Engraving and marking sheet metal and tubes in Sophia®

In this Feature Friday, we will discuss applying engravings and markings. The method varies depending on whether you submit your request with a STEP or a DWG/DXF file. In both cases the job will be done in no time.

Materials and operations

The accuracy and tolerances of sheet metal laser cutting

The laser cutted metal parts are used for many different applications. Would you like to know how accurately we laser cut sheet metal, which factors affect the accuracy and what our tolerances are?

Tips & tricks

Three reasons why Sophia® can’t read your 3D file

In this blog post, we explain you what to do if you get a warning that your 3D file cannot be read properly. We explain you why these errors arise and how you can easily resolve them yourself.

Feature Friday

How to use the parts library in Sophia®

If you frequently order the same assemblies or parts, this new feature is for you: the parts library! You can use it to store configured parts in the Sophia® online software. Do you want to know how it works?

Feature Friday

Ordering a checker plate in Sophia®

Our Customer Service regularly receives questions about ordering checker plates. In this blog post, we show you how to order checker plate in Sophia® and explain what you need to take into account.

Work smarter

All you need to know about assist gas

Assist gas is used for laser cutting metal sheets, pipes, and tubes. There are various assist gases available, which are more or less suitable depending on the material that needs to be laser cut.

Tips & tricks

The purpose of microjoints in laser cutting

An important – and essential – aid when laser cutting is the ‘microjoint’. In this blog post, we explain exactly what they are, what the benefits and drawbacks are and what this means for you.

Materials and operations

Different types of hems in sheet metal

Hemming is a type of edging in which metal is folded over twice. In this blog, you will learn more about the different types of hems available and what is possible at 247TailorSteel.

Tips & tricks

Countersinking screw holes - all you need to know

Imagine you are designing a part that you wish to have laser cut and/or bent. The part contains one or more holes that need to be countersunk. What do you need to take into account?

Tips & tricks

An NEN-EN 1090 certificate for your order

Semi-finished metal products must comply with certain standards. In this blog post, we explain what the NEN-EN 1090 certificate is, how companies such as 247TailorSteel are assessed and how you can request it.