Engineering
June 10, 2026
7 min read
Seven Sheet Metal Design Mistakes That Increase Cost
Design errors often appear as "tiny" notes in a drawing but create large production penalties. Typical examples include hole-to-bend conflicts and unrealistic edge tolerances.
Standardizing bend radii and material gauges across part families can reduce setup changes and improve schedule reliability.
Partnering with fabrication early in design review helps avoid late-stage ECOs and delivery delays. Build for manufacturability from day one.
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