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.
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.
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.
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.
Welded aluminum chassis fixture
5052 aluminum, 2.0 mm, load-bearing welded seams. Fixture planning and weld sequence were reviewed to protect two critical mounting faces before a 20-unit pilot run.
PEM standoff control panel insertion
Cold rolled steel, 1.2 mm, 500-unit production run. Insertion side and panel thickness were confirmed at each standoff before a clear zinc finish.
Laser cut prototype panel nesting
5052 aluminum, 1.5 mm, six flat panel profiles. Kerf allowance and cutout-to-bend distance were reviewed before the parts moved into bending.
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 signal | What it proves |
|---|---|
| Input files | Whether the request started from STEP, DXF, PDF drawing, sample photos or supplier defect notes. |
| Process route | Which steps were involved: cutting, bending, hardware insertion, welding, finishing, inspection or packing. |
| DFM issue | The bend, hole, insert, tolerance, cosmetic or packing risk that changed the quote conversation. |
| Inspection result | The evidence expected before shipment: photos, first article checks, critical dimensions, coating review or packing checklist. |