If you’re accustomed to selecting 6061-T6 aluminum for machining, you may find yourself automatically requesting that same material for your […]
Shorter lead times. Lower costs. A streamlined experience. These are all factors product developers prioritize when they need sheet metal parts.
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Before we can fabricate your sheet metal part, the solid 3D design file must be converted to a flat part
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