Design Guide for Laser Cutting with Bending Parts
Useful information on accepted 3D formats, how to correctly prepare your files for laser cutting with bending, capabilities, and limitations of our process.
1. Bending Process and Working Capacities
Method and Capabilities: We use a punch press and die to transform a flat geometry into a three-dimensional one.
- TOLERANCE: ± 0.5 mm in bending.
- MAXIMUM SIZE: Up to 3000 x 1500 mm (varies by material).
- THICKNESS: From 0.5 mm to 20 mm (depending on material and type of bending).
Bending Marks: Marks may appear in areas near the bends. Temperature and cutting density: Laser cutting generates high temperatures that can affect the quality of small parts or parts with high detail density. Avoid areas with excessively intricate geometries.
2. Accepted Formats and Recommended Software
STEP format is recommended for high compatibility.
Compatible Software:
• Autodesk Fusion360™ (free)
• SolidWorks™ (free)
• Autodesk Inventor (free)
• Inkscape™ (free)
• Catia™
• PTC Creo™
3. File Preparation
> Scale: La pieza debe estar en la escala exacta 1:1 en milímetros.
> Content: The file must contain only a single part with its flat geometry.
> Regarding Bending Radius: Each bend must have an inner radius equal to the material thickness.
> Minimum Bending Height: Ensure that the bending height is at least double the material thickness.
> Minimum Distance Between Bends: Must be at least twice the material thickness to avoid deformations.
> Bends in Z or U shapes: Verify that the dimensions meet material tolerances and bending capabilities.
SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Chamfers and Threads: Your 3D files may include these features. Indicate details in the corresponding menu.
2. Roundings: Currently, we do not offer aesthetic rounding on the edges.
3. Holes: Cuts are made perpendicular to the surface of the sheet, angles cannot be cut.
4. Accepted Bending Angles:
> Thin materials (<2 mm): Angles between 30° and 120°.
> Medium materials (2–10 mm): Angles between 45° and 90°.
> Thick materials (>10 mm): Angles between 60° and 90°.
Consult our specific manufacturing capabilities and tolerances to ensure your design is feasible.
Feel free to ask us any questions regarding the configuration of your files
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