Here is a detailed guide to the professional terminology associated with Sheet Metal Prototyping and manufacturing.

Sheet Metal Prototyping: Professional Terminology (English Version)

This glossary is organized by the typical workflow, from design to finished part.

Category 1: Materials

Category 2: Design & Engineering (CAD/DFM)

Category 3: Cutting & Blanking Processes

Category 4: Bending & Forming Processes

Category 5: Features & Fastening

Category 6: Finishing & Quality

This comprehensive vocabulary provides the foundation for effective communication with fabricators and for designing successful, manufacturable sheet metal prototypes.