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Block Tolerances

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.

Please note that laser tolerances below apply only while the part is in a flat state. Additional processes, such as forming, may require additional tolerance.

Feature Location ±0.005″ [.127mm]
Hole Diameter ±0.005″ [0.127mm]
Position Tolerance in RFS Condition Ø0.014″ [Ø0.356mm]

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).

Please note that water jet tolerances below apply only while the part is in a flat state. Additional processes, such as forming, may require additional tolerance.

Feature Location ±0.005″ [0.127mm]
Hole Diameter ±0.005″ [0.127mm]
Position Tolerance in RFS Condition Ø0.014″ [Ø0.356mm]

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″ [0.381mm]
Bend to Feature ±0.01″ [0.254mm]
Flange Length ±0.007″ [0.178mm]

For Materials Up To 1/2″ Thick

Angle ±1°
Bend to Bend ±0.03″ [0.762mm]
Bend to Feature ±0.015″ [0.381mm]

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″ [1.524mm]
3 Place Dimension ±0.03″ [0.762mm]