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Welding
Good afternoon,Does Xometry perform welding work such as sealing the folds of a box-shaped design?Can Xometry weld a nut, for example, an aluminum DIN934 onto an aluminum sheet?Best regards read more
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May 22
Welding
Good afternoon,Does Xometry perform welding work such as sealing the folds of a box-shaped design?Can Xometry weld a nut, for example, an aluminum DIN934, onto an aluminum sheet?Regards read more
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May 22
Welding
Good afternoon,Does Xometry perform welding work such as sealing the folds of a box-shaped design?Can Xometry weld a nut, for example an aluminum DIN934, onto an aluminum sheet?Best regards read more
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May 22
Choosing Bending Methods and Sheet Metal Development in Sheet Metal Bends
I want to design and manufacture a bent sheet metal part in the most accurate way possible. Once the part's design is completed, I flatten the sheet, obtain the dxf, and cut it using... read more
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May 22
Teeth shearing off, what is the best material?
Hello, we have this small tool used to loosen/tighten a metal slotted ferrule. The teeth of the tool engage with the slots in the ends of the ferrule and torque is applied to tighten... read more
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Sourcing Cad Designer
Artist doing a small run of a frame. Have spec would like to make via this site was hoping the community could point me in the direction of someone who can help prepare files... read more
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May 14
H7/g6 fit – is it too tight for manual assembly?
Hi, I’m using a limits-and-fits guide to spec a bearing housing. I’m looking at an H7/g6 fit for a sliding location, but this is a field-repaired unit. If I go that tight, is some... read more
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Apr 05
DFM check: Is this part a “nightmare” to machine?
Hi! Designing a custom housing for a prototype. I’ve got features on all six sides, and I’m realizing this is going to need a ton of CNC setups. In your experience, is it better... read more
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Apr 05
DMLS AlSi10Mg – Surface Finish Optimization & Leak-Proofing Methods
Hi everyone, I’m working with DMLS (AlSi10Mg) and looking for advice on post-processing. What finishing methods do you recommend to achieve a smooth (non-grainy) surface, especially for functional parts? Also, what’s the best approach... read more
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Mar 27