Cases

Sheet Metal Fabrication Case Studies

Sanitized project patterns showing part type, input files, process route, DFM risk, inspection and shipment result.

Case patterns

Use process evidence when customer names are private.

Each example should show what the buyer sent, what changed the quote and what was inspected before shipment.

Powder coated electronics enclosure case study
Enclosure

Powder-coated electronics enclosure

5052 aluminum, 1.5 mm, STEP plus PDF drawing. Bend sequence, PEM standoff locations, coating masking and export packing were confirmed before pilot run.

Bent stainless steel brackets case study
Bracket

Stainless mounting bracket set

304 stainless steel, 2.0 mm, 200 pcs. Hole-to-bend distance was adjusted and first article dimensions were checked before repeat production.

Sheet metal inspection case study
Supplier rescue

Corrected fabrication route

Buyer provided rejected sample photos and defect notes. We converted the issue into inspection points covering flatness, insert position, coating scratches and packing.

What buyers learn

The useful part of a case is the manufacturing decision.

These patterns help a sourcing team understand whether Axmetra is a fit before sharing confidential drawings.

Case signalWhat it proves
Input filesWhether the request started from STEP, DXF, PDF drawing, sample photos or supplier defect notes.
Process routeWhich steps were involved: cutting, bending, hardware insertion, welding, finishing, inspection or packing.
DFM issueThe bend, hole, insert, tolerance, cosmetic or packing risk that changed the quote conversation.
Inspection resultThe evidence expected before shipment: photos, first article checks, critical dimensions, coating review or packing checklist.