{"id":68067,"date":"2021-08-24T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T00:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=68067"},"modified":"2021-08-26T19:44:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T02:44:08","slug":"introducing-online-sheet-metal-bending-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/introducing-online-sheet-metal-bending-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Online Sheet Metal Bending"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ponoko-Metal-Bending-Blog-New.jpg\" alt=\"Ponoko Metal Bending\" class=\"wp-image-68070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ponoko-Metal-Bending-Blog-New.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ponoko-Metal-Bending-Blog-New-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ponoko-Metal-Bending-Blog-New-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ponoko-Metal-Bending-Blog-New-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ponoko Expands Laser Cutting Services With Metal Bending <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metals are extremely durable, making them an ideal material choice for functional parts. But when it comes to&nbsp;chassis, enclosures and brackets, cutting alone often isn&#8217;t enough. We know that wrangling flat metal parts into submission can be a difficult process. That&#8217;s why Ponoko is excited to announce that in addition to laser cutting, bending is now available for&nbsp;selected metals online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? There&#8217;s no minimum order size, plus low pricing and volume discounts are automatically applied. Metals currently have a 15-day lead time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Laser Cut Materials Are Available For Metal Bending?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/materials\/standard-aluminum\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5052 Aluminum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/materials\/stainless-steel\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stainless Steel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/materials\/carbon-steel\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carbon (Mild) steel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/materials\/electrolytic-copper\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Copper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/materials\/yellow-brass\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brass<\/a><\/li><li>0.030\u201d \u2013 0.125\u201d thicknesses only<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The Finish Quality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheet metal is formed using a punch and die. Parts will have marks where the metal touches the punch and die, and the bends will have a radius. As such, bent parts will have cosmetic imperfections. This means Ponoko metal laser cutting and bending is best suited to functional parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Define Bend Lines When Placing An Online Order?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting up files for uploading to the site, use a different color in your vector design file to assign bending. In the example below, a green line has been used for the intended bend line. Once you&#8217;ve selected &#8220;bending&#8221; for a line color, the site will then ask you for bend parameters such as the angle and direction of the bend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Metal-Bending-Ponoko.jpg\" alt=\"Ponoko Metal Bending Online Order\" class=\"wp-image-68072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Metal-Bending-Ponoko.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Metal-Bending-Ponoko-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Metal-Bending-Ponoko-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Metal-Bending-Ponoko-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Design Rules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some dimensional limitations for bending. The Ponoko team does a manual design check on all orders before manufacturing takes place and will reach out with advice on changes needed if parts cannot be made. See the full break down <a href=\"https:\/\/help.ponoko.com\/en\/articles\/5471244-how-to-design-for-metal-bending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready To Order?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great! Upload your design file <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/designs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and order away! The Ponoko team looks forward to making your designs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ponoko Expands Laser Cutting Services With Metal Bending <\/p>\n<p>Metals are extremely durable, making them an ideal material choice for functional parts. But when it comes to&nbsp;chassis, enclosures and brackets, cutting alone often isn&#8217;t enough. We know that wrangling flat metal parts into submission can be a difficult process. That&#8217;s why Ponoko is excited to announce that in addition to laser cutting, bending is now available for&nbsp;selected metals online. <\/p>\n<p>The best part? 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