Help

Help and support for your sheet metal sourcing.

Here you'll find technical design notes and guides for using the sheet metal shop. For further questions, get support from our Helpdesk.

Design and operating information for sheet metal design.

For every manufacturing process, the relevant design guidelines and specifications are available.

Laser cutting / punching

What to consider when designing laser-cut and punched sheet metal parts.

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Bending

What to consider when designing custom sheet metal parts for bending.

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Welding

What to consider when designing welded sheet metal parts and assemblies.

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Press-in inserts

What to consider when designing sheet metal parts with press-fit nuts, bolts and bushings.

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Thread forming

What to consider when designing threads in sheet metal parts.

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Extruded threads

What to consider when designing extruded threads.

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Countersinks

What to consider when designing sheet metal parts with countersinks.

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Powder coating

What to consider when designing powder-coated sheet metal parts.

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Galvanizing

What to consider when designing galvanized sheet metal parts.

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Engraving

What to consider when designing and placing engravings.

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Deburring

What to consider when deburring laser-cut sheet metal parts.

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How the Blexon sheet metal shop works.

CAD models and drawings for sheet metal parts
Guides for creating, uploading, checking and calculating your 2D and 3D CAD models or drawings.
View / edit CAD model
Guide for viewing and editing your CAD models directly in the browser.
- View and edit the CAD model →
Prices, quotes and delivery dates
Guide for calculating prices and delivery dates and for creating a binding quote.
- Calculate delivery date and quote →
Organize sheet metal parts with bills of materials
Guide for organizing your sheet metal items and grouping sheet metal parts into assemblies or projects.
- Work with bills of materials →
Design and order sheet metal parts as a team
Guides on the various ordering options – from direct ordering via a company account to ordering through purchasing.
Manage and track orders
Guides for checking production progress, shipment tracking as well as complaints and material certificates.

Any questions?

Our helpdesk is happy to support you free of charge with questions about your design or order.

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