Design & Manufacturing Guides
Free expert guides covering sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, enclosure design, and manufacturing best practices.
Sheet Metal Design Guide
A 31-page guide covering metal selection, bending basics, fasteners, finishes, tolerances and more for custom enclosure design.
Designing Enclosures for Motherboard-Based Systems
Learn how to properly integrate ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards into your custom enclosure design with detailed diagrams and pro tips.
CNC Machining Complexity Guide
Understand the factors that determine the complexity and cost of your CNC machined part, based on our internal engineering rubric.
Bus Bar Design Guide
Learn the basics of bus bars, why they could be helpful for your project, and design tips for custom bus bar manufacturing.
Project Checklist
A comprehensive engineering checklist covering every detail from project requirements to final review. Print it and use it for each project.
Silkscreen vs. Digital Printing
A side-by-side comparison of silkscreening and direct digital printing — differences in quality, color, durability, and cost.
Sheet Metal Bending Guide
Interactive reference for bend radii, minimum bend sizes, and material-specific bending considerations for all materials we stock.
Need Design Assistance?
Our engineering team is ready to help with any questions about design, materials, or manufacturing processes. Get expert guidance for your project.
