Custom brackets, channels, guards and formed components for equipment and fabrication. Laser cut and formed in Delta, Utah.
Upload a formed STEP/STP model to get a Rapid Quote for supported cut-and-formed parts. Confirm the imported dimensions, material, thickness and quantity. Add a drawing when critical dimensions or other requirements need explanation.
Formed parts: Upload a STEP/STP solid showing the finished bends. For flat laser-cut parts, upload a DXF/DWG profile or a flat STEP/STP solid.
Rapid pricing depends on supported geometry, material and thickness. Drawings are optional. See file guidance.
Illustrated formed component.
Cut and formOne coordinated project from your approved design.
Rapid Quote onlineUpload a supported formed STEP model and select your options.
Checked before productionWe contact you for approval if a design or price change is needed.
Built around your application
Brackets, channels and formed components.
A formed part can combine a mounting face, sidewall or return flange in a single component.
Brackets and mounts
Angle brackets, mounting faces and supports with the hole layout your assembly requires.
Channels and trays
U-shaped components and trays, subject to flange access, bend sequence and tooling clearance.
Guards and covers
Formed panels and covers for fabrication and equipment projects. Identify mating features and appearance requirements.
Include any finishing requirements with your part so the quoted scope matches what you need.
From sheet parts to heavier plate
Bending capabilities
We confirm the material, bend length and tooling access for your part before production. Cutting availability does not establish forming suitability.
Project
How we handle it
Mild-steel sheet
Specify the grade, thickness and finished geometry.
¼-inch mild steel / A36
Bends up to 8 feet, subject to part geometry and tooling access.
Heavier mild-steel plate
Contact us about ⅜-inch and ½-inch mild-steel work; allowable bend length depends on the part and tooling.
Stainless steel and aluminum
Check available quote-tool options and specify the exact grade, temper, thickness and formed geometry.
Finish and appearance
Identify cosmetic faces, edge treatment and coatings. Forming may leave tooling marks. Additional finishing must be included in the agreed scope. Explore finishing and coating options.
From model to finished part
From your model to a production-ready order
1 · Upload your formed model
Use a STEP/STP solid showing the finished bends and consistent sheet thickness. Confirm the imported dimensions, then select the available material, thickness and quantity. Add a drawing for critical dimensions, angles or finish requirements.
2 · See your price
The online tool displays pricing for supported part geometry and selected options. Check the part, quantity and displayed price before adding it to your cart.
3 · Add your part to your cart
Continue with the part and requirements shown in your quote. Production depends on feasible bends, tooling access and the correct flat pattern; we contact you if a change needs your approval.
Your selected material thickness must match the formed model. Include critical inspection or documentation requirements with the part details.
File guidance
A formed STEP/STP solid gets us started.
Formed model
Export the finished shape as a solid with consistent sheet thickness and modeled bends. Send each part as a separate model and state its quantity. Check dimensions and identify the exact material grade.
Model the intended material thickness and identify any dimensions that must be held for assembly. We confirm the production flat pattern.
Optional drawing
A PDF or image drawing can identify fit-critical dimensions, final angles, tolerances, cosmetic faces and revision details. Drawings are optional when the model communicates the standard requirements.
The Template Generator makes flat cutting profiles; it does not model bends. Upload a formed STEP/STP solid for bending, or a DXF/DWG profile or flat STEP/STP solid for laser cutting. Get Rapid Quote.
Bending design essentials
Design for the tools that form the part.
We use air bending: a punch forms the sheet over a V-shaped die. The examples below explain how your design affects support, clearance and fit. They are schematic, not to scale; exact limits depend on the material and setup.
Inside radius & flat length
Call out the inside radius and finished dimensions. The shop confirms the flat pattern needed to form them.
The bend radius and allowance affect the blank needed to achieve your finished dimensions. Include the intended radius and let us confirm the production flat pattern; do not reuse another supplier’s bend table without review.
Flange support
The blank rests on the rounded die shoulders before the punch descends. The minimum flange length depends on material, die opening and bend angle.
The die needs enough supported material on both sides of a bend. Short, tapered or heavily cut-out flanges may need a design change or a different manufacturing approach.
Holes near bends
The shaded area represents the forming region. Required clearance varies; this is not a scaled minimum-distance rule.
Openings close to a bend can distort during forming. Keep fit-critical holes away from the forming region where possible and identify any location that cannot move.
Relief & corner clearance
Reliefs are open cuts at the ends of a bend. This example uses narrow slots with rounded ends to separate the flange from adjacent material. Width and depth require material-specific sizing.
Relief slots help prevent tearing or bulging where a flange ends beside material that stays flat. Box corners with two adjacent flanges need a separate corner-relief and clearance check; the slot example above is not a universal corner design.
Access & bend sequence
The earlier flange must clear the punch while the next bend is formed. A relieved (gooseneck) profile can provide space, but the shop must check the full stroke, bend order, tool strength and part removal. These are illustrative profiles, not a simulation of your part on our machine. We check the selected tooling and bend sequence before production.
Deep channels, short returns and intersecting flanges can obstruct a later bend. Send the complete formed model so we can check the sequence and tool access.
Fit & surface expectations
Specify fit-critical dimensions and any cosmetic face before quoting. Forming can leave visible tooling marks.
Tool contact can leave visible marks, and dimensional variation can accumulate across bends. Identify cosmetic faces, mating dimensions and required angle tolerances before quoting.
Dimension the formed part clearly. State whether a measurement is inside or outside and identify the final included angle. Any conflict between model and drawing must be resolved before production.
Before you upload
Bending questions, answered.
Do I need a drawing?
No. Drawings are optional. Add one to explain special tolerances, critical dimensions, cosmetic faces or requirements not clear in your model.
Can I get a Rapid Quote for bending?
Yes, for supported formed STEP/STP solids and available material options. Upload the finished shape, confirm its dimensions and thickness, then select material and quantity. If the tool cannot price the part, contact us for help.
Can I send a flat DXF for bending?
A flat profile does not define the finished formed shape. Upload a formed STEP/STP solid if possible, or contact us with the bend details for help.
Can you form thicker plate?
For ¼-inch mild steel, bends can reach 8 feet subject to geometry and tooling access. Contact us about ⅜-inch and ½-inch mild-steel plate; allowable bend length depends on the part.
Are deburring or coatings included?
Standard scope is cutting and forming. Tooling marks may remain. Additional edge treatment, galvanizing or coating must be agreed separately. See finishing availability and requirements.
Does a quote guarantee every bend can be made?
We check tooling access and bend sequence before production. If a material, design, price or delivery change is needed, we contact you for approval before proceeding.
Ready to take shape?
Get a Rapid Quote for your formed part.
Upload a formed STEP/STP model, confirm the dimensions and choose from the available materials and thicknesses. Add a drawing when it helps explain critical details.