[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":689},["ShallowReactive",2],{"navigation":3,"services":437,"resources-navigation":454,"\u002Fblog":507,"blog-posts":525},[4,44,171,296],{"title":5,"path":6,"stem":7,"children":8,"page":43},"Services","\u002Fservices","services",[9,14,19,23,28,33,38],{"title":10,"path":11,"stem":12,"icon":13},"Laser Cutting","\u002Fservices\u002Flaser-cutting","services\u002F1.laser-cutting","fw:laser-cutting",{"title":15,"path":16,"stem":17,"icon":18},"Bending","\u002Fservices\u002Fbending","services\u002F2.bending","fw:bending",{"title":20,"path":21,"stem":22,"icon":13},"Tube Laser Cutting","\u002Fservices\u002Ftube-laser-cutting","services\u002F3.tube-laser-cutting",{"title":24,"path":25,"stem":26,"icon":27},"Countersinking","\u002Fservices\u002Fcountersinking","services\u002F4.countersinking","fw:countersinking",{"title":29,"path":30,"stem":31,"icon":32},"Tapping","\u002Fservices\u002Ftapping","services\u002F5.tapping","fw:tapping",{"title":34,"path":35,"stem":36,"icon":37},"Hardware","\u002Fservices\u002Fhardware","services\u002F6.hardware","fw:hardware",{"title":39,"path":40,"stem":41,"icon":42},"Powder Coating","\u002Fservices\u002Fpowder-coating","services\u002F7.powder-coating","fw:finishing",false,{"title":45,"icon":46,"path":47,"stem":48,"children":49,"page":43},"Resources","i-ph-info-duotone","\u002Fresources","resources",[50,92,124,149],{"title":51,"icon":52,"path":53,"stem":54,"children":55,"page":43},"Guidelines","i-ph-books-duotone","\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines","resources\u002F1.guidelines",[56,60,77,80,83,86,89],{"title":57,"path":58,"stem":59},"Overview","\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Foverview","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F0.overview",{"title":10,"icon":61,"path":62,"stem":63,"children":64,"page":43},"i-fw-laser-cutting","\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Flaser-cutting","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F1.laser-cutting",[65,69,73],{"title":66,"path":67,"stem":68},"General","\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Flaser-cutting\u002Fgeneral","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F1.laser-cutting\u002F1.general",{"title":70,"path":71,"stem":72},"Sheet","\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Flaser-cutting\u002Fsheet","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F1.laser-cutting\u002F2.sheet",{"title":74,"path":75,"stem":76},"Tube","\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Flaser-cutting\u002Ftube","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F1.laser-cutting\u002F3.tube",{"title":15,"path":78,"stem":79,"icon":18},"\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Fbending","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F2.bending",{"title":34,"path":81,"stem":82,"icon":37},"\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Fhardware","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F3.hardware",{"title":24,"path":84,"stem":85,"icon":27},"\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Fcountersinking","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F4.countersinking",{"title":29,"path":87,"stem":88,"icon":32},"\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Ftapping","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F5.tapping",{"title":39,"path":90,"stem":91,"icon":42},"\u002Fresources\u002Fguidelines\u002Fpowder-coating","resources\u002F1.guidelines\u002F6.powder-coating",{"title":93,"icon":94,"path":95,"stem":96,"children":97,"page":43},"Materials","i-ph-squares-four-duotone","\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials","resources\u002F2.materials",[98,114],{"title":70,"path":99,"stem":100,"children":101,"page":43},"\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Fsheet","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Fsheet",[102,106,110],{"title":103,"path":104,"stem":105},"Aluminum","\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Fsheet\u002Faluminum","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Fsheet\u002F1.aluminum",{"title":107,"path":108,"stem":109},"Steel","\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Fsheet\u002Fsteel","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Fsheet\u002F2.steel",{"title":111,"path":112,"stem":113},"Stainless Steel","\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Fsheet\u002Fstainless-steel","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Fsheet\u002F3.stainless-steel",{"title":74,"path":115,"stem":116,"children":117,"page":43},"\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Ftube","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Ftube",[118,121],{"title":103,"path":119,"stem":120},"\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Ftube\u002Faluminum","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Ftube\u002F1.aluminum",{"title":107,"path":122,"stem":123},"\u002Fresources\u002Fmaterials\u002Ftube\u002Fsteel","resources\u002F2.materials\u002Ftube\u002F2.steel",{"title":66,"icon":46,"path":125,"stem":126,"children":127,"page":43},"\u002Fresources\u002Fgeneral","resources\u002F3.general",[128,132,137,141,145],{"title":129,"path":130,"stem":131},"Terms of Service","\u002Fresources\u002Fgeneral\u002Ftermsofservice","resources\u002F3.general\u002F10.termsofservice",{"title":133,"path":134,"stem":135,"icon":136},"Shipping","\u002Fresources\u002Fgeneral\u002Fshipping","resources\u002F3.general\u002F2.shipping","i-ph-truck-duotone",{"title":138,"path":139,"stem":140},"Payment Terms","\u002Fresources\u002Fgeneral\u002Fpaymentterms","resources\u002F3.general\u002F4.paymentterms",{"title":142,"path":143,"stem":144},"Privacy Policy","\u002Fresources\u002Fgeneral\u002Fprivacypolicy","resources\u002F3.general\u002F8.privacypolicy",{"title":146,"path":147,"stem":148},"Refund Policy","\u002Fresources\u002Fgeneral\u002Frefundpolicy","resources\u002F3.general\u002F9.refundpolicy",{"title":150,"icon":151,"path":152,"stem":153,"children":154,"page":43},"Partnerships","i-ph-handshake-duotone","\u002Fresources\u002Fpartnerships","resources\u002F4.partnerships",[155,159,163,167],{"title":156,"path":157,"stem":158},"Sponsorship Info","\u002Fresources\u002Fpartnerships\u002Fsponsorshipinfo","resources\u002F4.partnerships\u002F1.sponsorshipinfo",{"title":160,"path":161,"stem":162},"Sponsorship Terms","\u002Fresources\u002Fpartnerships\u002Fsponsorshipterms","resources\u002F4.partnerships\u002F2.sponsorshipterms",{"title":164,"path":165,"stem":166},"Affiliate Info","\u002Fresources\u002Fpartnerships\u002Faffiliateinfo","resources\u002F4.partnerships\u002F3.affiliateinfo",{"title":168,"path":169,"stem":170},"Affiliate Terms","\u002Fresources\u002Fpartnerships\u002Faffiliateterms","resources\u002F4.partnerships\u002F4.affiliateterms",{"title":172,"path":173,"stem":174,"children":175,"page":43},"Faq","\u002Ffaq","faq",[176,180,184,188,192,196,200,204,208,212,216,220,224,228,232,236,240,244,248,252,256,260,264,268,272,276,280,284,288,292],{"title":177,"path":178,"stem":179},"How do you ensure the quality of the bent parts?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fbend-qc","faq\u002Fbend-qc",{"title":181,"path":182,"stem":183},"What bend radius is used for sheet metal parts?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fbend-radius","faq\u002Fbend-radius",{"title":185,"path":186,"stem":187},"What is the tolerance of sheet metal bends?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fbend-tolerance","faq\u002Fbend-tolerance",{"title":189,"path":190,"stem":191},"Is there a limit to thickness of sheet metal you can bend?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fbending-thickness","faq\u002Fbending-thickness",{"title":193,"path":194,"stem":195},"Will my laser cut cut parts come with burrs or tabs?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fburrs-tabs","faq\u002Fburrs-tabs",{"title":197,"path":198,"stem":199},"What is the standard lead-time for the Countersinking Service?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fcountersink-leadtimes","faq\u002Fcountersink-leadtimes",{"title":201,"path":202,"stem":203},"Are there limitations on the material thickness for countersinking?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fcountersink-thickness","faq\u002Fcountersink-thickness",{"title":205,"path":206,"stem":207},"What types of countersinks can you provide?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fcountersink-types","faq\u002Fcountersink-types",{"title":209,"path":210,"stem":211},"What design files do I need for Laser Cutting?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fcut-files","faq\u002Fcut-files",{"title":213,"path":214,"stem":215},"What is the tolerance of laser cut parts?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fcut-tolerance","faq\u002Fcut-tolerance",{"title":217,"path":218,"stem":219},"Do you offer deburring?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fdeburring","faq\u002Fdeburring",{"title":221,"path":222,"stem":223},"Will my bent sheet metal parts show die marks?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fdie-marks","faq\u002Fdie-marks",{"title":225,"path":226,"stem":227},"What is the edge quality like on laser cut parts?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fedge-quality","faq\u002Fedge-quality",{"title":229,"path":230,"stem":231},"What is the standard lead-time for the Hardware Service?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fhardware-leadtimes","faq\u002Fhardware-leadtimes",{"title":233,"path":234,"stem":235},"Do you ship outside the US?","\u002Ffaq\u002Finternational-shipping","faq\u002Finternational-shipping",{"title":237,"path":238,"stem":239},"What is your material thickness tolerance","\u002Ffaq\u002Fmaterial-tolerance","faq\u002Fmaterial-tolerance",{"title":241,"path":242,"stem":243},"What is the max cuttable size for laser cutting?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fmax-size","faq\u002Fmax-size",{"title":245,"path":246,"stem":247},"Can PEM hardware be used on all types of metal?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpem-hardware","faq\u002Fpem-hardware",{"title":249,"path":250,"stem":251},"Is there a minimum order size for projects involving PEM hardware insertion?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpem-minimum-order","faq\u002Fpem-minimum-order",{"title":253,"path":254,"stem":255},"What types of PEM hardware can you insert into sheet metal?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpem-types","faq\u002Fpem-types",{"title":257,"path":258,"stem":259},"What is the range of bend angles you can provide?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpossible-bends","faq\u002Fpossible-bends",{"title":261,"path":262,"stem":263},"How durable is the powder coating finish?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpowder-durability","faq\u002Fpowder-durability",{"title":265,"path":266,"stem":267},"What is the standard lead-time for the Powder Coating Service","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpowder-leadtimes","faq\u002Fpowder-leadtimes",{"title":269,"path":270,"stem":271},"Can powder coating be applied to all types of metal?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fpowder-materials","faq\u002Fpowder-materials",{"title":273,"path":274,"stem":275},"What is the standard lead-time for laser cut parts?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fstandard-lead-time","faq\u002Fstandard-lead-time",{"title":277,"path":278,"stem":279},"What is the standard lead-time for bent laser cut parts?","\u002Ffaq\u002Fstandard-lead-time-bending","faq\u002Fstandard-lead-time-bending",{"title":281,"path":282,"stem":283},"What is the standard lead-time for the Tapping Service?","\u002Ffaq\u002Ftapping-leadtimes","faq\u002Ftapping-leadtimes",{"title":285,"path":286,"stem":287},"Can tapping be done on different metal types and thicknesses?","\u002Ffaq\u002Ftapping-materials","faq\u002Ftapping-materials",{"title":289,"path":290,"stem":291},"How do you ensure the quality of the tapped threads?","\u002Ffaq\u002Ftapping-quality","faq\u002Ftapping-quality",{"title":293,"path":294,"stem":295},"My part is not what I expected, what do I do?","\u002Ffaq\u002Funexpected","faq\u002Funexpected",{"title":297,"path":298,"stem":299,"children":300,"page":43},"Blog","\u002Fblog","blog",[301,305,309,313,317,321,325,329,333,337,341,345,349,353,357,361,365,369,373,377,381,385,389,393,397,401,405,409,413,417,421,425,429,433],{"title":302,"path":303,"stem":304},"The Benefits of Countersinking in Metal Fabrication","\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-of-countersinking","blog\u002Fbenefits-of-countersinking",{"title":306,"path":307,"stem":308},"How to Pick the Best Material for your Laser Cut Project","\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-metals-for-laser-cutting","blog\u002Fbest-metals-for-laser-cutting",{"title":310,"path":311,"stem":312},"Enhance your parts using Captive Nuts!","\u002Fblog\u002Fcaptive-nut-guide","blog\u002Fcaptive-nut-guide",{"title":314,"path":315,"stem":316},"Essential Checks Before Ordering Sheet Metal Parts","\u002Fblog\u002Fchecks-before-ordering","blog\u002Fchecks-before-ordering",{"title":318,"path":319,"stem":320},"Mild Steel vs Stainless Steel","\u002Fblog\u002Fcomparing-mild-stainless","blog\u002Fcomparing-mild-stainless",{"title":322,"path":323,"stem":324},"Comprehensive Guide to Stainless Steel","\u002Fblog\u002Fcomprehensive-guide-to-stainless-steel","blog\u002Fcomprehensive-guide-to-stainless-steel",{"title":326,"path":327,"stem":328},"Guide to Designing Parts for Tapping","\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-for-tapping","blog\u002Fdesigning-for-tapping",{"title":330,"path":331,"stem":332},"Using Fabworks for FIRST Robotics (FRC\u002FFTC)","\u002Fblog\u002Ffabworks-for-first","blog\u002Ffabworks-for-first",{"title":334,"path":335,"stem":336},"Fabworks Order Guide","\u002Fblog\u002Ffabworks-order-guide","blog\u002Ffabworks-order-guide",{"title":338,"path":339,"stem":340},"How to attach Sheet Metal parts together.","\u002Fblog\u002Ffastening-guide","blog\u002Ffastening-guide",{"title":342,"path":343,"stem":344},"The Ultimate Guide to Online Laser Cutting Services","\u002Fblog\u002Fguide-to-online-laser-cutting-services","blog\u002Fguide-to-online-laser-cutting-services",{"title":346,"path":347,"stem":348},"Hand Bending Guide","\u002Fblog\u002Fhand-bending-guide","blog\u002Fhand-bending-guide",{"title":350,"path":351,"stem":352},"How to Design With PEM Hardware","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-design-with-pem-hardware","blog\u002Fhow-to-design-with-pem-hardware",{"title":354,"path":355,"stem":356},"How to Export a STEP in Fusion 360","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-a-step-in-fusion-360","blog\u002Fhow-to-export-a-step-in-fusion-360",{"title":358,"path":359,"stem":360},"How to Export a STEP in Onshape","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-a-step-in-onshape","blog\u002Fhow-to-export-a-step-in-onshape",{"title":362,"path":363,"stem":364},"How to make a part from a picture","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-part-from-picture","blog\u002Fhow-to-part-from-picture",{"title":366,"path":367,"stem":368},"Joining Techniques for Laser Cut Parts","\u002Fblog\u002Fjoining-techniques","blog\u002Fjoining-techniques",{"title":370,"path":371,"stem":372},"Laser Cutting Kerf Explained","\u002Fblog\u002Flaser-cutting-kerf-explained","blog\u002Flaser-cutting-kerf-explained",{"title":374,"path":375,"stem":376},"Is Laser Cutting Cheaper Than CNC Machining?","\u002Fblog\u002Flaser-cutting-vs-cnc-machining-cost","blog\u002Flaser-cutting-vs-cnc-machining-cost",{"title":378,"path":379,"stem":380},"Is Laser Cutting Cheaper Than Waterjet?","\u002Fblog\u002Flaser-cutting-vs-waterjet-cost","blog\u002Flaser-cutting-vs-waterjet-cost",{"title":382,"path":383,"stem":384},"Using Fabworks for Next Day Laser Cutting","\u002Fblog\u002Fnext-day-laser-cutting","blog\u002Fnext-day-laser-cutting",{"title":386,"path":387,"stem":388},"Optimizing the cost of Laser Cut Parts","\u002Fblog\u002Foptimizing-for-cost","blog\u002Foptimizing-for-cost",{"title":390,"path":391,"stem":392},"Powder Coating Guide","\u002Fblog\u002Fpowder-coating-guide","blog\u002Fpowder-coating-guide",{"title":394,"path":395,"stem":396},"How to Prevent Rust on Laser Cut Parts","\u002Fblog\u002Fpreventing-rust","blog\u002Fpreventing-rust",{"title":398,"path":399,"stem":400},"Everything to Consider when Designing Sheet Metal Parts","\u002Fblog\u002Fsheet-metal-design-guide","blog\u002Fsheet-metal-design-guide",{"title":402,"path":403,"stem":404},"Steel vs Aluminum","\u002Fblog\u002Fsteel-vs-alu","blog\u002Fsteel-vs-alu",{"title":406,"path":407,"stem":408},"Summer 2024 Updates","\u002Fblog\u002Fsummer-2024-updates","blog\u002Fsummer-2024-updates",{"title":410,"path":411,"stem":412},"Tapping vs PEM","\u002Fblog\u002Ftapping-vs-pem","blog\u002Ftapping-vs-pem",{"title":414,"path":415,"stem":416},"Laser Cut Text Signs: A Beginner's Guide","\u002Fblog\u002Ftext-to-part","blog\u002Ftext-to-part",{"title":418,"path":419,"stem":420},"Tube Lasers Explained","\u002Fblog\u002Ftube-laser-cutting","blog\u002Ftube-laser-cutting",{"title":422,"path":423,"stem":424},"What is K-Factor?","\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-k-factor","blog\u002Fwhat-is-k-factor",{"title":426,"path":427,"stem":428},"Sheet Metal Gauge Thickness Chart — Steel, Aluminum & Stainless","\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-sheet-metal-gauge","blog\u002Fwhat-is-sheet-metal-gauge",{"title":430,"path":431,"stem":432},"What is the Distortion Zone?","\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-the-distortion-zone","blog\u002Fwhat-is-the-distortion-zone",{"title":434,"path":435,"stem":436},"Understanding Yield Strength vs Tensile Strength","\u002Fblog\u002Fyield-vs-tensile-strength","blog\u002Fyield-vs-tensile-strength",[438],{"title":5,"path":6,"stem":7,"children":439,"page":43},[440,442,444,446,448,450,452],{"title":10,"path":11,"stem":12,"navigation":441,"icon":13},{"icon":13},{"title":15,"path":16,"stem":17,"navigation":443,"icon":18},{"icon":18},{"title":20,"path":21,"stem":22,"navigation":445,"icon":13},{"icon":13},{"title":24,"path":25,"stem":26,"navigation":447,"icon":27},{"icon":27},{"title":29,"path":30,"stem":31,"navigation":449,"icon":32},{"icon":32},{"title":34,"path":35,"stem":36,"navigation":451,"icon":37},{"icon":37},{"title":39,"path":40,"stem":41,"navigation":453,"icon":42},{"icon":42},[455],{"title":45,"navigation":456,"path":47,"icon":46,"stem":48,"children":457,"page":43},{"icon":46},[458,479,491,500],{"title":51,"navigation":459,"path":53,"icon":52,"stem":54,"children":460,"page":43},{"icon":52},[461,463,469,471,473,475,477],{"title":57,"path":58,"stem":59,"navigation":462},null,{"title":10,"navigation":464,"path":62,"icon":61,"stem":63,"children":465,"page":43},{"icon":61},[466,467,468],{"title":66,"path":67,"stem":68,"navigation":462},{"title":70,"path":71,"stem":72,"navigation":462},{"title":74,"path":75,"stem":76,"navigation":462},{"title":15,"path":78,"stem":79,"navigation":470,"icon":18},{"icon":18},{"title":34,"path":81,"stem":82,"navigation":472,"icon":37},{"icon":37},{"title":24,"path":84,"stem":85,"navigation":474,"icon":27},{"icon":27},{"title":29,"path":87,"stem":88,"navigation":476,"icon":32},{"icon":32},{"title":39,"path":90,"stem":91,"navigation":478,"icon":42},{"icon":42},{"title":93,"navigation":480,"path":95,"icon":94,"stem":96,"children":481,"page":43},{"icon":94},[482,487],{"title":70,"path":99,"stem":100,"children":483,"page":43},[484,485,486],{"title":103,"path":104,"stem":105,"navigation":462},{"title":107,"path":108,"stem":109,"navigation":462},{"title":111,"path":112,"stem":113,"navigation":462},{"title":74,"path":115,"stem":116,"children":488,"page":43},[489,490],{"title":103,"path":119,"stem":120,"navigation":462},{"title":107,"path":122,"stem":123,"navigation":462},{"title":66,"navigation":492,"path":125,"icon":46,"stem":126,"children":493,"page":43},{"icon":46},[494,495,497,498,499],{"title":129,"path":130,"stem":131,"navigation":462},{"title":133,"path":134,"stem":135,"navigation":496,"icon":136},{"icon":136},{"title":138,"path":139,"stem":140,"navigation":462},{"title":142,"path":143,"stem":144,"navigation":462},{"title":146,"path":147,"stem":148,"navigation":462},{"title":150,"navigation":501,"path":152,"icon":151,"stem":153,"children":502,"page":43},{"icon":151},[503,504,505,506],{"title":156,"path":157,"stem":158,"navigation":462},{"title":160,"path":161,"stem":162,"navigation":462},{"title":164,"path":165,"stem":166,"navigation":462},{"title":168,"path":169,"stem":170,"navigation":462},{"id":508,"title":297,"body":509,"cards":462,"description":516,"extension":517,"faqs":462,"images":462,"meta":518,"navigation":519,"path":298,"sections":462,"seo":520,"seo_description":521,"seo_title":522,"sitemap":523,"stats":462,"stem":299,"values":462,"__hash__":524},"pages\u002Fblog.md",{"type":510,"value":511,"toc":512},"minimark",[],{"title":513,"searchDepth":514,"depth":514,"links":515},"",2,[],"Learn tips, tricks, and best practices for fully utilizing our sheet metal manufacturing services.","md",{},true,{"title":297,"description":516},"Read the latest news and updates from Fabworks, the fastest laser cutting service. Discover why Fabworks is the go-to choice for industry professionals.","Sheet Metal & Laser Cutting Services Blog",{"loc":298},"tdatt5YuYzr24V458-e4CalF8LouFwwkQ3JLrhMTv8c",[526,532,536,541,546,551,556,561,566,570,574,579,583,589,593,598,602,607,611,615,619,623,628,633,636,641,647,652,657,662,667,673,678,683],{"img":527,"title":374,"description":528,"date":529,"path":375,"categories":530},"\u002Fblog\u002Flaser-cutting-vs-cnc-machining-cost\u002Fthumbnail.webp","A practical cost comparison between laser cutting and CNC machining to help you pick the right manufacturing method without blowing your budget.","2026-01-20",[531,93],"Design",{"img":533,"title":378,"description":534,"date":529,"path":379,"categories":535},"\u002Fblog\u002Flaser-cutting-vs-waterjet-cost\u002Fthumbnail.webp","A practical cost comparison between laser cutting and waterjet cutting to help you pick the right process without overspending.",[531,93],{"img":537,"title":330,"description":538,"date":539,"path":331,"categories":540},"\u002Fblog\u002Ffabworks-for-first\u002Fthumbnail.webp","How FIRST teams can leverage on-demand laser cutting and bending to build faster, lighter, and more reliable robots—without slowing down shop time.","2025-10-24",[531],{"img":542,"title":418,"description":543,"date":544,"path":419,"categories":545},"\u002Fblog\u002Ftube-laser-cutting\u002Fthumbnail.webp","A brief overview of tube laser technology.","2025-04-01",[531],{"img":547,"title":338,"description":548,"date":549,"path":339,"categories":550},"\u002Fblog\u002Ffastening-guide\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Discover the best sheet metal joining methods for your project.","2024-10-08",[531],{"img":552,"title":382,"description":553,"date":554,"path":383,"categories":555},"\u002Fblog\u002Frapid-prototyping-fabworks\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Accelerate prototyping with Fabworks' next day laser cutting. Learn how to speed up turnaround times and optimize your rapid product development process.","2024-09-13",[531],{"img":557,"title":414,"description":558,"date":559,"path":415,"categories":560},"\u002Fblog\u002Ftext-to-part\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Create custom laser cut text signs with this easy guide. Learn to design, model, and produce personalized signs using free software and professional laser cutting services.","2024-09-11",[531],{"img":562,"title":310,"description":563,"date":564,"path":311,"categories":565},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcaptive-nut-guide\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Master the art of assembling laser-cut sheet metal parts with captive nuts - a cost-effective, tool-free method ideal for hobbyists and prototypers.","2024-09-09",[531,93],{"img":567,"title":386,"description":568,"date":564,"path":387,"categories":569},"\u002Fblog\u002Foptimizing-for-cost\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Learn essential strategies for optimizing manufacturing parts to reduce costs.",[531,93],{"img":571,"title":422,"description":572,"date":564,"path":423,"categories":573},"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-k-factor\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Demystify K-factor in sheet metal bending. Learn its importance and how Fabworks ensures precise bends without complex calculations.",[531,93],{"img":575,"title":318,"description":576,"date":577,"path":319,"categories":578},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcomparing-mild-stainless\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Explore the key differences between yield strength and tensile strength with our concise guide.","2024-09-02",[531,93],{"img":580,"title":366,"description":581,"date":577,"path":367,"categories":582},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjoining-techniques\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Explore essential sheet metal joining techniques, from welding to adhesive bonding, to create durable and efficient parts for any project.",[531,93],{"img":584,"title":314,"description":585,"date":586,"path":315,"categories":587},"\u002Fblog\u002Fchecks-before-ordering\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Optimize sheet metal designs with our pre-order checklist. Catch common errors and ensure manufacturability before submitting to Fabworks' laser cutting service.","2024-08-29",[531,588],"Ordering",{"img":590,"title":394,"description":591,"date":586,"path":395,"categories":592},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpreventing-rust\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Discover effective strategies to prevent rust on laser cut metal parts, from material selection and protective coatings to design tips and post-production care.",[93],{"img":594,"title":322,"description":595,"date":596,"path":323,"categories":597},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcomprehensive-guide-stainless\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Stainless steel is a versatile and widely used alloy known for its corrosion resistance and durability.","2024-08-28",[531],{"img":599,"title":326,"description":600,"date":596,"path":327,"categories":601},"\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-for-tapping\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Mastering tapping in sheet metal design can significantly enhance mechanical integrity and durability. Learn the essentials for creating precise, reliable connections and ensure your projects succeed.",[531,93],{"img":603,"title":302,"description":604,"date":605,"path":303,"categories":606},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-countersinking\u002Fthumbnail.webp","How does countersinking transform metal fabrication? This technique enhances aesthetics, durability, and safety, ensuring flush fastener surfaces in diverse applications like electronics and furniture.","2024-08-27",[531],{"img":608,"title":342,"description":609,"date":605,"path":343,"categories":610},"\u002Fblog\u002Fguide-to-online-laser-cutting-services\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Unlock the potential of laser cutting for your next project with tips on design, cutting, and bending techniques. Discover how to achieve precision and efficiency in your creations.",[531,93],{"img":612,"title":346,"description":613,"date":605,"path":347,"categories":614},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhand-bending-guide\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Master hand bending sheet metal parts with our concise guide. Learn essential design tools and techniques for crafting custom bent sheet metal components without machinery.",[531,93],{"img":616,"title":398,"description":617,"date":605,"path":399,"categories":618},"\u002Fblog\u002Fsheet-metal-part-considerations\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Learn essential techniques, tips, and best practices of bent sheet metal design.",[531,93],{"img":620,"title":430,"description":621,"date":605,"path":431,"categories":622},"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-distortion-zone\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Learn about the sheet metal bending distortion zone, how to account for it, and how to manipulate it.",[531],{"img":624,"title":426,"description":625,"date":626,"path":427,"categories":627},"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-is-sheet-metal-gauge\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Complete sheet metal gauge thickness chart for steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Find out exactly how thick 14, 16, 18, and 20 gauge steel is in inches and mm.","2024-08-21",[531,93],{"img":629,"title":410,"description":630,"date":631,"path":411,"categories":632},"\u002Fblog\u002Ftapping-vs-pem\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Discover the key differences between tapping and PEM hardware for your projects.","2024-08-20",[531],{"img":634,"title":434,"description":576,"date":631,"path":435,"categories":635},"\u002Fblog\u002Fyield-vs-tensile-strength\u002Fthumbnail.webp",[531,93],{"img":637,"title":362,"description":638,"date":639,"path":363,"categories":640},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-part-from-picture\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Learn how to convert from an image to a part.","2024-08-19",[531],{"img":642,"title":370,"description":643,"date":644,"path":371,"categories":645},"\u002Fblog\u002Flaser-cutting-kerf-explained\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Find out what the term kerf width refers to in laser cutting and how it affects manufacturing and design processes.","2024-08-16",[646],"Technical",{"img":648,"title":402,"description":649,"date":650,"path":403,"categories":651},"\u002Fblog\u002Fsteel-vs-alu\u002Fthumbnail.webp","A quick comparison of steel and aluminum.","2024-08-10",[531,93],{"img":653,"title":306,"description":654,"date":655,"path":307,"categories":656},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-metals-for-laser-cutting\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Learn about the strengths, weaknesses, and ideal applications of stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, copper, and brass.","2024-08-09",[531,93],{"img":658,"title":334,"description":659,"date":660,"path":335,"categories":661},"\u002Fblog\u002Ffabworks-order-guide\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Everything you need to know to place a fabworks order!","2024-07-20",[588],{"img":663,"title":390,"description":664,"date":660,"path":391,"categories":665},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpowder-coating-guide\u002Fthumbnail.webp","Short guide on powder coating.",[666],"Post Processing",{"img":668,"title":406,"description":669,"date":670,"path":407,"categories":671},"\u002Fblog\u002Fsummer-2024-updates\u002Fthumbnail.webp","See what's new on the platform this summer.","2024-07-07",[672],"Updates",{"img":674,"title":350,"description":675,"date":676,"path":351,"categories":677},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-design-with-pem-hardware\u002Fthumbnail.webp","This is a short guide on the basics of designing with PEM hardware.","2024-01-12",[531,34],{"img":679,"title":354,"description":680,"date":676,"path":355,"categories":681},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-a-step-in-fusion-360\u002Fthumbnail.webp","This is a quick guide on how to export a STEP file in Fusion 360 for laser cutting.",[531,682],"Fusion 360",{"img":684,"title":358,"description":685,"date":686,"path":359,"categories":687},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-a-step-in-onshape\u002Fthumbnail.webp","This is a quick guide on how to export a STEP file in Onshape for laser cutting.","2024-01-07",[531,688],"Onshape",1778689591909]