Cutouts

We have very few limitations on the cutouts we can create. As a general rule, if you can design it, we can create it for your custom part.

There is no limit to the number of cutouts. As a rule of thumb, cutouts should be at least 1.5 times the material's thickness away from any other cut. However, this can vary in practice. Keep in mind that parts with many cutouts may warp due to heat and/or the relief of residual stress inside the metal. Contact us if you encounter such situations when designing.

The minimum distance a cutout can be located from a bend is driven by the material type, thickness and tooling used to bend or bend radius required. You can refer to our Material Bend Radii and Minimum Bend Size Chart to determine the ideal value for your design. If you have additional questions, please contact us.

Dimple Forming involves pressing the edge of the hole between dimple dies to form a beveled/flared edge.

Louvers are an excellent feature for providing ventilation in your custom enclosure. They allow air to flow while still offering protection against the accidental entry of dirt, dripping water, or other foreign objects.

Material must not exceed 0.1285" (3.264mm) in thickness.