Microform Standard Manufacturing Block Tolerances
The following tolerances will be applied, unless otherwise specified prior to order. If looser tolerances are permissible, please notify your account representative — it may be to your price and/or lead time.
Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is well-suited for mild steel (including pre-plated steels like galvanized steel), stainless steel, and aluminum. Fiber optic laser cutting is the best choice for non-ferrous metals like brass and copper.
| Feature Location | +/- 0.005″ |
| Hole Diameter | +/- 0.005″ |
Waterjet Cutting
Materials that are too thick, or not conducive for laser cutting often fit well with waterjet cutting. A major advantage of waterjet cutting is that it does not produce Heat Affected Zones (HAZ).
| Feature Location | +/- 0.005″ |
Forming
CNC forming is a highly efficient and repeatable means of bending raw metal into parts through applied force. Forming is used in a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, architectural, construction, lighting, agricultural, machinery, and solar.
For Materials Up To 1/8″ Thick
| Angle | +/- 1° |
| Bend to Bend | +/- 0.015″ |
| Bend to Feature | +/- 0.01″ |
| Flange Length | +/- 0.007″ |
For Materials Up To 1/2″ Thick
| Angle | +/- 1° |
| Bend to Bend | +/- 0.03″ |
| Bend to Feature | +/- 0.015″ |
Weldments
Welding is a metal fabrication process that joins metal components by using high heat to melt the base pieces together. After cooling, the two components are fused.
| 2 Place Dimension | +/- 0.06″ |
| 3 Place Dimension | +/- 0.03″ |