Bending heavy parts – Here’s what you need to know

Bending heavy parts – Here’s what you need to know

247TailorSteel can bend heavy parts for you. On top of the standard delivery specifications for bending, you should also bear in mind the additional guidelines in this blog.

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Tips & tricks

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

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

In this blog post, we explain why Sophia® can’t read your 3D file. The great thing is you can usually easily fix these problems yourself!

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The purpose of microjoints in laser cutting
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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.

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Countersinking screw holes
Tips & tricks

Countersinking screw holes

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?

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An NEN-EN 1090 certificate for your order
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An NEN-EN 1090 certificate for your order

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 a certificate.

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Mouse ears and crescent moons: how to make sure parts always fit
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Mouse ears and crescent moons: how to make sure parts always fit

However accurately you draw the dimensions of parts, they don’t always fit together well in practice. In this blog post, we describe the two possible causes and what you can do about it yourself!

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