Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Metal Fabrication
This index collects the questions buyers ask most often about custom metal fabrication. Each answer is summarised here and linked to the page where it is covered in full. For your own part, send the drawing and the volume and we will answer the specific question directly.
Quoting, RFQ and lead time
Can you produce a single prototype part?
Yes. The custom metal parts MOQ starts at one piece. Read the full answer → also covered on 13 other page(s)
Can you support a one-piece order?
Yes. The stated MOQ starts from one piece, making custom metal parts accessible for evaluation or prototype demand. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
Can you support a one-piece prototype?
XCWY offers MOQ 1 when the selected custom metal parts route is practical. A flexible prototype route may be proposed before production tooling is justified for custom metal parts. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
How quickly will I get a quotation?
For a complete custom metal parts RFQ, XCWY targets a quotation within three business hours. Tooling studies, missing standards, unusual tests, or unclear acceptance criteria can extend review. Read the full answer → also covered on 24 other page(s)
What files do I need to send for a quotation?
Send the custom metal parts 2D drawing, 3D model when available, quantities, material, finish, tolerance notes, inspection expectations, packaging, and destination. Conflicting revisions should be resolved before a firm quotation. Read the full answer → also covered on 13 other page(s)
What files make a CNC milling vs sheet metal RFQ technically complete?
For custom metal parts, provide matching 3D and controlled 2D data, material grade and temper, quantities, finish, critical dimensions, inspection expectations, and assembly context. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
What if I need both prototypes and production?
Many teams prototype on a platform and move to a direct factory once the design freezes. Ask the factory to quote both the sample and the production run so you can see the tooling amortisation before committing. Read the full answer →
What is the realistic total lead time for overseas metal parts?
Total lead time is the sum of quotation, drawing review, tooling build, sample production and approval, production, inspection, booking, sea transit and customs clearance — not transit alone. Sample approval is frequently the largest controllable element and depends on your own review speed. Read the full answer →
What minimum order quantity should I expect?
Our production minimum is 100 pieces, rising to 300 for welded assemblies, with samples available from a single piece and CNC machined parts viable from one piece. Minimums vary considerably by supplier and process, and a very low stated minimum sometimes signals a trading company rather than a factory. Read the full answer →
What should I send for a 5-axis CNC milling service quotation?
In machining, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. In machining, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer →
What should I send for a custom aluminum fabrication quotation?
For aluminum, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. For aluminum, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer → also covered on 2 other page(s)
What should I send for a custom copper and brass fabrication quotation?
For copper alloys, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. For copper alloys, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer →
What should I send for a custom metal assembly quotation?
For assemblies, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. For assemblies, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer → also covered on 1 other page(s)
What should I send for a custom metal manufacturing solutions quotation?
Send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. XCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer →
What should I send for a high-volume metal parts production quotation?
At volume, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. At volume, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer →
What should I send for a low-volume metal parts quotation?
In short runs, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. In short runs, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer →
What should I send for a metal design for manufacturing review quotation?
During DFM, send controlled 2D drawings, available 3D files, revision, material, quantity, finish, hardware or weld notes, critical dimensions, and inspection needs. During DFM, xCWY offers a quotation response within three business hours when the package is sufficiently defined. Read the full answer →
Process selection and comparisons
Are deep drawn enclosures better sealed than welded ones?
Generally yes, because a drawn shell has no seams in the body and therefore no weld-related leak paths. A properly executed continuous weld can also be leak-tight, but it depends on weld quality across every unit and normally requires leak testing to confirm. Read the full answer →
At what depth does a part need deep drawing instead of stamping?
As a working rule, once depth exceeds about half the part diameter or width, the part moves into deep drawing territory. Below that, a shallow form on a press is usually sufficient and cheaper. Read the full answer →
Do I need 316L instead of 316 for a welded part?
Yes, if the welded part will see a corrosive environment. The low carbon content prevents chromium carbide precipitation in the heat-affected zone, which is what causes intergranular corrosion after welding. Read the full answer →
On-demand manufacturing vs direct factory: which is cheaper?
No. On-demand manufacturing vs direct factory pricing is not a fixed comparison. Read the full answer →
What is the difference between a progressive die and a compound die?
A compound die performs several cutting operations at a single station in one stroke, while a progressive die performs one operation per station as the strip advances through a sequence of stations. The compound die gives the best hole-to-outline concentricity; the progressive die combines far more operations and produces complex formed… Read the full answer →
What is the difference between deep drawing and metal stamping?
Deep drawing forms a flat blank into a seamless hollow shape by drawing material through a die, while metal stamping cuts and bends sheet without significantly changing wall thickness. Drawing changes the part’s three-dimensional volume; stamping changes its outline and adds bends. Read the full answer →
What is the difference between ISO 9001 vs ISO 13485?
ISO 9001 is a general quality management standard focused on customer satisfaction and continual improvement, applicable to any sector. By contrast, ISO 13485 is a medical device standard oriented toward regulatory compliance, with formal risk management, design controls and traceability retained for the device lifetime. Read the full answer →
What is the main difference between 304 vs 316 vs 316L stainless steel?
316 contains 2 to 3 percent molybdenum, which substantially improves resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion; 304 contains none. 304 has slightly higher chromium, 316 has more nickel. Read the full answer →
What is the most important project-specific check for CNC milling vs sheet metal?
Compare the complete delivered designs rather than process rates alone, including stock waste, setups, joining, hardware, finishing, inspection, and the cost of tolerance accumulation. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
When should an engineer request DFM feedback for CNC milling vs sheet metal?
Request custom metal parts feedback before freezing the drawing and after any material, tolerance, finish, or volume change. An early custom metal parts review leaves room to alter geometry before tooling or purchase orders are released. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
Which construction handles design changes better?
Welded construction, decisively. Changing a cut-out, a dimension or a feature means editing a DXF and adjusting the fixture. Read the full answer →
Which is better for outdoor use, powder coating vs anodizing?
Both perform well outdoors on aluminium when applied correctly. The choice usually comes down to appearance and wear rather than protection. Read the full answer →
Which is faster, laser cutting vs waterjet?
On 3 mm steel, laser is several times faster than waterjet. Waterjet’s speed advantage only appears on very thick plate or exotic materials, where laser cannot operate at all. Read the full answer →
Which process is better for enclosures?
Sheet metal fabrication, in almost all cases. Enclosures are thin-walled, large in area and low in structural mass, which is exactly what folding flat stock is good at. Read the full answer →
Which quality certification applies to CNC milling vs sheet metal?
Work involving custom metal parts operates under XCWY’s ISO 9001:2015 system, certificate 34025Q30296R0S. For custom metal parts, XCWY does not claim ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100, or UL certification. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
Materials
Can steel be anodized?
No. Anodizing is an electrochemical conversion of aluminium into aluminium oxide, so it requires an aluminium substrate. Read the full answer →
Can XCWY sign an NDA for stainless steel hoppers and chutes?
Yes. NDA handling is available for confidential stainless steel hoppers and chutes drawings, models, tooling data, forecasts, and inspection records before detailed technical review. Read the full answer →
Does machining waste much material?
Yes, often substantially. Machining a part from solid can convert most of the purchased block into chips, whereas laser nesting on sheet keeps utilisation high. Read the full answer →
Does stainless steel need passivation after fabrication?
It is strongly recommended after welding, grinding or machining, because those operations leave heat tint, embedded iron particles or a disturbed surface that reduces corrosion resistance. Pickling removes heat tint chemically and passivation restores the chromium oxide film. Read the full answer →
Is PPAP available for stainless steel hoppers and chutes?
PPAP Level 3 is available for stainless steel hoppers and chutes when requested. Buyers should state templates, submission level, sample quantity, timing, control-plan expectations, and approval workflow in the RFQ. Read the full answer →
Is waterjet worth the extra cost for standard steel parts?
Usually not. For standard carbon or stainless sheet, laser is faster and cheaper with comparable or better tolerance. Read the full answer →
Which finishes can be specified for stainless steel hoppers and chutes?
Available stainless steel hoppers and chutes options include powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, brushing, polishing, and passivation. Compatibility, masking, thickness, appearance, and test requirements should be defined. Read the full answer →
Which materials are available?
The listed materials are AL5052 and AL6061-T6. For aluminum, state the exact grade, thickness or stock form, and condition in the inquiry so XCWY can review process fit without assuming an unspecified substitute. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
Which metals are available for stainless steel hoppers and chutes?
The stainless steel hoppers and chutes material range includes CRS, Q235, galvanized steel, SS304, SS316, SS316L, AL5052, AL6061, C110, C260, and 65Mn. Final choice depends on function and released specifications. Read the full answer →
Tolerances and precision
What tolerance can I expect on a deep drawn part?
Around ±0.10 mm is a realistic production tolerance for our drawn parts, compared with roughly ±0.05 mm for stamped features. Tolerance is not uniform across a drawn geometry — the punch-side diameter is the best controlled, the open end the least. Read the full answer →
What tolerance can sheet metal fabrication hold?
Expect roughly ±0.1 to ±0.5 mm on dimensions and ±0.5° on bend angles as standard, with tighter angle control available on request. Tolerances accumulate across multiple bends, so a feature at the end of a long bend sequence carries more variation than a single operation would suggest. Read the full answer →
Surface finish and treatment
Does powder coating affect part dimensions?
Yes. A typical powder coating film is 60 to 120 µm thick, which is significant for threaded holes, bearing bores, press fits and mating faces. Read the full answer →
Is passivation the same as pickling?
No. Pickling uses a stronger acid to remove heat tint, scale and a thin layer of the metal itself, typically after welding. Read the full answer →
Is PPAP available for metal surface finish guide?
PPAP Level 3 is available for metal custom metal parts when requested. Buyers should state templates, submission level, sample quantity, timing, control-plan expectations, and approval workflow in the RFQ. Read the full answer →
Should parts be finished before or after welding?
Weld first, finish afterwards. Welding through a finished surface burns off the coating locally, and on stainless it produces heat tint that must be removed anyway. Read the full answer →
Which finishes can be specified for custom automotive metal parts?
Available custom metal parts options include powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, brushing, polishing, and passivation. Compatibility, masking, thickness, appearance, and test requirements should be defined. Read the full answer → also covered on 1 other page(s)
Which finishes can be specified for custom electrical enclosures?
Available custom metal parts options include powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, brushing, polishing, and passivation. Compatibility, masking, thickness, appearance, and test requirements should be defined. Read the full answer → also covered on 7 other page(s)
Which finishes can be specified for firefighting equipment metal parts?
Available firefighting equipment metal parts options include powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, brushing, polishing, and passivation. Compatibility, masking, thickness, appearance, and test requirements should be defined. Read the full answer →
Which finishes can be specified for gardening equipment metal parts?
Available gardening equipment metal parts options include powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, brushing, polishing, and passivation. Compatibility, masking, thickness, appearance, and test requirements should be defined. Read the full answer →
Which finishes can be specified for metal surface finish guide?
Available metal custom metal parts options include powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, brushing, polishing, and passivation. Compatibility, masking, thickness, appearance, and test requirements should be defined. Read the full answer →
Which metals are available for metal surface finish guide?
The metal custom metal parts material range includes CRS, Q235, galvanized steel, SS304, SS316, SS316L, AL5052, AL6061, C110, C260, and 65Mn. Final choice depends on function and released specifications. Read the full answer →
Forming defects and deep drawing
At what volume does deep drawing become cheaper than welding?
There is no universal figure. The crossover depends on how much welding and grinding labour the welded version requires and how many draw stages the geometry needs. Read the full answer →
Can 304 and 316 be deep drawn?
Yes, both draw well, with elongation typically at or above 40 percent annealed and strong work-hardening that helps resist localised thinning. 316 needs somewhat higher forming loads and shows slightly more springback. Read the full answer →
Can a deep drawn enclosure have sharp corners?
Not truly sharp ones. Drawing inherently produces radiused corners, and forcing tight radii concentrates strain and causes tearing. Read the full answer →
How deep can a drawn enclosure be?
Depth is governed by the limiting draw ratio of the material and the number of redraw stages, not by a single fixed limit. A first draw typically achieves a depth of roughly half the diameter, with successive redraws going deeper at a reducing rate. Read the full answer →
Which is cheaper, deep drawing or metal stamping?
For shallow parts, stamping is almost always cheaper because the tooling is simpler and the cycle is faster. For deep, seamless parts, deep drawing usually wins on total cost because the alternative is a welded assembly that carries labour on every piece. Read the full answer →
Why do deep drawn parts have thinner walls than the original sheet?
Material is stretched as it flows into the wall, and it is thinnest just above the punch corner radius where strain is highest. Good tooling design controls where thinning occurs rather than eliminating it. Read the full answer →
Tooling and cost drivers
Are trading companies more expensive than factories?
Usually, because a margin is added to the factory price. If a trader quotes below a factory, examine what is different — material grade, thickness, inspection level or the sub-supplier chosen. Read the full answer →
How long does stamping tooling last?
Die life depends on material hardness, tool steel selection, coating, clearance and maintenance discipline rather than on a fixed number. Punches and die inserts are consumable. Read the full answer →
How much more does 316 cost than 304?
316 typically costs more than 304 because of the molybdenum content and higher nickel, and the gap moves with nickel and molybdenum commodity prices rather than staying fixed. Because the premium is ongoing across every part produced, over-specifying the grade is a recurring cost rather than a one-off. Read the full answer →
What is transfer tooling used for?
Transfer tooling is used when the part cannot remain attached to a carrier strip — for example, large parts, deeply drawn shapes, or geometries that must be formed on multiple sides or turned over. The blank comes free first and moves mechanically between stations. Read the full answer →
What should I ask about tooling ownership?
Ask who owns tooling you pay for, whether it is used for any other customer, and how it is released if you move suppliers. The answer should be in writing before the tooling order is placed. Read the full answer →
When is progressive tooling worth the investment?
Progressive tooling pays off when volumes are high and stable and the part needs several operations that would otherwise require separate handling. The break-even depends on part complexity, material cost and press rate, so it should be calculated per part rather than assumed. Read the full answer →
Who owns the tooling I pay for?
That depends entirely on the contract, and ownership terms vary considerably between suppliers. Agree in writing, before the tooling order is placed, who owns the tooling. Read the full answer →
Quality, inspection and certification
Can you inspect critical dimensions?
CMM inspection capability is available. For aluminum, provide the critical characteristics, datums, tolerances, sampling expectation, and reporting requirement so the team can confirm an appropriate method for the specific geometry and surface condition. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
Does ISO 9001 certification guarantee part quality?
No. It indicates that a managed quality system exists with defined processes, inspection and corrective action, which is necessary but not sufficient. Read the full answer →
Does my metal parts supplier need ISO 13485?
It depends on the component’s role in the device and your own regulatory risk assessment, and it is a decision for your quality function rather than the supplier. Many device manufacturers use ISO 9001 certified component suppliers under their own supplier controls, specifying traceability and inspection contractually. Read the full answer →
How are parts inspected?
Ask for the ISO registration number in text, verify it in the national registry, and check that the certificate scope covers production rather than trading. Then ask which machine model will run your part and request a live video walk-through of it on a specific day. Read the full answer → also covered on 1 other page(s)
Is an ISO 9001 certificate proof that a supplier manufactures?
No. The scope wording is what matters, and our guide to ISO 9001 vs ISO 13485 vs IATF 16949 explains how to read a certificate. Read the full answer →
Which certifications apply, and which do you not hold?
For aluminum, xCWY lists ISO 9001:2015 registration 34025Q30296R0S. For aluminum, it does not claim ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100, or UL, so buyers whose contracts require those credentials should evaluate that boundary before sourcing. Read the full answer → also covered on 24 other page(s)
Sourcing, supplier selection and logistics
Can a factory also act as a trading company for some items?
Yes, and it is common for a manufacturer to source complementary items such as fasteners, castings or plastic parts to complete an assembly. That is legitimate as long as it is disclosed. Read the full answer →
Can a supplier provide PPAP without holding IATF 16949?
Yes. PPAP is a documentation package covering process flow, PFMEA, control plan, measurement systems analysis, dimensional results and material certification, and any capable supplier can produce one. Read the full answer →
Can I find out which factory a platform used for my parts?
Usually not. Supplier identity is typically not disclosed, which is why requesting the same shop for a repeat order is difficult. Read the full answer →
How can I tell if a supplier is a factory or a trading company?
The fastest test is to request a live, unedited video walk-through to a named machine on a specific business day. A factory schedules it; a trader postpones or sends a pre-recorded video. Read the full answer →
How long does it take to qualify a direct factory?
Certificate verification takes minutes if the supplier publishes a registration number. A video factory tour takes about thirty minutes. Read the full answer →
Is it worth visiting the factory in person?
For a significant programme, yes, though a live video tour resolves most questions at no cost. An in-person visit adds most value when you need to assess process control, housekeeping and inspection practice rather than simply confirm the plant exists. Read the full answer →
Is sourcing metal parts from China always cheaper?
No. Unit price and tooling are usually lower, but freight, duties, brokerage, inventory carrying cost and inspection can erase that saving on low-volume or urgent parts. Read the full answer →
What documentation should I require with each shipment?
Request EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates for materials, a signed first article inspection report before production release, in-process inspection records and final AQL results. For automotive programmes, PPAP Level 3 documentation may also be required. Read the full answer →
When should I choose a domestic supplier instead?
Choose domestic when the design is still changing, when the requirement is urgent, when annual volumes are very low with no tooling involved, when demand is highly volatile, or when your programme requires a certification the overseas supplier does not hold. In those situations the transit time and qualification overhead outweigh the… Read the full answer →
Other questions
Can a part be both fabricated and machined?
Yes, and it is often the cheapest route. A common pattern is to fabricate the body and machine only the one or two features requiring precision, such as a bearing bore or sealing face. Read the full answer →
Can a progressive die produce formed features as well as cut ones?
Yes. Progressive tooling routinely combines blanking, piercing, bending, embossing, coining and shallow drawing across its stations. Read the full answer →
Can both processes be combined on the same part?
Yes, and it is common. A shell can be drawn, then pierced, trimmed, embossed or coined on a press, and finished with hardware insertion or welding for features that cannot be formed. Read the full answer →
Can several cutting processes be used on one part?
Yes, and it is often the cheapest route. A typical combination punches repetitive holes and formed features, then lasers the complex outer profile. Read the full answer →
Can the two constructions be combined in one product?
Yes, and it is common. A drawn shell forms the sealed body while a fabricated lid, bracket or internal frame provides the features drawing cannot produce. Read the full answer →
Can XCWY sign an NDA for custom automotive metal parts?
Yes. NDA handling is available for confidential custom metal parts drawings, models, tooling data, forecasts, and inspection records before detailed technical review. Read the full answer → also covered on 1 other page(s)
Can XCWY sign an NDA for custom electrical enclosures?
Yes. NDA handling is available for confidential custom metal parts drawings, models, tooling data, forecasts, and inspection records before detailed technical review. Read the full answer → also covered on 2 other page(s)
Can XCWY sign an NDA for firefighting equipment metal parts?
Yes. NDA handling is available for confidential firefighting equipment metal parts drawings, models, tooling data, forecasts, and inspection records before detailed technical review. Read the full answer →
Can XCWY sign an NDA for gardening equipment metal parts?
Yes. NDA handling is available for confidential gardening equipment metal parts drawings, models, tooling data, forecasts, and inspection records before detailed technical review. Read the full answer →
Does laser cutting distort thin sheet metal?
Minor distortion can occur on very thin or large parts because of localised heat input. The heat-affected zone is small, however, at roughly 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Read the full answer →
Does this reference page override my drawing?
No. Content about custom metal parts is design-reference information only. Read the full answer → also covered on 5 other page(s)
Does XCWY offer instant online quoting?
No, and deliberately. Every quotation is reviewed by a manufacturing engineer and returned within three business hours, together with design-for-manufacture feedback. Read the full answer →
Is 316L stronger than 316?
No, 316L is slightly weaker in the annealed condition, with typical minimum yield around 170 MPa against 205 MPa for 316, because the lower carbon content reduces solid-solution strengthening. The difference rarely matters in sheet metal fabrication. Read the full answer →
Is confidentiality available for my design?
For aluminum, an NDA is available on request. For aluminum, ask for it before transmitting sensitive files, then keep drawing numbers and revisions consistent across the quotation, technical clarification, order, and any approved change to the project definition. Read the full answer → also covered on 10 other page(s)
Is IATF 16949 required for all automotive parts?
It is generally required of direct suppliers to vehicle manufacturers, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 component suppliers are often accepted with ISO 9001 plus PPAP documentation. The requirement is set by your customer’s supplier quality manual, so confirm it there rather than assuming. Read the full answer →
Is laser cutting more accurate than punching?
Yes, typically. Fiber laser holds around ±0.05 to ±0.15 mm on sheet, while punching is usually ±0.10 to ±0.20 mm because of tool clearance and sheet indexing. Read the full answer →
Is PPAP available for custom automotive metal parts?
PPAP Level 3 is available for custom metal parts when requested. Buyers should state templates, submission level, sample quantity, timing, control-plan expectations, and approval workflow in the RFQ. Read the full answer → also covered on 1 other page(s)
Is PPAP available for custom electrical enclosures?
PPAP Level 3 is available for custom metal parts when requested. Buyers should state templates, submission level, sample quantity, timing, control-plan expectations, and approval workflow in the RFQ. Read the full answer → also covered on 7 other page(s)
Is PPAP available for firefighting equipment metal parts?
PPAP Level 3 is available for firefighting equipment metal parts when requested. Buyers should state templates, submission level, sample quantity, timing, control-plan expectations, and approval workflow in the RFQ. Read the full answer →
Is PPAP available for gardening equipment metal parts?
PPAP Level 3 is available for gardening equipment metal parts when requested. Buyers should state templates, submission level, sample quantity, timing, control-plan expectations, and approval workflow in the RFQ. Read the full answer →
What thickness can a 12,000 W fiber laser cut?
Our fiber laser cuts carbon steel up to 25 mm. Stainless and aluminium cut to lower maximum thicknesses than carbon steel because they are processed with nitrogen assist. Read the full answer →
When does CNC machining make sense for low quantities?
Machining is genuinely viable from a single piece because no tooling is required — only programming and fixturing. That makes it well suited to prototypes, fixtures, one-off precision components and spares. Read the full answer →
When should I choose punching over laser cutting?
Choose punching when the same standard features repeat many times across a high-volume part, or choose it when you need formed features such as louvres, countersinks or extruded threads that a laser cannot produce. Punching also avoids any heat input entirely. Read the full answer →
Which is cheaper, sheet metal fabrication or CNC machining?
Sheet metal fabrication is usually cheaper for parts that can be made from folded flat stock, because material utilisation is high and cycle times are short. CNC machining wins when the part needs internal features, varying thickness or tolerances tighter than fabrication can hold. Read the full answer →
Which metals are available for custom automotive metal parts?
The custom metal parts material range includes CRS, Q235, galvanized steel, SS304, SS316, SS316L, AL5052, AL6061, C110, C260, and 65Mn. Final choice depends on function and released specifications. Read the full answer → also covered on 1 other page(s)
Which metals are available for custom electrical enclosures?
The custom metal parts material range includes CRS, Q235, galvanized steel, SS304, SS316, SS316L, AL5052, AL6061, C110, C260, and 65Mn. Final choice depends on function and released specifications. Read the full answer → also covered on 7 other page(s)
Which metals are available for firefighting equipment metal parts?
The firefighting equipment metal parts material range includes CRS, Q235, galvanized steel, SS304, SS316, SS316L, AL5052, AL6061, C110, C260, and 65Mn. Final choice depends on function and released specifications. Read the full answer →
Which metals are available for gardening equipment metal parts?
The gardening equipment metal parts material range includes CRS, Q235, galvanized steel, SS304, SS316, SS316L, AL5052, AL6061, C110, C260, and 65Mn. Final choice depends on function and released specifications. Read the full answer →
Will a coated part still conduct electricity for earthing?
No, not through the coating. Both powder coating and anodizing are electrical insulators, so any earth stud, bonding point or contact surface must be masked before finishing. Read the full answer →