurs if the desired sheet thickness is not supported. To solve this problem, please adjust the model so that it matches the available sheet thickness.
This error occurs if the sheet thickness is not constant during creation of the part or if the bending radius R is not within the possible range. To solve this problem, please adjust the model so that the sheet thickness is uniform.
This error occurs if the distance between the holes and the edge, or between holes, is below the possible range. To solve this problem, please increase the distance between holes and the end faces or between the individual holes.
This error occurs if the distance between the bend and the hole is below the limit value. To rectify this problem, either increase the distance between the bend and the hole or create an opening at the bending edge (cut-out).
This error occurs if the bending height is below the limit value. To rectify this problem, increase the bending height to a suitable dimension. Detailed information can be found on our technical information page.
This error occurs if the shape of the hole is not recognised. To fix this, please change the hole to a supported shape and upload the file again.
The sheet thickness must be the same on both sides. In the example on the left, the sheet metal part has a sheet thickness of 1 mm on one side and 0.8 mm on the other. To receive a quote for this sheet metal part and to enable manufacturing, both sides must have the same sheet thickness. For example, 0.8mm or 1mm on both sides. Please check your three-dimensional CAD file and upload the part to meviy again.
Always model the inside radius (R inner) of the bend as follows. The inner radius must be greater than or equal to the sheet thickness. The inner radius must also be smaller than the sheet thickness. Both values together should result in the outer radius (R outer).
R outer equals inside radius plus sheet thickness
The inner bending radius should be at least ten, while the outer bending radius should correspond to the inner radius plus the sheet thickness. Please refer to the following section for the range of bending radii.
The sheet thickness must be the same on both sides. In the example on the left, you can see a bent sheet metal part with a sheet thickness of one millimetre on one side and nought-point-eight millimetres on the other. In order to receive a quote for this sheet metal part and to be able to manufacture it, both sides must have the same sheet thickness. For example, nought-point-eight millimetres or one millimetre on both sides. Please check your three-dimensional CAD file and upload the part to meviy again.
