MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding MANUFACTURING CALCULATORS AND WIDGETS Calculate the total amount of raw material. required, based on such parameters as the part weight, defect rate, and parts per cycle. Other useful weight calculations are provided as well, including the shot weight, material yield per cycle, scrap weight, and the weight of the parts and waste material. Production Time. MANUFACTURING PROCESS SELECTOR The production process selector will identify manufacturing processes that are compatible with your part's design requirements. Process selection depends upon several factors including the part's geometry and material, as well as. the desired production quantity and lead time. The interactive table below will indicate if a process is MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. PRODUCTION TIME CALCULATOR Production Time Calculator. The production time for a manufacturing process is primarily determined from the cycle time, but must also account for the defect rate, machine uptime, and machines used. Using these parameters, the run quantity, run time, down time, total production time, and production rate (parts/hr) will be calculated.

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Cost Analysis with CustomPartNet. Hearing about Steve's difficulty in acquiring an estimate, a co-worker informs Steve that he has recently heard about a website called CustomPartNet that he should investigate. Steve locates the website and finds that he can easily browse through an extensive reference part gallery for injection molded parts. DRILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Drilling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a drilling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Drilling operations are those in which a cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as a twist drill, rotates and feeds into the workpiece axially, forming a hole with a diameter equal

to

VOLUME AND WEIGHT CALCULATOR Volume and Weight Calculator. Calculate the volume and weight, in English or Metric units, for over 40 geometric shapes and a variety of materials. Select from such metals as Aluminum, Cast iron, or Steel, or from such thermoplastics as ABS, Nylon, or Polycarbonate. Typical values for density are provided, but may be changed to accommodate

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WIPE BENDING FORCE CALCULATOR Wipe Bending Force Calculator. Calculate the required force to bend a piece of sheet metal using wipe bending, also called edge bending. In this process, the sheet is held between a wipe die and pressure pad, while a punch presses against the edge of the sheet. The bending force can be calculated from the sheet thickness, bend length, die edge DRILL/TAP SIZE CHARTS #107: 0.0019: 0.0483: 0.05 mm: 0.0020: 0.0500 #106: 0.0023: 0.0584 #105: 0.0027: 0.0686 #104: 0.0031: 0.0787 #103: 0.0035: 0.0889 #102: 0.0039: 0.0991: 0.1 mm: 0.0039

SHEET METAL FORMING

Sheet metal forming processes are those in which force is applied to a piece of sheet metal to modify its geometry rather than remove any material. The applied force stresses the metal beyond its yield strength, causing the material to plastically deform, but not to fail. By doing so, the sheet can be bent or stretched into a variety of

complex shapes.

MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

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MANUFACTURING CALCULATORS AND WIDGETS Calculate the total amount of raw material. required, based on such parameters as the part weight, defect rate, and parts per cycle. Other useful weight calculations are provided as well, including the shot weight, material yield per cycle, scrap weight, and the weight of the parts and waste material. Production Time. MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter PRODUCTION TIME CALCULATOR Production Time Calculator. The production time for a manufacturing process is primarily determined from the cycle time, but must also account for the defect rate, machine uptime, and machines used. Using these parameters, the run quantity, run time, down time, total production time, and production rate (parts/hr) will be calculated. INJECTION MOLDING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Injection Molding part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. MANUFACTURING GLOSSARY Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion (CTE) The change in a unit of length of a material per unit change in temperature. Expressed in in/in-°F or cm/cm-°C. The CTE is not constant, but varies with temperature, so it is often expressed as an average over a temperature range. The ASTM test measuring the CTE in polymers is D696. VOLUME AND WEIGHT CALCULATOR Volume and Weight Calculator. Calculate the volume and weight, in English or Metric units, for over 40 geometric shapes and a variety of materials. Select from such metals as Aluminum, Cast iron, or Steel, or from such thermoplastics as ABS, Nylon, or Polycarbonate. Typical values for density are provided, but may be changed to accommodate

more

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Cost Analysis with CustomPartNet. Hearing about Steve's difficulty in acquiring an estimate, a co-worker informs Steve that he has recently heard about a website called CustomPartNet that he should investigate. Steve locates the website and finds that he can easily browse through an extensive reference part gallery for injection molded parts. WIPE BENDING FORCE CALCULATOR Wipe Bending Force Calculator. Calculate the required force to bend a piece of sheet metal using wipe bending, also called edge bending. In this process, the sheet is held between a wipe die and pressure pad, while a punch presses against the edge of the sheet. The bending force can be calculated from the sheet thickness, bend length, die edge SAND CASTING COST CALCULATOR Sand Casting. 1. Sand Casting. Disclaimer: The above cost analysis uses data based on industry averages and typical manufacturing practices, and should therefore be viewed only as a guide. Actual costs may vary based on the specific manufacturer, equipment, geographical location, and prevailing market conditions. MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

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MANUFACTURING CALCULATORS AND WIDGETS Calculate the total amount of raw material. required, based on such parameters as the part weight, defect rate, and parts per cycle. Other useful weight calculations are provided as well, including the shot weight, material yield per cycle, scrap weight, and the weight of the parts and waste material. Production Time. MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter PRODUCTION TIME CALCULATOR Production Time Calculator. The production time for a manufacturing process is primarily determined from the cycle time, but must also account for the defect rate, machine uptime, and machines used. Using these parameters, the run quantity, run time, down time, total production time, and production rate (parts/hr) will be calculated. INJECTION MOLDING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Injection Molding part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. MANUFACTURING GLOSSARY Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion (CTE) The change in a unit of length of a material per unit change in temperature. Expressed in in/in-°F or cm/cm-°C. The CTE is not constant, but varies with temperature, so it is often expressed as an average over a temperature range. The ASTM test measuring the CTE in polymers is D696. VOLUME AND WEIGHT CALCULATOR Volume and Weight Calculator. Calculate the volume and weight, in English or Metric units, for over 40 geometric shapes and a variety of materials. Select from such metals as Aluminum, Cast iron, or Steel, or from such thermoplastics as ABS, Nylon, or Polycarbonate. Typical values for density are provided, but may be changed to accommodate

more

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Cost Analysis with CustomPartNet. Hearing about Steve's difficulty in acquiring an estimate, a co-worker informs Steve that he has recently heard about a website called CustomPartNet that he should investigate. Steve locates the website and finds that he can easily browse through an extensive reference part gallery for injection molded parts. WIPE BENDING FORCE CALCULATOR Wipe Bending Force Calculator. Calculate the required force to bend a piece of sheet metal using wipe bending, also called edge bending. In this process, the sheet is held between a wipe die and pressure pad, while a punch presses against the edge of the sheet. The bending force can be calculated from the sheet thickness, bend length, die edge SAND CASTING COST CALCULATOR Sand Casting. 1. Sand Casting. Disclaimer: The above cost analysis uses data based on industry averages and typical manufacturing practices, and should therefore be viewed only as a guide. Actual costs may vary based on the specific manufacturer, equipment, geographical location, and prevailing market conditions. MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding SAND CASTING COST CALCULATOR Sand Casting. 1. Sand Casting. Disclaimer: The above cost analysis uses data based on industry averages and typical manufacturing practices, and should therefore be viewed only as a guide. Actual costs may vary based on the specific manufacturer, equipment, geographical location, and prevailing market conditions. MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding SAND CASTING COST CALCULATOR Sand Casting. 1. Sand Casting. Disclaimer: The above cost analysis uses data based on industry averages and typical manufacturing practices, and should therefore be viewed only as a guide. Actual costs may vary based on the specific manufacturer, equipment, geographical location, and prevailing market conditions. FREE INJECTION MOLDING, DIE AND SAND CASTING COST ESTIMATORS The online cost estimator provides a fast and easy way to estimate the cost of manufacturing your custom part. A complete process plan can be built by first selecting a primary process, such as injection molding, metal casting, or machining, and then adding secondary operations. THERMOPLASTIC, PLASTIC, METAL PROPERTY DATA SHEETS The material selector provides access to a material database of metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), polymers (thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers), composites, and ceramics. The database can be filtered by material type and display material properties such as. MANUFACTURING PROCESS SELECTOR The production process selector will identify manufacturing processes that are compatible with your part's design requirements. Process selection depends upon several factors including the part's geometry and material, as well as. the desired production quantity and lead time. The interactive table below will indicate if a process is

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Cost Analysis with CustomPartNet. Hearing about Steve's difficulty in acquiring an estimate, a co-worker informs Steve that he has recently heard about a website called CustomPartNet that he should investigate. Steve locates the website and finds that he can easily browse through an extensive reference part gallery for injection molded parts. PRODUCTION TIME CALCULATOR Production Time Calculator. The production time for a manufacturing process is primarily determined from the cycle time, but must also account for the defect rate, machine uptime, and machines used. Using these parameters, the run quantity, run time, down time, total production time, and production rate (parts/hr) will be calculated. MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter MANUFACTURING GLOSSARY Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion (CTE) The change in a unit of length of a material per unit change in temperature. Expressed in in/in-°F or cm/cm-°C. The CTE is not constant, but varies with temperature, so it is often expressed as an average over a temperature range. The ASTM test measuring the CTE in polymers is D696. VOLUME AND WEIGHT CALCULATOR Volume and Weight Calculator. Calculate the volume and weight, in English or Metric units, for over 40 geometric shapes and a variety of materials. Select from such metals as Aluminum, Cast iron, or Steel, or from such thermoplastics as ABS, Nylon, or Polycarbonate. Typical values for density are provided, but may be changed to accommodate

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DRILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a drilling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Drilling operations are those in which a cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as a twist drill, rotates and feeds into the workpiece axially, forming a hole with a diameter equal to that of the tool.

SHEET METAL FORMING

Sheet metal forming processes are those in which force is applied to a piece of sheet metal to modify its geometry rather than remove any material. The applied force stresses the metal beyond its yield strength, causing the material to plastically deform, but not to fail. By doing so, the sheet can be bent or stretched into a variety of

complex shapes.

MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding SAND CASTING COST CALCULATOR Sand Casting. 1. Sand Casting. Disclaimer: The above cost analysis uses data based on industry averages and typical manufacturing practices, and should therefore be viewed only as a guide. Actual costs may vary based on the specific manufacturer, equipment, geographical location, and prevailing market conditions. MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION CustomPartNet is a free resource for engineers and manufacturers that facilitates product design and cost estimation. Learn about the process cycle and design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for a wide range of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, metal casting, machining (milling and turning), and rapid prototyping. Get fast and accurate cost estimates by using our

DRILL SIZE CHART

Drill Size Chart. The drill size chart provides a list of standard size drill bits in several measurement systems, including fractional, metric, wire gauge number, and letter. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are measured in inches, while metric sizes are measured in

millimeters.

MACHINING COST ESTIMATOR Custom Machining part cost estimator. Build your own complete process plan and generate detailed cost estimates. Invite colleagues or customers to directly view your estimate. BEND ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR Bend Allowance Calculator. The bend allowance and bend deduction are two measures that relate the bent length of a piece of sheet metal to the flat length. The bend allowance describes the length of the neutral axis between the bend lines, or in other words, the arc length of the bend. Therefore, the bend allowance added to the flange lengths

TAP SIZE CHART

The tap size chart provides a list of standard size taps, specifying the diameter and thread spacing, for fractional, metric, and screw sizes. The decimal equivalents of the diameters are shown in both English and Metric units. Fractional sizes are listed in inches, while BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

SHEET METAL GAUGE SIZE CHART Lastly, a standard exists for Zinc in which a higher gauge number indicates a thicker sheet. The chart below can be used to determine the equivalent sheet thickness, in inches or millimeters, for a gauge number from the selected gauge size standard. The weight per unit area of the sheet can also be seen in pounds per square foot and kilograms TURNING SURFACE ROUGHNESS CALCULATOR Turning Surface Roughness Calculator. Calculate the surface roughness for a turning operation based on the tool nose radius and the cutting feed (IPR). Single-point cutting tools used for finishing operations have a rounded front corner, or "nose", which forms small peaks and valleys in the material as the tool feeds along the rotating

workpiece.

MILLING STEP-OVER DISTANCE CALCULATOR Milling Step-over Distance Calculator. In many milling operations, the cutting tool must step over and make several adjacent cuts to complete machining a feature. As a result, a small cusp of material, called a scallop, will remain between these cuts on any surrounding SAND CASTING COST CALCULATOR Sand Casting. 1. Sand Casting. Disclaimer: The above cost analysis uses data based on industry averages and typical manufacturing practices, and should therefore be viewed only as a guide. Actual costs may vary based on the specific manufacturer, equipment, geographical location, and prevailing market conditions. FREE INJECTION MOLDING, DIE AND SAND CASTING COST ESTIMATORS Machining. The online cost estimator provides a fast and easy way to estimate the cost of manufacturing your custom part. A complete process plan can be built by first selecting a primary process, such as injection molding, metal casting, or machining, and then adding secondary operations. The cost estimation software requires the user

to input

MANUFACTURING PROCESS SELECTOR The production process selector will identify manufacturing processes that are compatible with your part's design requirements. Process selection depends upon several factors including the part's geometry and material, as well as. the desired production quantity and lead time. The interactive table below will indicate if a process is BENDING SPRINGBACK CALCULATOR Bending Springback Calculator. After a bending operation, residual stresses will cause the sheet metal to spring back slightly. Due to this elastic recovery, it is necessary to over-bend the sheet a precise amount to acheive the desired bend radius and bend angle. The final bend radius and bend angle can be approximated from the sheet

thickness

PRODUCTION TIME CALCULATOR Production Time Calculator. The production time for a manufacturing process is primarily determined from the cycle time, but must also account for the defect rate, machine uptime, and machines used. Using these parameters, the run quantity, run time, down time, total production time, and production rate (parts/hr) will be calculated. VOLUME AND WEIGHT CALCULATOR Volume and Weight Calculator. Calculate the volume and weight, in English or Metric units, for over 40 geometric shapes and a variety of materials. Select from such metals as Aluminum, Cast iron, or Steel, or from such thermoplastics as ABS, Nylon, or Polycarbonate. Typical values for density are provided, but may be changed to accommodate

more

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Cost Analysis with CustomPartNet. Hearing about Steve's difficulty in acquiring an estimate, a co-worker informs Steve that he has recently heard about a website called CustomPartNet that he should investigate. Steve locates the website and finds that he can easily browse through an extensive reference part gallery for injection molded parts. COOLING TIME CALCULATOR Cooling Time Calculator. The cooling time refers to the time required for the molten plastic inside the mold to cool and solidify, and accounts for most of the injection molding cycle time. The molten plastic is injected into the mold at the injection temperature and begins to cool as soon as it makes contact with the interior mold

surfaces

MILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Milling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a milling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Milling operations remove material by feeding a workpiece into a rotating cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as an end mill or face mill. Calculations use the desired tool diameter MANUFACTURING GLOSSARY Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion (CTE) The change in a unit of length of a material per unit change in temperature. Expressed in in/in-°F or cm/cm-°C. The CTE is not constant, but varies with temperature, so it is often expressed as an average over a temperature range. The ASTM test measuring the CTE in polymers is D696. DRILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR Drilling Speed and Feed Calculator. Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a drilling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Drilling operations are those in which a cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as a twist drill, rotates and feeds into the workpiece axially, forming a hole with a diameter equal

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