A Complete Guide to Sheet Metal Fabrication: Design, Manufacturing & Welding
Taking your sheet metal projects from concept to production with Fictiv's all-in-one resource bundle. Whether you're optimizing manufacturability, perfecting design details, or improving weld integrity, this content stack brings together three expert-authored guides - each focused on a different critical phase of the process.
Unlock the insights trusted by top mechanical engineers, product designers, and manufacturing professionals to save time, reduce costs, and accelerate your go-to-market timeline.
What You Get in The Sheet Metal Design Stack
Sheet Metal Design Guide
Optimize your CAD designs for manufacturability with detailed DFM tips. From feature geometry and hole sizing to material selection and finishing considerations, this guide ensures your parts are ready for real-world production.
What's covered:
- Essential DFM best practices for sheet metal components
- Guidelines for bends, flanges, and holes
- Material selection and its effect on strength and flexibility
- How to minimize distortion and assembly issues
Sheet Metal Manufacturing Guide
Learn how to streamline production with best practices for cutting, bending, finishing, and more. Discover how to select the right materials, manage tolerances, and reduce lead times for scalable, high-quality parts.
What's covered:
- Overview of key manufacturing processes: cutting, bending, forming, and finishing
- Choosing the right materials and thicknesses for your part
- Understanding tolerances and bend allowances
- Surface finishing options for sheet metal
Sheet Metal Welding Guide
Improve weld strength, aesthetics, and efficiency with expert advice on join design, fixture setup, and post-processing. Ideal for engineers designing welded assemblies or sourcing precision-fabricated parts.
What's covered:
- Fundamentals of sheet metal welding processes (MIG, TIG, spot welding, and more)
- Design considerations for welded joints and fixtures
- Tips for maintaining quality in cosmetic welding
Master Every Stage of Sheet Metal Design and Fabrication
- Comprehensive Coverage: Understand every phase of sheet metal fabrication- from concept and prototyping to production welding.
- Proven Best Practices: Authored by Fictiv's design and manufacturing engineering experts.
- Actionable Insights: Get checklists, design rules, and examples to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency.
- Exclusive Access: Download all three guides in one streamlined resource pack.
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