Sheet Metal Fabrication Glossary

Learn key terms for quoting, design, finishing, and quality control.

Who this glossary is for ?

This page is primarily intended for overseas buyers, engineers, and sourcing teams, though it can also be used as a learning resource.

If you are a professional buyer, it can help you prepare RFQs more effectively;
If you are an engineer, it can help you verify that your design and process requirements are properly aligned;
If you are working on sheet metal prototypes or production projects, it can help reduce misunderstandings and avoid common issues;
If you are looking to learn more about the sheet metal fabrication industry, this page can also offer useful insights;

Materials

Common-sheet metaldsand tinickness terms.

  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum 5052
  • Thickness

Processes

Main fabrication processesused in production.

  • Laser Cutting
  • Bending
  • Welding

Engineering

Important design andofawing terms.

  • Tolerance
  • Bend Radius
  • K-Factor

Surface Finishing

Finishing options forappearahce and protection.

  • Powder Coating
  • Anodizing
  • Brushed Finish

Quality Control

Inspection and qualityassurance terms.

  • First Article
  • CMM
  • Inspection Report

Quoting & Sourcing

Terms related to RFQ, MOQ, and lead time.

  • RFQ
  • MOQ
  • Lead Time

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Termsthataffectleadtime

  • Prototype
  • Welding
  • Powder Coating
  • Prototype
  • Inspection
  • Packaging

BuyerQuickGuide

  • Terms that affect quotation
  • Material
  • Thickness
  • Tolerance
  • Surface Finish
  • Quantity

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