Shapes Eligible for Quotation

Depending on the shape and dimensions, we may not be able to provide a quotation even for the following shapes. For details, please refer to the size regulations and design guidelines in this manual.
Shapes
1 Plate
Plate
2 Round shape
Round shape
3 L-shape
L-shape
4 Z-shape
Z-shape
5 convex-shape
convex-shape
6 U-shape
U-shape
7 Angle bending (L-shape)
SAngle bending (L-shape)
8 Multiple angle bending
Multiple angle bending
9 Tab
Tab
10 Cutout in bending
Cutout in bending
11 Partial bending with cutout
Partial bending with cutout
12 Cutout (rectangular)
Cutout (rectangular)
13 Cutout (U-shape)
Cutout (U-shape)
14 Notching
Notching
Shapes that are difficult to process (typical examples)
There may be cases where we are unable to manufacture the following shapes or others due to the processing limitations of our equipment. In such cases, meviy support will contact you.
1 Connected parts
2 Punching out characters
3 Gear shape
4 Pointed shape

Material, Surface Treatment, Size

Material: Steel Surface Treatment Thickness *1 Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
Thickness ≤ 2.0 mm Thickness > 2.0 mm
EN 1.0330 equiv. (EN 1.0320 equiv. [hot coiled])
0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0 5–1200 10–1200
Powder Coating *3 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0
Painting *3
Electroless Nickel Plating 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0, 9.0 5–1200 *4 10–1200*4
Black Oxide
Trivalent Chromate (clear)
Trivalent Chromate (Black) 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.0 5–300 10–300
EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) Electrolytic Zinc Plating *5 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2 5-1200 10-1200
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Galvanized)
Galvanized *5 1.6, 2.3
EN 1.0330 equiv. (for SHIM) *6 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5 Length: 5-850 Width: 5-350
EN 1.0038 equiv.
9.0, 10.0, 12.0, 16.0 20-1200
Electroless Nickel Plating 9.0
Black Oxide
Trivalent Chromate (clear)
Material: Stainless Steel Finishing Method Thickness *1 External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
Thickness ≤ 2.0 mm Thickness > 2.0 mm
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
No.1 9.0 10-1200
10.0, 12.0 20-1200
2B 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5,  3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 5–1200 10–1200
Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished *7 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0
Single-sided hairline finish *7 *8 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
2B 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (for SHIM) *6
0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0 Horizontal (long-side) 5–850 Width (short-side) 5–300
Material: AluminumSurface TreatmentThickness *1External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
Thickness ≤ 2.0 mmThickness > 2.0 mm
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.05-120010-1200
Anodized (clear)0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.05-1200 *410-1200 *4
Anodized (Black)
Anodize (matt black)0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 (4.0 5.0 6.0)*115-1100 *410-1100 *4
EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))Clear Anodize1.0 1.5 2.0 3.05~110010~1100
EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))Black Anodize
Material: Perforated Metal [EN 1.4301 equiv.] BA Hole Diameter × Hole Pitch *9 Thickness *1 External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
  • Perforated Plate (60° offset)
ø1 × 2p 0.8 30–900
ø2 × 3p 1.0
ø3 × 5p 1.0, 1.5
ø5 × 8p 1.0, 1.5
ø8 × 12p 1.5
Material Grade Color Plate Thickness *1 Dimension
PET Standard Transparent 3.0,5.0,8.0
  • Width: 10-1000
  • Length: 10-2000
  • Standard
  • or
  • Antistatic
  • Transparent
  • or
  • Smoky Brown
3.0, 5.0
Acrylic
Standard Transparent 3.0,5.0,8.0,10.0
  • Standard
  • or
  • Antistatic
  • Transparent
  • or
  • Smoky Brown
3.0, 5.0
  • PC
  • (Polycarbonate)
PVC
Material:Composite material Core material Surface Treatment Color Plate Thickness Dimensions
Aluminum composite sheet foam polyethylene resin Paint Silver 3.0
  • Width: 10-1000
  • Length: 10-2000
Frosted Silver
Black
(Appendix Table) Size limit including surface treatment External Dimensions (Maximum)
Length Width Height
Electroless Nickel Plating 1200 800 300
Black Oxide
Trivalent Chromate (Clear)
Clear Anodize 600 400
Black Anodize
Black Anodize (matte) 1100

Material Standards and Materials Used

Please refer to the table below for the actual materials used for each materials. The materials used are equivalent to JIS standard components and do not fully comply with DIN standards.
No Material JIS GB Notes
1 EN 1.0330 equiv. (EN 1.0320 equiv. [hot coiled]) SPCC SPCC
2 EN 1.0330 equiv. (Galvanized) SPCC(Galvanized)
3 EN 1.0330 equiv. (EN 1.0320 equiv. [hot coiled]) SPHC Q235
4 EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) SECC(Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
5 EN 1.0038 equiv. SS400 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 3101.
6 EN 1.0330 equiv. (for SHIM) *6 SPCC(for SHIM)
7 EN AW−5052 equiv. A5052 5052 H32 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS H 4000.
8 EN 1.4301 equiv. SUS304 06Cr19Ni10 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4305.
9 EN 1.4301 equiv. (for SHIM) *6 SUS304(H)(for SHIM) Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4313.
10 EN 1.4016 equiv. SUS430 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4305.

Caution

  • Steel types that are not included in the JIS standard, or for which there is no comparable steel even if a JIS standard exists, are not listed.
  • The steel types listed for comparison are reference standards.
  • Please note that the chemical composition may be different.

Types of Hole Machining

Types of Hole Machining
1 Through hole
Through hole
2 Slotted hole
Slotted hole
3 Rectangular hole
Rectangular hole
4 Tapped hole
Tapped hole
5 Friction/Flow-Drilled & Tapped hole
Friction/Flow-Drilled & Tapped hole
6 Countersunk hole
Countersunk hole
7 Press-fit nut (coarse), Weld nut (coarse)
Press-fit nut (coarse), Weld nut (coarse)

Material Properties

Steel

A wide range of rolled steel products are available.

These products require surface treatment after processing, as they are prone to rusting.

Available surface treatments are painting, electroless nickel plating, black oxide, and trivalent chromate (clear and black).

EN 1.0330 equiv.

EN 1.0330 equiv.

Cold-rolled steel sheet for use in general type pressing. Characterized by its high dimensional accuracy and attractive surface finish. The standard plate thickness is generally between 0.2 mm and 3.2 mm.
EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled) 

EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)

Hot-rolled soft steel sheet for general use and deep drawing.
The standard plate thickness is generally 1.2 mm or more. The material is commonly used in products with medium plate thicknesses.
EN 1.0038 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

EN 1.0038 equiv.

This is a typical rolled steel for general structural use. It has high strength and is used in a wide range of applications such as construction and machinery. The surface is covered with a black oxide film and is also called black film material.

Stainless Steel

A wide range of EN 1.4301 equiv. and EN 1.4016 equiv. products are available. The most common finishes are “2B” and “NO.1”.

“single-sided #400-grit polished” and ‘single-sided hairline finish’ can be selected when required.A protective sheet (one side only) is attached to protect the finish.

EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)

The most common type of stainless steel.
Provides excellent corrosion resistance, toughness, ductility, machinability and weldability. Used in a wide range of applications.
The surface has a slightly glossed finish. 

Finish 2B:
This is the most common surface finish and is smoother than 2D finish. Adjustment rolling is applied to obtain the appropriate gloss. It is used for general purpose materials and building materials, and the majority of commercially available products have this finish.

EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)

A material with a highly attractive surface finish commonly used for exterior covers. The surface has a mirror-like glossed finish onto which a small amount of polishing marks may remain.

Finish single-sided polished:
The surface finish has a gloss similar to BA*1. This is a 2B material polished using a #400 grain size buff. Typical uses are building materials and kitchen supplies.

 
EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish) EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
This is a surface finishing material characterized by long, continuous, hair-like polished grains. The surface is low-gloss to create a relaxed atmosphere.
HL (Hairline finish):
This creates a surface finish with long, continuous polishing marks. It uses an abrasive belt with an appropriate grain size to create long, narrow, continuous abrasive marks. This is the most common finishing method for building materials.
EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)

EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)

A common type of ferritic stainless steel. Has a glossier surface finish than EN 1.4301 equiv. and is characterized by its magnetic properties.
Finish 2B:
This is the most common surface finish and is smoother than 2D finish. Adjustment rolling is applied to obtain the appropriate gloss. It is used for general purpose materials and building materials, and the majority of commercially available products have this finish.
EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
    EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
    After hot rolling and heat treatment, it is acid washed to remove black film and dirt from the surface. It features a matte, satin-finish surface.

    Finish No1:
    The result is a matte, whitish, non-glossy surface finish. After hot rolling, it is heat treated and pickled to remove dirt, etc.

Aluminum

Generally used in sheet metal processing, EN AW−5052 equiv. aluminum alloy has excellent corrosion resistance, workability, and weldability, and is the most widely distributed aluminum.
Although it is a rust-resistant aluminum, it may corrode depending on environmental conditions.
Anodizing is used to prevent any corrosion.

EN AW−5052 equiv.

EN AW−5052 equiv.

The most versatile aluminum alloy.

Pre-finished Sheets

Some materials have undergone surface treatment prior to processing.Surfaces cut during processing will not be plated.

Because a surface treatment is not required after processing, delivery can be made in a relatively short time.

For more information, please click here.

Steel

Both have excellent corrosion resistance.

EN 1.0330 equiv. (SGCC) (Steel Plate Cold Commercial) has a higher corrosion resistance than EN 1.0330 equiv. (SECC) Electrolytic Zinc Plating because the plating is thicker.

EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)

EN 1.0330 equiv. (SECC)
Electrolytic Zinc Plating

 
A plated steel sheet with good corrosion resistance. Because of the properties of the material, there may be some marks on the surface. The surface is gray.
EN 1.0330 equiv. (Steel Plate Cold Commercial)

EN 1.0330 equiv. (SGCC)
(Steel Plate Cold Commercial)

Also used in building materials and has high corrosion resistance. The surface is the color of silver.

Aluminum

Has better corrosion and wear resistance when compared to other unfinished products and can have a shorter delivery and lower cost than surface treated products.

Due to the characteristics of the material, cracks may form in the bend areas and the plating may peel off.

EN AW-5052 equiv. pre-finished anodized plate (clear)

EN AW-5052 equiv. pre-finished anodized plate (clear)

The surface is silver.
EN AW-5052 equiv. pre-finished anodized plate (black)

EN AW-5052 equiv. pre-finished anodized plate (black)

The surface is black.

Please click here for more information about pre-finished sheets.

Perforated Metal

Perforated steel sheets are used in a wide range of applications, such as ventilation covers and filters.

It is relatively low cost compared to cutting holes and patterns in general steel sheets.

Correction for warping is performed at the time of shipment but some distortion will remain due to the characteristics of the material.

Perforated Metal (EN 1.4301 equiv.-BA); —60° Staggered Round Hole Type—

Perforated Metal (EN 1.4301 equiv.-BA); —60° Staggered Round Hole Type—

You can choose from the following five types of hole diameter and pitch patterns.
  • ø1 × 2p
  • ø2 × 3p
  • ø3 × 5p
  • ø5 × 8p
  • ø8 × 12p

BA*1:

Creates a beautiful glossy surface that is almost mirror-like. After cold rolling, bright annealing is carried out, followed by adjustment rolling to further increase the gloss. It is used for automotive parts, household appliances, kitchen utensils and decorations.

Aluminum composite sheet

Aluminum composite materials have a layered structure of aluminum + polyethylene foam + aluminum.

Because the surface material is thin, it is lighter than metal sheets and has superior rigidity to resin.

Can be used for applications like equipment cover panels for reducing weight while maintaining rigidity.

Due to the characteristics of the material, the metal edges may become sharp.

Aluminum composite sheet – Silver

Aluminum composite sheet – Silver

The surface is silver (glossy). A popular alternative to stainless steel and aluminum panels.
Aluminum composite sheet – Frosted Silver

Aluminum composite sheet – Frosted Silver

The surface is silver (matte). A popular alternative to stainless steel and aluminum panels.
Aluminum composite sheet – Black

Aluminum composite sheet – Black

The surface is black. A popular alternative to steel panels for applications that require less light reflection.

Surface Treatments

Electroless nickel plating
Electroless Nickel Plating
A plating finish widely used in industrial applications. Highly corrosion and abrasion resistant. Often used for precision equipment parts as the film thickness tends to be uniform. The color of the surface is white silver. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,6, 2,0, 2,3, 3,2, 4,5, 6,0, 9,0
Black oxide
Black Oxide
A plating finish commonly known as “blackening.” Often used for precision equipment parts as the film is thin and dimensional changes are minimal. However, care must be taken as parts will rust quickly if the oil runs out. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,6, 2,0, 2,3, 3,2, 4,5, 6,0, 9,0
Trivalent chromate (white)
Trivalent Chromate (clear)
An environmentally friendly trivalent chromate plating finish. Provides excellent corrosion resistance and an attractive finish with a pale appearance. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,6, 2,0, 2,3, 3,2, 4,5, 6,0, 9,0
Trivalent chromate (black)
Trivalent Chromate (Black)
An environmentally friendly trivalent chromate plating finish. Gives a black surface finish and good corrosion resistance. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,6, 2,0, 2,3, 3,2, 4,5, 6,0, 9,0
Anodized (white)
Anodized (clear)
A plating finish with good corrosion and abrasion resistance. The surface will have the color of aluminum. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,5, 2,0, 2,5, 3,0, 4,0, 5,0, 6,0
Anodized (black)
Anodized (black)
A plating finish with good corrosion and abrasion resistance. Gives a black surface finish. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,5, 2,0, 2,5, 3,0, 4,0, 5,0, 6,0
Electroless nickel plating

NEW

Matt black anodize
A surface-plating treatment commonly used in optical devices and decorative goods. It is black in color with a subdued, low-gloss effect. The base material has been chemically treated. Thicknesses we can offer: 0,8, 1,0, 1,2, 1,5, 2,0, 2,5, 3,0, 4,0, 5,0, 6,0

Color Samples

Surface Treatment Colors

Steel

Electroless Nickel Plating
Trivalent Chromate(Clear)
Trivalent Chromate(Black)
Black Oxide

Aluminum

Anodize (Clear)
Anodize (Black)
Black Anodize (Matt)
Anodized Aluminum Sheet, Clear
Anodized Aluminum Sheet, Black

*There may be color differences depending on the part shape and surfaces to be cut. Film thickness cannot be specified.

*There may be slight color differences for pre-finished products depending on the delivery option selected. Performance is equivalent.

Types of Paint Color

  • Painting color and powder coating values are in accordance with JPMA (Japan Paint Manufacturers Association). Each color is indicated with reference values by RAL, Munsell, and CYMK.
  • Coatings are used to improve corrosion resistance, surface smoothness, or coloring. Reference values for coating thickness of powder coatings range from 50 µm to 110 µm.
  • Reference values for painting thicknesses range from 15 µm to 45 µm.
  • Please click here to see the materials and board thicknesses that can be selected for coating.
▼Powder Coating
Black
  • RAL 9005 equiv.
  • (95% Match)
Dark grey
  • RAL 7016 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
White
  • RAL 9016 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
Off-white (Full gloss)
  • RAL 9003 equiv.
  • (96% Match)
Off-white (Half gloss)
  • RAL 9003 equiv.
  • (95% Match)
Cream
  • RAL 1015 equiv.
  • (94% Match)
Yellow
  • RAL 1021 equiv.
  • (94% Match)
Light cream
  • RAL 9001 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
Light Ivory
  • RAL 1015 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
Light green
  • RAL 9012 equiv.
  • (90% Match)
Oyster White
  • RAL 1013 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
Grey
  • RAL 7032 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
Cream grey
  • RAL 7032 equiv.
  • (98% Match)
Light grey
  • RAL 9002 equiv.
  • (95% Match)
Off-pale grey
  • RAL 9001 equiv.
  • (97% Match)
▼Painting
Red
  • RAL 3000 equiv.
  • (91% Match)
Deep Orange
  • RAL 2011 equiv.
  • (94% Match)
Pebble grey
  • RAL 7032 equiv.
  • (92% Match)
Pastel blue
  • RAL 5024 equiv.
  • (94% Match)
Green Beige
  • RAL 1000 equiv.
  • (90% Match)

Specifications for Edge Breaking

  • For sheet metal parts, a double-sided deburring machine is used to break the edges.
  • There is a possibility of minor scratches on appearance surfaces from this process.
  • Please click “About Edge breaking” for more information.

Materials Available for Edge Breaking and Corresponding Edge Break Sizes

Material Surface treatment Thickness
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.(EN 1.0320 equiv.(hot coiled))
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0  9.0  10.0  12.0  16.0
Powder Coating * 0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0
Painting
Electroless Nickel Plating 0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0  9.0
Black Oxide
Trivalent Chromate(Clear)
Trivalent Chromate(Black) 0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0
EN 1.0330 equiv.(electrolytic zinc plating) Electrolytic Zinc Plating 0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2
MaterialFinishing MethodThickness
SUS3042B0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  2.5  3.0  4.0  5.0  6.0
No.19.0  10.0  12.0
SUS4302B0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  3.0
*The following painted finishes are available:Black (RAL 9005 equiv. (95% Match)), Grey (RAL 7032 equiv. (97% Match)), Off-white ((Half gloss) (RAL 9003 equiv. (95% Match))), Off-white ((Full gloss) (RAL 9003 equiv. (96% Match))), Cream grey (RAL 7032 equiv. (98% Match))

Engraving application range

For sheet metal, only the surface is machined. The finish may vary depending on the material and machine. For details, please check the “Engraving” topic.

Material: Steel Surface Treatment Plate thickness
EN 1.0330 (EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled))  0.8  1.0  1.2  1.6  2.0  2.3  3.2  4.5  6.0
EN 1.0038 equiv.  9.0  10.0  12.0  16.0
Material: Stainless Steel Finish Plate thickness
EN 1.4301 equiv. 2B 0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  2.5  3.0  4.0  5.0  6.0
EN 1.4016 equiv. 2B 0.8  1.0  1.2  1.5  2.0  3.0
EN 1.4301 equiv. No.1 9.0  10.0  12.0
*1 The plate thickness tolerance is ±10% (reference value).

Character size

  • Half-width alphanumeric characters and some symbols (+-. #$%&'()=*:? /_~) can be freely entered.
  • Line feed and space input are also supported.
  • Font (font, spacing) and line spacing cannot be specified.

Character size

Due to variations in font size definitions, there may be deviations from the specified size depending on the content.

Definition of Font Size

Example) In case of a default character size of 5.0 mm
Character size
Default value
(*)
Nominal Size 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5 25.0 27.5 30.0
Measured value A 2.80 3.74 4.79 5.60 6.54 7.47 8.41 9.34 10.27 11.2 12.14 13.08 14.01 16.34 18.68 21.01 23.37 25.68 28.01
Measured value g 3.01 4.02 5.02 6.26 7.03 8.03 9.04 10.04 11.05 12.52 13.05 14.06 15.07 17.39 20.08 22.36 25.11 27.62 30.13
Measured value x 2.10 2.80 3.51 4.21 4.91 5.61 6.31 7.01 7.71 8.42 9.11 9.81 10.52 12.27 14.02 15.77 17.53 19.28 21.03
  • *Depending on the material and character, 3 to 5.0 mm can cause damage to the characters.
  • *Size is only a reference value. Dimensional accuracy is not guaranteed. Depending on the text content, there may be cases where the size differs from the specified size.

Engraving angle

  • Turn counterclockwise in 45 degree steps.
  • These are reference values only and accuracy is not guaranteed by quality assurance.
Initial value 0 degree (end-face reference)
Angular pitch (standard value) 0 to 360 degrees (45 degree intervals)
Engraving angle

Feed bending (FR bending) – Overview materials and sizes

  • As the part is processed by feed bending (FR bending), stamp marks will be visible on the bent part.
    Details can be found under Bending Specifications for details.

  • If you require bending processing without stamp marks, please enter this in the additional information in the 3D viewer and request a manual quotation.
Material: Steel Surface Treatment Thickness *1 External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
Thickness ≤ 2.0 mm Thickness > 2.0 mm
EN 1.0330 equiv.
[EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)]
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.3 3.2 5–1200 10–1200
Powder Coating *3
Painting *3
Electroless Nickel Plating 5–1200 *4 10–1200 *4
Black Oxide
Trivalent Chromate (clear)
Trivalent Chromate (Black) 5–300 10–300
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
Electrolytic Plating *5 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 3.2 5–1200 10–1200
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Galvanized)
Galvanized *5 1.6, 2.3
Material: Stainless Steel Finishing Method Thickness *1 External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
Thickness ≤2.0 mm Thickness >2.0 mm
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
2B 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 5–1200 10–1200
Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished *6 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
2B
Material: Aluminum Surface Treatment Thickness *1 External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
Thickness ≤2.0 mm Thickness >2.0 mm
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 5–920 10–920
Anodized (clear) 5–920*4 10–920 *4
Anodized (Black)
EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear)) Clear Anodize 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 5~1100 10~1100
EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black)) Black Anodize
Material: Perforated Metal Hole Diameter × Hole Pitch *7 Open Area Ratio Thickness *1 External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) *2
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.-BA 60° Staggered Round Hole Type
ø1 × 2p 22.60% 0.8 30–900
ø2 × 3p 40.30% 1.0
ø3 × 5p 32.70% 1.0, 1.5
ø5 × 8p 35.40%
ø8 × 12p 40.20% 1.5
    • *1 The thickness tolerance is ±10% (reference value).
    •  
    • *2 The maximum and minimum dimensional values are limited by the
      shape of the bend.
    •  
    • *3 Select a paint color from the table (Appendix Table).
    •  
    • *4 The maximum length and width dimensions (Appendix Table) may vary depending on the surface treatment.
  •  
    • *5 The machining surface will not be plated as it is a pre-treatment material.
    •  
    • *6 Protective sheets (one-side only) affixed.
    •  
  • *7 See figure below for hole diameter and hole pitch standards.
  • However, the hole pitch orientation can be set to any value.
(Appendix Table) Maximum Sizes for Each Surface Treatment External Dimensions (Maximum)
Length Width Height
Electroless Nickel Plating 1200 800 300
Black Oxide
Trivalent Chromate (clear)
EN AW−5052 equiv. (Without surface treatment) 1200 920 920
Anodized (clear) 600 400
Anodized (Black)

Shim Plates

  • For the selection of shims, certain conditions must be met in terms of shaping elements, material and thickness of the part. Detailed specifications can be found below.

Available Shapes for Shim Plates

Available: Cutout/Through Holes/Free Form Hole

Not Available: Bended Shims

Available: Cutout/Through Holes (Rectangular Holes, Slotted Holes, etc.)

Not Available: Specific Holes

Materials / Plate Thicknesses for Shim Plates

  • The tolerance varies depending on the thickness and the material.
  • Other stainless steels are available with a plate thickness of 0.8 mm or 1.0 mm. 1.4301 equiv. (H) has a higher precision. (The tolerance of the plate thickness for standard materials is ±10 % [reference value only]).
SteelThicknessTolerance
EN 1.0330 equiv.0.1±0.03
0.2±0.03
0.3±0.04
0.5±0.06
Stainless steelThickness Tolerance
EN 1.4301 equiv.(H) 0.05 ±0.005
0.1 ±0.02
0.2 ±0.03
0.3 ±0.035
0.5 ±0.04
0.8 ±0.04
1.0 ±0.05

Parts Available for Clear Resin

*The delivery date will be extended depending on the quantity. Please check the date displayed on the screen for the confirmed delivery date.

Clear resin panel parts, used for equipment covers, etc. are available.
Certain conditions regarding the shape elements, material and thickness of the part must be met in order to select clear resin. Check below for detailed specifications.

Eligible: Flat plate

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hole type Through hole Tapped hole Countersunk hole Insert Slotted hole Rectangular hole Free-form hole

Not Available: Bending

Materials / Plate Thicknesses Eligible for Clear Resin

  • Each material is available in two grades and two colors, so please choose the material that best suits your needs.
Clear Resin Grade Color Light Transmittance *1 Operating Ambient Temperature *1 Thickness *2
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) Standard Transparent 87% -15 to 55℃ 3.0  5.0 8.0
Smoky Brown 28% 3.0 5.0
Anti-Static Transparent 77%
Smoky Brown 30%
Acrylic Standard Transparent 93% -40 to 65℃ 3.0 5.0 8.0 10.0
Smoky Brown 28% 3.0 5.0
Anti-Static Transparent 87%
Smoky Brown 25%
Polycarbonate Standard Transparent 89% -40 to 120℃ 3.0 5.0
Smoky Brown 35%
Anti-Static Transparent 86%
Smoky Brown 32%
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) Standard Transparent 83% -10 to 60℃ 3.0 5.0
Smoky Brown 27%
Anti-Static Transparent 77%
Smoky Brown 30%
  • *1 This is an approximate value only and should not be considered a guaranteed value.
  • *2 The plate thickness tolerance is ±0.2 with a thickness of 3.0, and ±0.3 with a thickness of 5.0.

Transparent resin manufacturing method and physical properties (reference values)

The values given are for reference only and are not guaranteed.

Clear Resin Grade Color Manufacturing method Flame retardant (UL94 standard) Chemical resistance
Oil Acid Alkali Organic solvent
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) Standard Transparent Extruded V-2 × ×~△ ×
Smoky Brown
Anti-Static Transparent HB
Smoky Brown
Acrylic Standard Transparent Extruded or Cast HB ×~△
Smoky Brown
Anti-Static Transparent Extruded
Smoky Brown
Polycarbonate Standard Transparent Extruded
Smoky Brown
Anti-Static Transparent HB ×~△
Smoky Brown
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) Standard Transparent Extruded or Pressed × ×
Smoky Brown
Anti-Static Transparent Pressed V-0 × × × ×
Smoky Brown

Clear Resin Materials

Material color may vary between orders based on availability.

Parts Eligible for Composite Sheet

Composite Sheets can be provided for use in panels, equipment covers, etc.

There are requirements for the model shape, material and thickness of composite sheets. Please see detailed specifications below.

Composite Sheet available shapes

Eligible: Flat plate

No. 1 2 3 4 5
Hole type
Through hole
Countersunk hole
Slotted hole
Rectangular hole
Free-form hole

Not eligible: Bending

Basic Modeling Rules

Modeling Rules: Bending Example
The sheet metal thickness must be uniform.  
  • Design inner radius (Rinner) of a bend as follows: 0 ≤ Inner radius ≤ ThicknessDesign outer radius (Router) as follows:Inner radius Rinner + Thickness
  • *Automatic quotation is not possible for models with non-uniform thickness. The model modification function can be used to fix these models and may allow automatic quotation.
    For more information, please click here.
 
Feed bending (FR bending)
  • The inner bending radius should be 10 or more. The outer bending radius should be inner radius + thickness.
  • Please refer to the following section for the range of the bending radius.
 
Thickness Inner radius Rmin Outer radius Rmax
0.8 10 150
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.6
2.0 10 (Steel Rmin=15)
2.3 15
2.5 10
3.0 30
3.2

Hole Identification Specifications

  • After CAD data is uploaded to meviy, it is internally converted into a neutral file format. During this conversion, the hole type information (tapped hole, countersunk hole, etc.) is lost.
  • As a default hole recognition setting, hole diameter and shape features are detected and compared to the hole information database to infer the hole information that will be carried over to the meviy platform.

However, SOLIDWORKS users can use a new function that allows you to change user settings to directly transfer original hole information from CAD data to meviy.
Please click here for more information.

Countersink Modeling and Selectable Sizes

Modeling Rules for Countersunk Holes

When a conical shape element is detected, it will be identified as a countersink.
Modeling Rules Example
Model the angle of the conical shape to be 90°. The ratio between the outer hole diameter (D) and inner hole diameter (d) must be as follows: If d ≤ 4.0 mm, the ratio must be above 1.4, If d > 4.0 mm, the ratio must be above 1.7. Example

Countersunk Hole Identification

The countersunk hole is recognized through two steps below.

STEP1

  • The pilot hole diameters for countersunk holes for each CAD package are registered in the meviy hole information database. Detected hole diameters will be checked against this during modeling (see table below).

Countersunk Hole Nominal Diameter File Extension
STEP (.step / .stp) Parasolid (.x_t/.x_b/.xmt /.xmt_txt) ACIS (.sat/.sab) JT (.jt) PRC (.prc) I-deas (.arc/.unv) Autodesk Inventor (.ipt) CATIA V5 (.CATPart) Siemens PLM-NX (.prt) *1 Creo (.neu/.prt/.xpr) Solid Edge (.par/.pwd) iCAD SX (.icd) SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt) Siemens PLM-NX (.prt) *2
M3 3.20 3.30 3.40 3.58 3.6 4.00 3.20 3.30 3.40
M4 4.30 4.40 4.50 4.60 4.68 4.80 4.30 4.40 4.50
M5 5.30 5.50 5.80 6.00 6.18 6.50 5.30 5.50 5.50
M6 6.40 6.60 6.82 7.00 6.40 6.60 6.60
M8 8.40 8.54 9.00 9.22 10.00 8.40 8.54 9.00
M10 10.50 10.62 11.00 11.27 12.00 10.50 10.62 11.00
M12 13.00 13.50 14.50 13.00 13.50
M14 15.00 15.50 16.50
M16 17.00 17.50 18.50 17.00 17.50
  • *1 Pilot hole diameter for Siemens PLM-NX JIS model
  • *2 Pilot hole diameter for Siemens PLM-NX ISO model

STEP2

Once the countersunk hole is recognized according to the aforementioned modeling rules, the nominal diameter is determined according to the pilot hole diameter range. (Table below)

If the detected hole diameter does not match any of the entries on the list of pilot hole diameters, the hole is treated as a through hole (or tapped hole).

However, you can change the hole type or hole diameter when configuring the quote settings.

Countersunk diameter Pilot hole(d) range Example
M3 3.2≦d≦4.0 Example
M4 4.3≦d≦4.8
M5 5.3≦d≦6.5
M6 6.3≦d≦7.0
M8 8.4≦d≦10.0
M10 10.5≦d≦12.0
M12 13.0≦d≦14.5
M14 15.0≦d≦16.5
M16 17.0≦d≦18.5

Countersunk Hole Size Selection

  • Available sizes vary depending on material and plate thickness. See the table below for details.
  • Countersunk holes cannot be selected for perforated metals or shim plate materials (SPCC [for shims] or SUS304(H) [for shims]).
Material Plate Thickness Countersunk Hole Bolt Nominal Diameter
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
2.0 M3
2.3 M3
3.2 M3 M4 M5
4.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
6.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
9.0 M5 M6 M8 M10
10.0 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
12.0 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
16.0 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
2.0 M3
2.5 M3
3.0 M3 M4 M5
4.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
5.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
6.0 M3 (*1) M4 M5 M6 M8
9.0 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
10.0 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
12.0 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
PET Acrylic Polycarbonate PVC 3.0 M3 M4 M5
5.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
8.0 (*2) M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
10.0 (*3) M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
Aluminum composite sheet (core material: foam polyethylene resin) *4 3.0 M3 M4 M5
  • *1 Only available for A5052 Aluminum Alloy.
  • *2 Only available in PET & Acrylic
  • *3 Only available in Acrylic
  • *4 Click here to see the countersink machining finish for aluminum composite sheets.

Tapped Hole Identification and Selectable Sizes

Tapped Hole Identification

  • Hole diameter information in meviy’s hole information database is registered corresponding to the nominal diameters of tapped holes from each uploadable file extension. Detected hole diameters are checked against the table below (Table 1).
  • *If the detected diameter does not match any entry in the table, the hole will be treated as a through hole. However, you can change the hole type or nominal diameter when configuring the quote settings.
  • *If a diameter corresponds to multiple nominal diameters (below, 5.00 mm), the larger nominal diameter (M6) will be prioritized and selected.
Table 1) With Default Settings: Table of Hole Diameters Corresponding to Tapped Hole Identification by File Extension
Tapped Hole Nominal Diameter File Extension
  • STEP (.step / .stp)
  • Parasolid (.x_t/.x_b/.xmt /.xmt_txt)
  • ACIS (.sat/.sab)
  • JT (.jt)
  • PRC (.prc)
  • I-deas (.arc/.unv)
  • SOLIDWORKS(.sldprt)
  • Siemens PLM-NX(.prt)
  • Creo (.neu/.prt/.xpr)
  • Solid Edge (.par/.pwd)
  • Pro/ENGINEER (.prt/.neu/.xpr)
  • Autodesk Inventor(.ipt)
  • CATIA V5 (.CATPart)
iCAD SX (.icd)
M2 1.57 1.60 1.62 2.00 1.60 1.57 2.00
M2.5 2.01 2.05 2.08 2.50 2.05 2.01 2.50
M3 2.46 2.50 2.53 3.00 2.50 2.46 3.00
M4 3.24 3.30 3.33 4.00 3.30 3.24 4.00
M5 4.13 4.20 4.23 5.00 4.20 4.13 5.00
M6 4.92 5.00 5.04 6.00 5.00 4.92 6.00
M8 6.65 6.75 6.78 6.80 8.00 6.80 6.65 8.00
M10 8.38 8.50 8.53 10.00 8.50 8.38 10.00
M12 10.11 10.20 10.25 10.27 10.30 10.20 10.11 12.00
M14 11.84 12.00 12.02 12.10 12.00 11.84 14.00
M16 13.84 14.00 14.02 16.00 14.00 13.84 16.00
Table 2) With Tapped Hole Identification Settings: Table of Hole Diameters Identified as Tapped Holes for Each Specified CAD Package
Tapped Hole Nominal DiameterTapped Hole Identification Settings
SOLIDWORKS
(Select from 2 types)
Siemens PLM-NX
Creo
Solid Edge
Onshape
Autodesk Inventor
CATIA
iCAD SXIronCADAutodesk Fusion
A Type (*1)B Type (*2)
M21.602.001.601.562.001.601.62
M2.52.052.502.052.012.502.052.08
M32.503.002.502.463.002.502.53
M43.304.003.303.244.003.303.33
M54.205.004.204.135.004.204.23
M65.006.005.004.926.005.005.04
M86.808.006.806.658.006.806.78
M108.5010.008.508.3810.008.508.53
M1210.2012.0010.2010.1112.0010.210.27
M1412.0014.0012.0011.8414.0012.0012.02
M1614.0016.0014.0013.8416.0014.0014.02

*1 When the SOLIDWORKS hole options selected are “Tap drill diameter” or “Cosmetic threads.”

*2 When the SOLIDWORKS hole option selected is “Remove threads.”

Tapped Hole Size Selection

Tapped holes cannot be selected for perforated metals or the material with thickness of 0.8㎜ or less.

Materiall : Steel Plate Thickness Tapped Hole Diameter
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
1.0 M2 M2.5 M3
1.2 M2 M2.5 M3
1.6 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5
2.0 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.3 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
3.2 M2(*1) M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
4.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
6.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
9.0 M5(*2) M6 M8 M10
10.0 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
12.0 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
16.0 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
  • *1 M2 is EN 1.0330 equiv. (EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)) (Trivalent chromate black) and EN 1.0330 equiv. (electrolytic zinc plating) only
  • *2 Only available for EN 1.0038 equiv.
Material : Stainless Steel Plate Thickness Tapped Hole Diameter
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
1.0 M2 M2.5 M3
1.2 M2 M2.5 M3
1.5 M2 M2.5 M3 M4
2.0 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.5 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
3.0 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
4.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
5.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
6.0 M5 M6 M8 M10
9.0 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
10.0 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
12.0 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
1.0 M3
1.2 M3
1.5 M3 M4
2.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
3.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
Material : Aluminum Plate Thickness Tapped Hole Diameter
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. ( pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. ( pre-finished anodized plate (black))
1.0 M2 M2.5 M3
1.2 M2 M2.5 M3
1.5 M2 M2.5 M3 M4
1.6 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5
2.0 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.5 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
3.0 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
4.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
5.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
6.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
Material : Clear Resin Plate Thickness Tapped Hole Diameter
  • PET
  • Acrylic
  • PC (Polycarbonate)
  • PVC
3.0 M3 M4 M5
5.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
8.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
10.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10

Friction Drilled/Tapped Holes

Friction Drilled/Tapped Holes Modeling Rules

When a cylindrical flange shape element is detected, it will be identified as a friction drilled/tapped hole.

Modeling Rules Example
The inner diameter (d) should follow the same rules as for Tapped Hole Identification described above. Model the flange height (h) and thickness (t) to be less than or equal to the plate thickness.
Example 1
Example 1
Example 2
Example 2

*The upright section has a curve

Friction Drilled/Tapped Hole Size Selection

Friction drilled/tapped holes cannot be selected for perforated metals, shims or resin.

Material Thickness Friction Drilled/Tapped Hole Diameter(*1)
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
0.8 M3 M4
1.0 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5
1.2 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5
1.6 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
0.8 M3 M4
1.0 M3 M4 M5
1.2 M3 M4 M5
1.5 M3 M4 M5

*1 M2 and M2.5 are limited to EN 1.0330 equiv. (electrolytic zinc plating) and EN 1.0330 equiv.  (galvanized).

About Threaded Insert Specifications

This section describes the specifications of threaded inserts.

On meviy, you can specify threaded inserts by changing the hole information. The modeling method is the same as for taps.(Tapped Hole Identification and Selectable Sizes

* The insert material is EN 1.4301 equiv.

EN 1.4301 equiv.

The insert material:
EN 1.4301 equiv.

Threaded Insert

Threaded Insert nominal diameter and nominal length (D)

There are three types of nominal length (D) for each nominal diameter: “1D”, “1.5D” and “2D”.
Material Thickness Nominal length Nominal diameter
M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
  • PET(Polyethylene terephthalate)
  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • PVC(polyvinyl chloride)
3.0
5.0 1D
1.5D
2D
8.0 1D
1.5D
2D
10.0 1D
1.5D
2D

Insert quantity that can be automatically quoted per model

The maximum number of threaded inserts that can be automatically quoted per model is 50. For more than 50, please request a manual quotation.

Days to Ship for Threaded Inserts

  • Days to Ship will be added according to the number of inserts per model.
  • * There are no additional shipping days for Economy Shipping.
Material:Clear Resin Grade Color Thickness Number of inserts per model
Standard Shipping Economy Shipping
Quantity: 1~20 pcs Quantity: 21~50 pcs Quantity: ~50 pcs
  • PET
  • (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Standard transparent 3.0  5.0  8.0 +2 days +3 days No additional shipping days
smoky brown 3.0  5.0
Antistatic transparent 3.0  5.0
smoky brown
Acrylic Standard transparent 3.0  5.0  8.0  10.0 +2 days +3 days
smoky brown 3.0  5.0
Antistatic transparent 3.0  5.0
smoky brown
Polycarbonate Standard transparent 3.0  5.0 +2 days +3 days
smoky brown
Antistatic transparent
smoky brown
  • PVC
  • (polyvinyl chloride)
Standard transparent 3.0  5.0 +2 days +3 days
smoky brown
Antistatic transparent
smoky brown

Hanging Holes for Plating/Painting

When uploading a part in meviy and selecting a plating or painting, please note that a small hole, which should be between Ø 4 to Ø 5.2 mm, needs be added in one corner of your part so that the part can be manufactured with the desired plating or painting. 

If the part exceeds a length of 420mm or the weight of 8 kg, please make sure that at least 2 holes are added to the 3D CAD model to hang the part.

 

Depending on the size and shape of the part, additional holes may need to be added for hanging.

 

If the part cannot be offered automatically, you are welcome to contact us to find a solution.

Modeling Rules for Keyhole Type Holes

When a keyhole shaped element is detected, it will be identified as a keyhole type hole.
Modeling Rules Example
Model the keyhole type hole to meet all of the following conditional expressions: d1 ≥ 4.5, d2 ≥ [2 × d1 + 2], h > 0 Example

Selectable nut sizes

Upper limit of the nut's pilot hole diameter

  • On meviy, when you would select nut mounting, please change the hole information indication for mounting holes.
  • You can select press-fit, weld (spot), or weld (arc) as the mounting method.
  • However, multiple mounting methods cannot be used on the same model.
  • The nominal diameters which can be selected depend on the hole diameter of the mounting hole.
  • The upper limit of hole diameter is specified for each nominal diameter. Please refer to the table below.
Press-fit nut
Press-fit nut nominal diameter Upper limit of the pilot hole diameter (d) Example
M3 d ≦ 5.5
M4 d ≦ 7.0
M5 d ≦ 8.0
M6 d ≦ 10.0
M8 d ≦ 13.0
Weld (spot) nut and weld (arc) nut
Weld nut nominal diameter Upper limit of the pilot hole diameter (d) Example
M4 d ≦ 11.0
M5 d ≦ 11.0
M6 d ≦ 13.0
M8 d ≦ 15.0
M10 d ≦ 17.0
M12 d ≦ 19.0

Maximum number of nuts which can quote automatically

  • As a condition of the automatic quotation, there is a limit that the number of nuts mounted per model. Please refer to the table below.
  • If the number of nuts is more than the limit, meviy support can provide a quotation (request a manual quotation).
  • If you wish to use weld (arc) nuts, please request a quotation from meviy support regardless of the number of nuts.
Types of nut Maximum number of nut which can automatic quotation per model
Press-fit nut 12
Weld (spot) nut 12

Select the size of nut

  • Selectable sizes vary by material and thickness. Please refer to the table below.
  • Nut mounting cannot be selected for perforated metal, shim plates (EN 1.0330 equiv. & EN 1.4301 equiv.) and resin.
Press-fit nut
Material Thickness Press-fit nut nominal diameter
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled))
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
0.8 M3 M4
1.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.2 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.6 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
2.3 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
3.2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
1.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.2 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
3.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
EN AW−5052 equiv. 0.8 M3 M4
1.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.2 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.6 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
3.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))(Clear Anodize)
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))(Black Anodize)
1.0 M3 M4 M5 M6
1.5 M3 M4 M5 M6
2.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
3.0 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
Weld (spot) nut
Material Thickness Weld (spot) nut nominal diameter
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled))
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
0.8 M4 M5 M6
1.0 M4 M5 M6
1.2 M4 M5 M6 M8
1.6 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
2.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
2.3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
3.2 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv. equiv.
0.8 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
1.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
1.2 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
1.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
2.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
2.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
3.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
4.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
5.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
6.0 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12

Modeling Rules for Perforated Metal

Modeling RulesExample
  • When requesting a quote for perforated metal parts, model the part using either no holes or only through holes (mounting holes).
  • If the number of through holes exceeds a certain number, automatic quotation may not be possible.
  • (There is no need to model the staggered/lattice-like hole patterns characteristic of perforated metals.)
Hole Identification Specifications

Range of Machining Limits

    The limits for machining and the size ranges are defined for each standard part. Make sure that any models you create fall within the standard range.
  • *Values may differ from those listed depending on surface treatment, shape, and processing conditions.

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and an Edge or Between Two Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Plate Thickness Limita Limitb Limitc
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—
0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.5 11.5 3.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
1.2 1.2 1.2 0.6
1.5 1.5 1.5 0.7
1.6 1.6 0.8
2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0
2.3
2.5 2.5 1.2
3.0 3.0 1.5
3.2
4.0 4.0 2.0
4.5 2.2
5.0 5.0 2.5
6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0
9.0 9.0 4.0
10.0 10.0 5.0
12.0 12.0 6.0
16.0 8.0
Plate Thickness Limita Limitb Limitc
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (for Shims)
0.1 1.0
0.2
0.3
0.5
Plate Thickness Limita Limitb Limitc
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (H) (for Shims)
0.05 0.5
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.8 0.8
1.0 1.0
Plate Thickness Limita Limitb Limitc
PET Acrylic Polycarbonate PVC
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Plate Thickness Limita Limitb Limitc
Aluminum composite sheet (core material: foam polyethylene resin)
3.0 2.0

Example

  • *The distance between a tapped hole and the edge or between tapped holes is determined by the minimum distance from the outermost diameter of the tapped hole.
  • *The distance between friction drilled/tapped holes is determined from the minimum distance from the center of the hole.
  • *The distance between a countersunk hole and the edge or between countersunk holes is determined by the minimum distance from the outermost diameter of the counterbored part.

Minimum Diameter for Through Holes
Minimum Width of Rectangular/Slotted Holes/Other Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

Plate Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
Perforated Metal —60° staggered round hole type—
0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.8 0.8
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.0
1.2 1.2 1.2 0.6 1.2 1.2
1.5 1.5 1.5 0.7 1.5 1.5
1.6 1.6 0.8 1.6 1.6
2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
2.3 1.1 2.3 2.3
2.5 2.5 1.2 2.5 2.5
3.0 3.0 1.5 3.0 3.0
3.2 1.6 3.0 3.0
4.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 3.0
4.5 2.2 4.0 4.0
5.0 5.0 2.5
6.0 3.0
6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
9.0 9.0 4.5
10.0 10.0 5.0
12.0 12.0 6.0 8.0 8.0
16.0 8.0 10.0 10.0
Plate Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
0.8 1.6 3.0 3.0
1.0 1.6
1.2 2.0
1.5 2.5
2.0 4.0 4.5 4.5
3.0 4.5
Plate Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
EN 1.0330 equiv. (for Shims) EN 1.4301 equiv.(H) (for Shims)
0.05 0.3 0.5 0.5
0.1 0.1
0.2 0.2
0.3 0.3
0.5 0.5
0.8 1.0 0.8 0.8
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Plate Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
PET Acrylic Polycarbonate PVC
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.5 3.0 7.0
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Plate Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
Aluminum composite sheet (core material: foam polyethylene resin)
3.0 2.0 3.0 7.0

Example

Minimum Size of Cutout Shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Plate Thickness Minimum Value Limit Value
Cutout Width/Depth A
EN 1.0330 equiv. (for shims) 0.1 0.5 0.3
0.2
0.3
0.5 0.8 0.4
EN 1.4301 equiv.(H) (for shims) 0.05 0.5 0.3
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5 0.8 0.4
0.8 1.2 0.5
1.0 1.5
PET 3.0 7.0
5.0
Acrylic 3.0
5.0
Polycarbonate 3.0
5.0
PVC 3.0
5.0
Aluminum composite sheet (core material: foam polyethylene resin) 3.0 7.0

Example

Minimum Slit Width (when the part is unfolded).

Machining Limits, Size Range

Plate Thickness Minimum Slit Width (when the part is unfolded).
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—
Guaranteed Width a Limit a
0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.5
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 0.5
1.6 1.6 1.6 0.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.5
2.3 2.3 0.8
2.5 2.5 2.5 0.8
3.0 3.0 3.0 1.5
3.2 3.2 1.6
4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0
4.5 4.5 2.3
5.0 5.0 5.0 2.5
6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0
9.0 9.0 9.0 4.5
10.0 10.0 10.0 5.0
12.0 12.0 12.0 6.0
16.0 16.0 8.0

Example

Folded Part View
Unfolded Part View
Detailed Slit View

Minimum Bending Height : Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Example

Minimum Bending Height : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Example

The minimum bending height

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Plate Thickness Surface Treatment
None
  • Paint
  • Electroless Nickel Plating
  • Black oxide
  • Trivalent Chromate (Clear)
  • Trivalent Chromate (Black)
  • Electrolytic Galvanized
  • Hot Galvanaized
Limit a
  • EN 1.0330 equiv./EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
0.8 8.2 6.8 7.1
1.0 8.5 6.8 7.5
1.2 9.9 9.0 8.4
1.6 11.6 9.5 9.2
2.0 13.1 13.5 11.0
2.3 13.7 14.0 11.6
3.2 19.4 22.0 15.4
4.5 28.0 28.0 20.0
6.0 37.3 32.0 30.0
9.0 56.8 57.0
10.0 75.1
12.0 91.0
16.0 158.0
Material Plate Thickness Finishing Method
  • 2B
  • Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished
  • Single-sided hairline finish
  • No.1
Limit a
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
0.8 6.9
1.0 7.4
1.2 7.9
1.5 9.7
2.0 12.6
2.5 17.6
3.0 18.6
4.0 26.6
5.0 33.8
6.0 36.4
9.0 56.8
10.0 75.1
12.0 91.0
Material Plate Thickness Surface Treatment
None
  • Clear Anodized
  • Black Anodized
  • Black Anodized (matte)
  • (Outer Diameter ≤ 300 mm)
  • Clear Anodized
  • Black Anodized
  • Black Anodized (matte)
  • (Outer Diameter > 300 mm)
Limit a
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
0.8 6.8 7.1
1.0 6.8 7.5
1.2 9.0 9.0
1.5 9.5 9.0
1.6 9.5 9.5
2.0 13.5 11.0
2.5 15.5 15.5
3.0 22.0 15.0
4.0 28.0 19.0
5.0 44.0 28.0
6.0 48.0 48.0
Material Plate Thickness Limit a
Perforated Metal —60° staggered round hole type— 0.8 6.8
1.0 6.8
1.5 9.5

Example

Width Specification Range for Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Plate Thickness Dimensional Range w
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
0.8 0.8 0.8 5~1200
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.2 1.2 1.2
1.5 1.5
1.6 1.6
2.0 2.0 2.0
2.3 10~1200
2.5 2.5
3.0 3.0
3.2
4.0 4.0
4.5
5.0 5.0
6.0
6.0 6.0 10~800
9.0 10~835
9.0 10~550
10.0 20~835
10.0 20~550
12.0 20~750
12.0 20~500
16.0
Plate Thickness Dimensional Range w
Perforated Metal —60° staggered round hole type—
0.8 30–900
1.0
1.5

Example

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend : Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

  • *1 The hole may be deformed if it is below the minimum value.

    The dimensions are therefore inaccurate, but will be processed as they are.

  • *2 If the distance is under the minimum value, re-tapping will be necessary and the fit may be affected.

Example

If there are internal angles of less than 90°, machining may not be possible even within the safe value range. If this is the case, meviy Support will contact you.

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

  • *1 The hole may be deformed if it is below the minimum value.

    The dimensions are therefore inaccurate, but will be processed as they are.

  • *2 If the distance is under the minimum value, re-tapping will be necessary and the fit may be affected.

Example

Slit on the bending line (except for acute angle bending shapes with an internal angle of less than 90°).

Machining Limits, Size Range

Plate Thickness Minimuma *1 Minimumb *2 Limitc
    • EN 1.0330 equiv. EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
EN 1.0038 equiv. EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
0.8 0.8 0.8 1.2 0.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5
1.2 1.2 1.2 1.8 0.6
1.5 1.5 2.3 0.7
1.6 1.6 *4 1.6 2.4 0.8
2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 1.0
2.3 2.3 3.5
2.5 2.5 3.8 1.2
3.0 3.0 4.5 1.5
3.2 3.2 4.8
4.0 4.0 6.0 2.0
4.5 4.5 6.7 2.2
5.0 5.0 7.5 2.5
6.0 6.0 6.0 9.0 3.0
9.0 9.0 13.5 4.0
10.0 10.0 10.0 15.0 5.0
12.0 12.0 12.0 18.0 6.0
16.0 16.0 24.0 8.0
  • *1 When a is not secured by the slit’s horizontal width, or when there is an acute angle bend, we can still provide an estimate, but instead of the limit value c, the aforementioned “Minimum distance between the hole and the bend” will be the limit value for the hole position.
  • *2 If the slit’s height is smaller than b or the outside R (fillet size) of the bend, automatic quotation is not possible.
  • *3 The limit value c is uniformly 3.0 mm only when the nearby hole in the right figure is a burring tap.
  • *4 Only for EN AW−5052 equiv.

Example

*Reference) Comparative example of machining limits of hole positions with or without openings

Comparison Example of Representative Materials
No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1 With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2
Material Plate Thickness Minimum Distance Between a Through Hole and Bend Minimum Distance Between a Rectangular/Slotted Hole and Bend Minimum Distance Between a Tapped Hole and Bend
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
0.8 2.0 2.0 1.7
1.0 2.7 2.0
1.2 3.0 3.0 3.9 2.4
1.6 3.5 3.5 5.2 3.2
2.0 4.0 4.0 6.6 4.0
2.3 5.0 5.0 7.8 4.5
3.2 6.5 6.5 11.7 6.3
4.5 9.5 9.5 16.3 8.9
6.0 14.0 14.0 22.4 12.0
9.0 21.5 21.5 32.4 17.5
10.0 22.5 22.5 47.5 20.0
12.0 26.5 26.5 63.0 24.0
16.0 34.5 34.5 89.5 32.0
No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1 With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2
Material Plate Thickness Minimum Distance Between a Through Hole and Bend Minimum Distance Between a Rectangular/Slotted Hole and Bend Minimum Distance Between a Tapped Hole and Bend
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • Other stainless steel materials
0.8 2.0 4.2 1.7
1.0 4.3 3.2 2.0
1.2 3.0 4.5 3.4 2.4
1.5 3.5 6.0 4.9 3.0
2.0 4.0 7.1 6.0 4.0
2.5 6.3 11.3 10.2 5.0
3.0 6.5 11.5 10.4 6.0
4.0 11.5 17.2 16.1 8.0
5.0 14.0 23.5 22.4 10.0
6.0 19.0 25.0 24.0 12.0
9.0 20.5 20.5 40.5 17.5
10.0 22.5 22.5 47.5 20.0
12.0 26.5 26.5 63.0 24.0
No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1 With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2
Material Plate Thickness Minimum Distance Between a Through Hole and Bend Minimum Distance Between a Rectangular/Slotted Hole and Bend Minimum Distance Between a Tapped Hole and Bend
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
0.8 2.0 2.0 1.7
1.0  3.1 2.0
1.2 2.5 2.5 3.2 2.4
1.5 3.5 3.5 4.9 3.0
1.6 3.2
2.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 4.0
2.5 4.5 4.5 9.0 5.0
3.0 5.0 5.0 10.4 6.0
4.0 11.5 11.5 16.1 8.0
5.0 12.0 12.0 16.8 10.0
6.0 13.0 13.0 21.0 12.0

Image/Prerequisites

  • These comparative examples are a selection of representative materials and hole types. It is also effective with other materials and hole types that are not listed.
  • Comparison of the outer radius of a bend (fillet size) and the height of the opening on the bend line when modeling to the minimum value “b.” · If the height of the opening is modeled to greater than “b,” the h2value will differ.

Minimum distance between nuts

Machining Limits, Size Range

Press-fit nut material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
Nominal diameter M3 14 15.5 14
M4 15 17 15
M5 15 18 15
M6 17 20 17
M8 19 23 19
Weld (spot) nut material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
Nominal diameter M4 21 21
M5 21 21
M6 23 23
M8 25 25
M10 28 27
M12 30 29

Example

*If multiple sizes of nuts are mounted, the distance will be decided by the minimum value of the larger nut.

Minimum distance between nut and hole

Machining Limits, Size Range

Press-fit nut material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
Nominal diameter M3 11.2 12.8 11.2
M4 14.4 13.5 12.1
M5 14.4 14 12.7
M6 15.6 15 13.8
M8 17 16.5 15.6
Weld (spot) nut material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
Nominal diameter M4 16 15.5
M5 16 15.5
M6 18 16.5
M8 21 17.5
M10 23 18.5
M12 25 19.5

Example

Minimum distance between nut and edge of the material

Machining Limits, Size Range

Press-fit nut material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
Nominal diameter M3 4.5 6.7 4.5
M4 5.5 7.6 5.5
M5 6.5 8.2 6.5
M6 8 9.3 8
M8 10 11.1 10
Weld (spot) nut material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
Nominal diameter M4 7.5 7.9
M5 7.5 7.9
M6 9 9.1
M8 10.4 10.7
M10 12.5 12.9
M12 14.5 15

Example

Maximum distance between nut and edge of the material

Machining Limits, Size Range

Maximum distance material
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
Press-fit nut(coarse)
450
290
450
Weld nut(coarse)
500
930 *
500

*The maximum distance would be 500 when R bending is included

Example

*With the plate developed into a flat plate, measure the distance between any material edge and the center of the nut, and use the smallest value to judge it can produce or not.

Minimum distance between engravings, between edge or hole

Machining Limits, Size Range

Plate Thickness Minimum distance between edge Through Hole・Tapped Hole・Countersunk Holes・Slotted/Rectangular hole Burring Tap Hole
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
Limit a Guaranteed value b Limit b Guaranteed value c Limit c
0.8 0.8 2.0 4.0 2.0 5.0 3.0
1.0 1.0
1.2 1.2
1.5
1.6
2.0 2.0
2.3
2.5
3.0
3.2
4.0
4.5
5.0
6.0 6.0
9.0 9.0
10.0 10.0
12.0 12.0
16.0

Example

  • *The distances between holes and the etched letter are measured from the outer edge of the etched letter to the outermost diameter.
  • * As an exception of Friction drilled/tapped holes, the limit value of c is consistently set at 3.0 mm.
  • * If the distance is below the guaranteed limit, The etched text may be deformed.

Minimum distance between engraving and nut

Nut (Press-fit) material properties
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
Guaranteed value a Limit a Guaranteed value a Limit a
Nominal diameter M3 6.5 4.5 8.7 6.7
M4 7.5 5.5 9.6 7.6
M5 8.5 6.5 10.2 8.2
M6 10.0 8.0 11.3 9.3
M8 12.0 10.0 13.1 11.1
Nut (spot welding) material properties
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
Guaranteed value a Limit a Guaranteed value a Limit a
Nominal diameter M4 9.5 7.5 9.9 7.9
M5 9.5 7.5 9.9 7.9
M6 11.0 9.0 11.1 9.1
M8 12.4 10.4 12.7 10.7
M10 14.5 12.5 14.9 12.9
M11 16.5 14.5 17.0 15.0

Example

  • *The minimum bending height for each material and thickness is applied to the guaranteed limit from the outer edge of the etched letter.
  • *If the distance is below the guaranteed limit, The etched text may be deformed.

Minimum distance between engraving and bending

Machining Limits

material properties Plate Thickness Guaranteed value h Limit h
  • EN 1.0330 equiv.
  • EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled)
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
0.8 6.2 4.2
1.0 6.3 4.3
1.2 7.5 5.5
1.6 8.8 6.8
2.0 10.2 8.2
2.3 11.4 9.4
3.2 15.3 13.3
4.5 19.4 17.4
6.0 25.5 23.5
9.0 41.0 39.0
10.0 48.5 46.5
12.0 64.0 62.0
16.0 90.5 88.5
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B)
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(No.1)
0.8 6.2 4.2
1.0 6.3 4.3
1.2 6.5 4.5
1.5 8.0 6.0
2.0 9.1 7.1
2.5 13.3 11.3
3.0 13.5 11.5
4.0 19.2 17.2
5.0 25.5 23.5
6.0 27.0 25.0
9.0 41.0 39.0
10.0 48.5 46.5
12.0 64.0 62.0

Example

  • *The minimum bending height for each material and thickness is applied to the guaranteed limit from the outer edge of the etched letter.
  • *If the distance is below the guaranteed limit, The etched text may be deformed.

Minimum Angle for Acute Angle Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

  • The angle (θ) for acute angle bending must be 45° or more.
  • (However, when the plate thickness is 9 mm, the acute angle (θ) must be 88° or more.)
Material Plate Thickness Bend angle
EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B) 6.0 θ≥50°
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (clear))
  • EN AW-5052 equiv. (pre-finished anodized plate (black))
2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 θ≥60°
6.0 θ≥88°
EN 1.0330 equiv. EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled) 4.5 6.0
EN 1.sssss0038 equiv. 9.0 10.0 12.0
EN 1.0038 equiv. 9.0 10.0 12.0 16.0

Example

Minimum Radius of Rectangular Holes

Machining Limits, Size Range

The radius (R) of the corners of a rectangular hole must be 0.5 mm or more.
(For clear resin/composite material, this must be 3 mm or more.)

Example

Bending Conditions

Bending Interference

  • For sheet metal parts, the meviy platform performs interference analysis for the bending process.
  • The forming will be deemed impossible if the results of the analysis suggest there will be interference with the die.

Example 1) Model image before and after bending during normal conditions

曲げ加工の干渉

Example 2) Model image where die interference occurs

Bending interference
  • If a warning message is displayed, check the part for any interference using “Check the interference image” and consider changing the shape. 
  • After taking corrective action, re-upload the 3D model and check the revised quotation results. 
  • The design guidelines for C-bends and stepped bends (Z-bends) are provided below as more detailed examples. See below.

Design Guidelines for C-Bends and Stepped Bends (Z-Bends)

To prevent die interference, design models with reference to the standard shapes shown below.

Modeling Rules Example
  • When outer dimension A is less than or equal to outer dimension C, set inner dimension B so that it is greater than A.
  • Outer dimensions A and C must be at least the minimum bending height (See machining limits: minimum bending height, mentioned above)
C-bend
  • The stepped bend height should be equal to dimension A plus double the plate thickness (t).
  • Dimension A must be equal to or greater than the minimum bending height (See machining limits: minimum bending height, mentioned above).
C-bend

However, the meviy platform determines whether it is possible to manufacture the model based upon positive results of the interference analysis. (Examples given below)

Example 3) C-shaped bending interference: Adjust the size of the channel web in order to clear any interference (the figure on the right shows the analysis image).

 Example 4) Stepped bending interference: Adjust the bending height to clear any interference (the figure on the right shows the analysis image).

Presence of Edges Parallel to the Bend Line

Any backgauges used in the bending process, along with the edges of parts, are taken into consideration in the interference analysis of the bending process. The angle of the part during the bending process may not be stable if there are no edges parallel to the bend line, creating a risk that the bend may not be made in the correct position. If the below message is displayed, consider changing the shape such that the model includes edges parallel to the bend line.

Example 1) No edges parallel to the bend line

 Example 2) Edge parallel to the bend line [automatic quoting available]

Minimum distance between cutout and bend

  • The bending process is carried out by placing the workpiece (to be bent) on a die and punching it from above.
  • However, if the shape of the workpiece does not align on both ends of the die, it cannot be bent.
  • For the minimum distance between the cutout and the bend, we recommend the following.
  • Please note that if the value falls below the minimum value, the bending line may shift because part of the workpiece is no longer covered by the bending die.
  • The dimensions will be inaccurate, but will be processed as they are.
  • In the case of a part that falls below the limit value, it may not be possible to process it. In this case, we will contact you.
  •  
Modelling rules Location
  • For plate thickness t, the limit value of h should be as follows
  • 0.8 ≦ t ≦ 2.0, limit value = 5t
  • 2.3 ≦ t ≦ 9.0, the limit value = 4t
  • For plate thickness t, the minimum and limit values of b should be as follows
  • 0.8 ≦ t ≦2.0, guaranteed value = 2t, limit value = t
  • 2.3 ≦ t ≦ 9.0, guaranteed value = none, limit value = 2t

Confirmation of nut interference during bending

  • In the interference analysis during bending, the analysis is performed with the 3D shape of the nut reproduced for the part where the nut can be mounted.
  • If interference with the die is found as a result of the analysis, the area will be judged that the nut cannot be attached.

Sheet Metal Quoting Error Troubleshooting

  • When uploading a model to meviy, a “Quotation failure” error may occur.
  • Below is an overview of why these errors occur and how to resolve them,as well as some example errors.

What is a quotation failure?

When uploading a model to meviy, an error may occur where the model cannot be auto-quoted.

How to check for errors in the project list

  • After uploading a model to meviy, the “” or “” icon will appear if the model cannot be auto-quoted.
  • In this case, please go to the 3D Viewer and confirm the details of the error from the Precaution column.

How to check error messages in the 3D Viewer

  • Please open 3D viewer and check “Precaution”.
  • If you click “Check”, you will see error messages and a range for auto-quotation.
  • Depending on error cause, a range for auto-auotation may not be displayed.

How to locate an error

  • Clicking the “Confirm” button will highlight the error location in the model.
  • Once this error is resolved, automatic quoting will be possible.

Case 1: Failure to read uploaded file

  • This error occurs when a 3DCAD format or extension that is not supported by meviy is uploaded.
  • To resolve this, please check the formats supported by meviy and re-upload a supported format.

Notes

  • Please see below for the formats and extensions that can be uploaded to meviy.

Case 2: Unsupported shape

  • This error is caused by uploading a shape that is not eligible for automatic quotation with meviy’s Sheet Metal Plate service.
  • To resolve this, please check the quotable shapes and modify the model accordingly.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “There is an unsupported shape.”

Notes

  • See below for shapes supported by the Sheet Metal service.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Applicable parts/Materials>Shapes Eligible for Quotation

Case 3: Plate thickness not available

  • This error occurs when the requested plate thickness is not supported.
  • To resolve this, modify the model to match the corresponding plate thicknesses.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “There are no supported sheet thicknesses.”

Notes

  • The part thickness must match one of the gauge thicknesses supported by meviy Sheet Metal.
 
  • Please refer to the following for available sheet thicknesses.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Applicable parts/Materials>Material, Surface Treatment, Size

Case 4: Uneven plate thickness

  • This error occurs when the plate thickness is not constant during modeling or when the R length setting is not within the correct range.
  • To resolve this, modify the model to create a uniform sheet thickness.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “Model sheet thickness is non-uniform.”

Notes

  • Please see below for sheet metal modeling guidelines.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Design Guidelines>Basic Modeling Rules

Case 5: Distance between features

  • This error occurs when the distance between holes and end faces, or between holes is below the limit.
  • To resolve this, please increase the distance between the hole and the end face/hole.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “XX and XX are too close.”

Notes

  • See below for minimum distances between holes and end faces/holes.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Design Guidelines>Range of Machining Limits
 
  • Please also use the measurement function to check the distance.
  • → [FA Sheet Metal] Quotation Settings>Measuring 3D models
 
  • If you have any questions, please request a manual quotation by meviy support. See below for assistance on manual quotations.
  • →Quotation conditions settings>[FA Sheet Metal] Quotation Settings>Information about manual quotation

Case 6: Bend-to-hole distance

  • This error occurs when the bend-to-hole distance is below the limit.
  • To resolve this, either increase the distance between the bend and the hole or create an opening on the bend line (clearance hole).

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “XX and XX are too close.”

Notes

  • See below for the required minimum distance between a hole and a bend.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Design Guidelines>Range of Machining Limits
 
  • See below for rules on openings on the bend line.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Design Guidelines>Range of Machining Limits
 
  • If you have any questions, please request a manual quotation by meviy support. See below for assistance on manual quotations.
  • →Quotation conditions settings>[FA Sheet Metal] Quotation Settings>Information about manual quotation

Case 7: Undersized bend height

  • This error occurs when the bending height is below the limit.
  • To resolve this, increase the bending height to a sufficient height.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “The bend height is too small.”

Notes

  • See below for minimum bending heights.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Design Guidelines>Range of Machining Limits

Case 8: Interference during bending

  • This error occurs when the part geometry causes interference during bending.
  • To resolve this, modify the part design to avoid interference.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “The part and mold are interfering during bending.”

Notes

  • See below for guidelines on die interference during bending.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts>Design Guidelines>Bending Conditions

Case 9: Unrecognized holeshape

  • This error occurs when there is an unrecognized hole shape.
  • To resolve this, please change the hole to a supported shape and re-upload the file.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “There is an unsupported hole shape.”

Notes

 

Case 10: Shape recognition failure

  • This error occurs when there is a problem with the quality of the uploaded 3D CAD data, and the shape is deformed when mevyi is loaded.
  • If the shape is deformed, please try the following steps to see if you can get a quote.

State of original data

State after meviy is loaded

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “An error shape exists in the model.”
  • – “Failed to load file.”

1. Shape check of uploaded 3D CAD data

  • Check the shape of the uploaded 3D CAD data.
  • If there is a problem with the shape, correct it and upload the model again.

Notes

  • Visual check
  • – Are there any twisted surfaces?
  • – Are there any unintended geometric features displayed in the cross-section view?
  • – Are there any very small shapes or gaps?
  • Confirmation of the shape creation method
  • – Are there any 3D shapes created without drawing sketches?
  • – Shapes created by importing lines from DXF
  • – Shapes created using reference geometry or mating part geometry
  • – Are there any intersecting lines created by intersecting holes?
  • – etc.
  • Confirmation using checking tools
  • – Check for inconsistent shapes
If there is no problem with the shape, or if the loading situation does not improve after re-uploading the corrected file, please try the next step “2.

2.Changing the file format

Upload the file again in a different 3D CAD file format from the one you uploaded.

Notes

  • – If meviy supports the native format of the 3D CAD file you are using, please try quoting in the native format.
  • – If you are using an intermediate format, please try quoting in STEP or Parasolid format.
If modifying the geometry and changing the file format does not improve the situation, please contact our support.

Allowable Dimensional Tolerances

No. Standard Part Classification of Standard Dimensions Standard Values* Example
Normal bending R bending (FR bending)
Plate thickness≦6.0mm Plate thickness>6.0mm Plate thickness≦3.2mm
1 Section with no bending 6 or less ±0.1 ±0.3 ±0.3 Example
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.2 ±0.5 ±0.5
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.3 ±0.8 ±0.8
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±0.5 ±1.2 ±1.2
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±0.8 ±2.0 ±2.0
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±1.2 ±3.0 ±3.0
2 Section with bending 6 or less ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.5
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.5 ±1.0 ±1.0
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.8 ±1.5 ±1.5
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±1.2 ±2.5 ±2.5
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±2.0 ±4.0 ±4.0
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±3.0 ±6.0 ±6.0
  • *General tolerance for JIS B 0408 metal pressed products: use Grade B (plate thickness≦6.0mm), Grade C (plate thickness>6.0mm). For R bend it will be Grade C.
  • *If a painting/coating is specified, the standard value for material conditions is used.

The allowable dimensional tolerances are applicable only for dimensions for between holes on the same face and end-faces/perpendicular-faces that are adjacent as a result of the bending.
The tolerances are not applicable for hole-to-hole or hole-to-end face dimensions on non-adjacent faces (across multiple bent sections).

Example 1) Dimensions for which allowable dimensional tolerances are applicable

Example 2) Dimensions for which allowable dimensional tolerances are not applicable

Example 2) Dimensions for which allowable dimensional tolerances are not applicable

Hole Machining Specifications

Friction Drilled/Tapped Holes
No. Standard Part Standard Value Example
1 Flange thickness 1/2 of plate thickness (reference value) Example
2 Flange height Equal to plate thickness (reference value)
Countersunk Holes
No. Nominal Diameter M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 Example
1 Countersink Diameter (D) Standard Dimensions 6.3 8.3 10.4 12.5 16.5 20.0 24.5 28.5 32.5 Example
Maximum 6.9 9.6 11.1 13.3 17.8 22.4 26.5 30.5 34.5
2 Pilot Hole Diameter (d) Standard Dimensions 3.4 4.3 5.3 6.5 8.5 10.5 12.5 14.5 16.5
Maximum 4.7 7.0 8.4 9.9 13.8 14.2 14.5 16.5 18.5
3 Countersink Height (t) Reference Dimensions 1.5~1.6 2.0~2.3 2.5~2.7 2.2~2.9 3.2~3.8 4.9~5.1 6.0 7.0 8.0
*Will be manufactured so that the head section does not protrude when using hex-socket countersunk bolts (JIS-B1194).
Press-fit nut
No. Nominal diameter M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 Example
1 Width of two face 5.5 7.0 8.0 10.0 13.0 15.0 17.0
2 Hight of nut 2.1 2.3 3.1 4.1 4.6 6.1 7.1
  • *The values of press-fit nut are for reference only.
  • *The mounting angle (angle between one corner of the nut and the edge) of the nut (press-fit) is optional.
Weld (spot) nut
No. Nominal diameter M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 Example
1 Width of two face 11.0 11.0 13.0 15.0 17.0 19.0
2 Hight of nut 4.2 4.2 5.2 6.7 8.2 9.8
  • *The values of weld (spot) nut are for reference only.
  • Nuts will be used equivalent to the values in the table above.
  • For weld (spot) nut, nuts with strength category 5 in accordance with JIS B1196:2010 are used.
  • *The mounting angle (angle between one corner of the nut and the edge) of the nut (spot weld) is optional.

Bending Specifications

Bending Specifications

Normal Bending
No. Standard Part Standard Value Example
1 Bend angle tolerance
  • Plate Thickness ≤10.0 mm: ±1.0°
  • Plate Thickness >10.0 mm: ±1.5°
Example
2 Inner radius (r) Plate thickness (reference value)
3 Outer radius (R) R = plate thickness × 2 (reference value)
R-bend shape(FR bending)
No. Standard Part Standard Value Example
1 Bend angle tolerance
  • ±2.0°
Example
2 Inner R Modeling dimension (Reference value)
3 Outer R Inner R+Plate thickness (Reference value)

Protrusions from Bending

Standard Value Example
As shown in the right hand example, bulging/protrusions of about 15% of the plate thickness can occur on each side. Example

Defects Caused by Bending

Standard Value Example
As shown in the right hand example, defects have occurred in the bent die. Example
Since it is processed as FR bending (feed bending), die marks will be left on the R bending part.
■Without surface treatment (EN AW−5052 equiv.)
Inner bend Outer bend
■Paint
Inner bend Outer bend

Cracks caused by bending (EN AW−5052 equiv.)

Standard Value Example
EN AW−5052 equiv. would have a slight crack when bent due to its material properties.
  • ■EN AW−5052 equiv. (Thickness: 6.0 mm)
  • Beispiel

Appearance of Cut Surfaces

Exterior Appearance Finish

Cut Surface

Note that the appearance of the cut surface may vary depending on how it was cut.

(The cutting method cannot be specified.)

With laser processing

The cut surface will have a smooth edge.

With turret punch press machining

The machining surface will have a smooth curved shape.

Burring in the Pulling Direction

Standard Value Example
As shown in the right hand example (from behind), burrs of 0.1 mm or less may occur as a result of the machining process. Example

About edge breaking

Standard ValueExample
  • Burrs resulting from punching sheet metal are finished to an Equivalent 0.1 mm Radius as shown in the figure to the right.
  • For standard conditions, burrs are guaranteed to be 0.1㎜ or less.
  • No Edge breaking (No burrs ≥ 0.1mm)

  • Edge breaking (Radius = 0.1mm)

Appearance of Edge breaking

Acrylic (transparent), thickness 8.0㎜
EN 1.4301 equiv. (2B), thickness 3.0 ㎜

Finish of Edge breaking

  • There is a possibility of minor scratches on the appearance because a double-sided deburring machine is used for eliminating burrs.
  • Edge breaking and engraving cannot both be specified on the same model. The edge breaking process can cause the engraving to fade.
  • Transparent resin parts will have the edge breaking finish as standard.

About Hairline Direction

  • EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish) has a hairline finish on the main appearance surface. (See the figure on the right)
  •  
  • The polishing direction of the hairline finish is called the “hairline direction,” and in the meviy sheet metal service, the longitudinal direction of the unfolded drawing created by expanding the 3D model shape is used as the hairline direction.
  •  
  • If you would like to use a different direction, please contact meviy support for a quote.
Einseitige feine Linienstruktur (Hairline-Finish)
Logic to determine the longitudinal direction of the development
Calculates the maximum rectangle of the unfolded drawing, and develops horizontally in the direction of the longest side of the rectangle.
Logic to determine the longitudinal direction of the development
Shape with arbitrary hairline direction
In some cases, the maximum rectangle of the unfolded drawing is not defined, or the longest side of the rectangle cannot be defined (See the figure on the right.). For such shapes, the hairline direction is optional, and you can specify the desired direction in the quotation in meviy support.
Shape with arbitrary hairline direction
Effects on unfolded dimension calculation
  • The effect of expansion due to bending must be taken into account when calculating the unfolded dimensions for manufacturing.
  •  
  • In the case of EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline), the expansion is about twice the thickness of the plate at each bending point, so the unfolded dimensions become shorter by that amount. As a result, please note that the longitudinal direction in the 3D model and the unfolded drawing may be switched. (See the figure on the right)
Effects on unfolded dimension calculation

About pre-finished sheets

EN AW 5052 equiv. (anodized clear/black) pre-finished materials can be processed. (See the figure on the right.)

Cut surfaces will not have a surface finish.

If surface treatment is required on the cut surfaces, select a material that is not pre-finished and specify anodizing as the surface treatment.

*Please click here for more information about materials.

Anodized Aluminum Sheet Appearance

Product Finish

  • There is a possibility the surface treatment may peel at bends.
  • Cut surfaces will not have a surface finish.

*There may be color differences depending on the part shape and surfaces to be cut. Film thickness cannot be specified.

*There may be slight color differences for pre-finished products depending on the delivery option selected. Performance is equivalent.

*Assembled nuts will not be anodized.

EN AW 5052 equiv. (pre-finished clear anodized sheet) Thickness 3.0mm
EN AW 5052 equiv. (pre-finished black anodized sheet) Thickness 3.0mm

About Painted Sheet Metal

Hanging jig marks may be left when painting (see diagram on right).

The base coat of painted products is iron phosphate coating.

The main quality standards are shown in the table below.

The values are approximate values.

Powder Coating​ Painting
Film thickness *1
80±30μm
30±15μm
Baking temperature
180℃
140℃
Baking time
20 to 30 min.
Salt spray test *2
120 hours
72 hours
1: Not a guaranteed value as the coating thickness may vary depending on the shape. 2: Based on JIS Z2371 salt spray test method. (Powder coating: 60±5μm after baking at 180°C for 20 minutes, Painting: 25±5μm after baking at 100°C for 20 minutes)

We conduct confirmation using a film thickness gauge, peeling off with tape, and board test with a test piece.
The appearance is visually checked for color, dust, spots, dimples, etc., referring to the “Miscellaneous Materials Measurement Chart,” and the tapped holes are checked for functionality by passing bolts through them.

For cleaning, wipe with water or wipe with water after wiping with diluted neutral detergent using a soft cloth or sponge, and then wipe dry with dry cloth.

Please refrain from using petroleum solvents such as thinner, benzene, etc. and alcohol.

Engraving

Engraving specifications

Set engraving

Set engraving

Engraving for sheet metal can only be input and positioned on the 3D viewer
when it is applied to the appearance surface.

Appearance of engraving

Engraving finishes

  • ・The engraving of sheet metal is done by scribing.
  • ・The width of the letters (approx. 0.1 mm), the depth of the engraving and the distances between the letters cannot be specified.
  • ・Font size and angle are approximate values. We cannot guarantee accuracy.

important notice

  • ・Depending on the material and machine, burn marks may occur in the area of the letters.
  • ・Depending on the material, the finish of the engraving may be lighter.
  • ・If the size of the engraved characters is small (approx. 3 to 5 mm) or if the shape of the characters is complicated, the characters may be crushed.

Perforated Metal Machining Specifications

Standard Value Example
There are no restrictions on the relationship between cut sections and hole positions. (Use caution when handling cut sections or the cutouts around holes as they are particularly sharp.) Example

Clear Resin Specification

General Tolerance Standards for Machining Dimensions

The tolerance for external dimensions is ±1.0. See the table below for the tolerances used for other sections.

Standard Part Tolerance Grade Classification of Standard Dimensions Tolerance
Symbol Description
Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions, excluding chamfered parts m Medium Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3 ±0.1
More than 3, equal to or less than 6 ±0.1
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.2
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.3
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±0.5
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±0.8
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±1.2
Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions of chamfered parts c Rough Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3 ±0.4
More than 3, equal to or less than 6 ±1
More than 6 ±2
*General tolerances for JIS B 0405 cutting are used.
Standard Value Example
If the internal angles of the model are sharp corners or are less than R3, machining of around R3 will be applied. (If you would like the internal angle to be finished to a sharp corner or to less than R3, contact meviy support for an estimate.) Example

Dimensional Changes for Clear Resin

Unlike metal, resin is a material that easily deforms as a result of temperature and humidity and changes in dimensions. Accuracy is assured in the following way:
  • Testing is conducted in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment
  • Accuracy assurance is based on the results of inspections performed immediately before shipment.

Composite Sheet processing specifications

General Tolerance Standards for Machining Dimensions

The tolerance for external dimensions is ±1.0. See the table below for the tolerances used for other sections.

Standard Part Tolerance Grade Classification of Standard Dimensions Tolerance
Symbol Description
Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions, excluding chamfered parts m Medium Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3 ±0.1
More than 3, equal to or less than 6 ±0.1
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.2
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.3
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±0.5
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±0.8
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±1.2
Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions of chamfered parts c Rough Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3 ±0.4
More than 3, equal to or less than 6 ±1
More than 6 ±2

*General tolerances for JIS B 0405 cutting are used.

Standard Value Example
If the internal angles of the model are sharp corners or are less than R3, machining of around R3 will be applied. (If you would like the internal angle to be finished to a sharp corner or to less than R3, contact meviy support for an estimate.) Example

Appearance of Composite Sheets

Countersink hole machining finish

Product finish

  • Countersunk holes and machined external surfaces will expose the core material.
  • Although deburring is performed, the surface may be sharp due to the characteristics of the material. Please be careful when unpacking and handling the product.
  • A protective sheet is attached to prevent scratches.
*There may be differences in color depending on the shape and surfaces to be processed.

Quality Control

Quality Assurance Scope for External Appearances

Cut surface Marks from the hanging jig used during the application of the painting coat
Cut surface

With laser processing

The cut surface will have a smooth edge.

Cut surface

With turret punch press machining

The machining surface will have a smooth curved shape.

Marks from the hanging jig used during the application of the painting coat

Surface

  • The external appearance surfaces must be free of blemishes caused by nails.
  • For surfaces that are not considered external appearance surfaces, some processing/machining marks may be present.
Burring in the pulling direction Damage caused by bending Protrusion from bending
Burring in the pulling direction Damage caused by bending Protrusion from bending

Machined Sections (Punching, Bending)

  • Any burrs that exceed 0.1 mm that occurred as a result of the machining/processing will be removed.
    *Does not include light chamfering or C-chamfering.
  • If chamfering or filleting is required on the external sections, include this in the modeling. However, this does not apply to chamfers and fillets in the plate thickness direction.
  • Note that the appearance of the cut surface may vary depending on the processing/machining method. (The processing/machining method cannot be specified.)
  • Marks may remain from the hanging jig used during the application of the painting coat.
  • Machining/processing marks from the die used during the bending process may remain.
    *For EN 1.4301 equiv.#400 and EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish), protective sheets are applied to external appearance surfaces to protect against the formation of defects.
  • Bulging/protrusions of about 15% of the plate thickness can occur on each side of the bent sections during the bending process.

Notes on the product appearance

EN 1.0038 equiv. plate thickness 16㎜
EN 1.4301 equiv.(NO.1)
plate thickness 12㎜
EN 1.0038 equiv.
plate thickness 16㎜

Cutting surface

  • For thick plates (over 6.0 mm), burn marks from laser cutting may be noticeable.
EN 1.0038 equiv. plate thickness 16㎜
Unevenness inside the holeHole shape distored
on the back side

Hole machining

  • Unevenness may occur inside the hole. Also, when viewed from the back side of the product, the shape of the hole may be slightly distorted.

Inspection Item

View of inspection (1) View of inspection (2)
View of inspection (1) View of inspection (2)

Inspection Details

  • External appearance inspection: Defects, dents, unevenness, condition of painting coat, condition of surface treatment (visual)
  • Dimensional check: Viewer display dimensions (digital Vernier calipers, goniometers, etc.)
  • Inspection frequency: As part of each process and immediately prior to shipment

Specifiable Dimensional Tolerances for Sheet Metal/Thin Shim Plates

No. Standard Part Classification of Standard Dimensions Standard Values*

Normal Bending

R-bend (FR bending)

Plate Thicness
≦6.0mm
Plate Thicness
>6.0mm
Plate Thicness
≦3.2mm
1 Section with no bending 6 or less ±0.1 ±0.3 ±0.1
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.2 ±0.5 ±0.2
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.3 ±0.8 ±0.3
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±0.5 ±1.2 ±0.5
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±0.8 ±2.0 ±0.8
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±1.2 ±3.0 ±1.2
2 Section with bending 6 or less ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.5
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.5 ±1.0 ±1.0
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.8 ±1.5 ±1.5
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±1.2 ±2.5 ±2.5
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±2.0 ±4.0 ±4.0
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±3.0 ±6.0 ±6.0

General Tolerance: JIS B 0408 Grade B (Plate Thickness ≤6.0 mm), Grade C (Plate Thickness >6.0 mm)

  • If painting/coating is specified, the standard value for material conditions is used.
  • The allowable dimensional tolerances are applicable only for dimensions for between holes on the same face and end-faces/perpendicular-faces that are adjacent as a result of the bending.
    *The tolerances are not applicable for hole-to-hole or hole-to-end face dimensions on non-adjacent faces (across multiple bent sections). See “Example of non-applicable dimensions” in the figure below.
Example Example of non-applicable dimensions

Dimensional Assurance Range for Clear Resin

Standard Part Tolerance Grade Classification of Standard Dimensions Tolerance
Symbol Description
Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions, excluding chamfered parts m Medium Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3 ±0.1
More than 3, equal to or less than 6 ±0.1
More than 6, equal to or less than 30 ±0.2
More than 30, equal to or less than 120 ±0.3
More than 120, equal to or less than 400 ±0.5
More than 400, equal to or less than 1,000 ±0.8
More than 1,000, equal to or less than 2,000 ±1.2
Dimensional tolerances for length dimensions of chamfered parts c Rough Equal to or greater than 0.5, equal to or less than 3 ±0.4
More than 3, equal to or less than 6 ±1
More than 6 ±2
*General tolerances for JIS B 0405 cutting are used.

General Tolerance Standards for Machining Dimensions

  • The tolerance for the external dimensions is ±1.0. See the table to the left for the tolerances for other sections.

Dimensional Changes for Clear Resin

  • For dimensional changes caused by temperature or humidity, accuracy is guaranteed based on the following conditions:
    – The inspection is performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
    – Accuracy assurance is based on the results of inspections performed immediately before shipment.

Clear Resin R

  • If the internal angles of the model are sharp corners or are less than R3, machining of around R3 will be applied.
    See “Clear resin internal angle (R)” in the figure below
  • If you would like the internal angles to be finished to a sharp corner or to less than R3, contact meviy support for an estimate.
Clear resin internal angle (R)
Clear resin internal angle (R)

Quality Control of Nut Mounted Products

Regarding the appearance of nut mounted products

Product with press-fit nut

  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) and EN 1.0330 equiv. (Galvanized),EN AW-5052 equiv. ( pre-finished anodized plate (clear)) and EN AW-5052 equiv. ( pre-finished anodized plate (black)) may have some plating peeling due to nut mounting.
  • Installation of nuts near the edge of the plate may cause the edge to swell.

Product with weld (spot) nut

  • For products with spot-welded nuts on steel materials,remove burns by using a file or similar tool. Scratch marks may appear due to the filing.
  • EN 1.0330 equiv. (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) and EN 1.0330 equiv. (Galvanized) may have some plating peeling due to nut mounting.
    Spot-welded nuts on stainless steel will be removed the burn marks by electrolytic polishing.

    Also, polishing to remove burns is not performed because it causes plating to peel off.

  • The projection part of the weld nut may be eluted, but the following items are inspected to confirm that there is no problem with fastening.

    Finish marks may remain.

  • – Bolts can pass through
  • – The projection part is not convex more than the material thickness

Regarding the Strength Warranty for Nut mounted Products

Product with press-fit nut

  • We do not guarantee the strength of products with press-fit nuts, but we will ship them after confirming that there are no problems with fastening.

Product with weld (spot) nut

  • We do not guarantee the strength of products with weld (spot) nuts, but we will ship them after confirming that there are no problems with fastening.In addition, periodic evaluations are conducted in accordance with JIS B1196.

Quotable Shapes

Machining Direction

The machining direction can be perpendicular and parallel to the 6 rectangular faces.
Machining at an angle against the direction of the rectangular faces requires dedicated equipment and is not possible with meviy.

*With 3-axis milling, it is not possible to machine at angles that run diagonal to the 6 faces.

Machining Direction

Machining Positions

The green areas below indicate points that can be machined. The yellow areas indicate points that cannot be machined and are therefore not possible with meviy.

Yellow areas can be adjusted or deleted to make an eligible shape.

(1) Pocket Shapes

The shape of a pocket (area cut by the end mill) varies depending on the placement of chamfers and curves (convex and concave). Here are some examples:

The green areas indicate points that can be machined. The yellow areas indicate points that cannot be machined and therefore cannot handled by meviy.
Yellow areas can be adjusted or deleted to make an eligible shape.

(2) Closed Pockets

With pockets that are enclosed by 4 faces, concave curves are required on all 4 corners (whether it is a through pocket or blind pocket), as shown in the left image below.
(Because pockets are machined with an end mill, sharp corners are not possible.)

When adding chamfers as in the images below, up to C15 is possible.
(Chamfers above C15 are machined with end mills, so a conical shape like that below is not possible.)

(3) Open Pockets ①

For pockets not surrounded by 4 faces, some shapes can be created without concave curves.

However, curves are required if the pocket is a blind hole. (This is because a curve will always be formed in the machining direction.)

When adding chamfers as in the images below, up to C15 is possible.
For shapes like the image on the right below, an end mill can be used for chamfering, so chamfers above C15 are possible.

Shapes like those below are machined with a chamfer cutter, so a curve like the left or middle images above will be made at the chamfered intersection.

(5) Holes ①

Unlike pockets, multi-directional machining can be used for holes.
It is possible to add multiple smaller holes or a slotted hole in the lower step of a counterbore hole.

(6) Holes ②
Multi-step holes with more than two steps are not possible. As in the left image below, the hole in the middle step must be the narrowest (in order to work with our system). The shapes shown in the middle and right images below (multiple stepped holes or the largest diameter in the middle step) are not possible with meviy.
(7) Slotted Holes ①

As with round holes, multi-directional machining can be used for slotted holes, and counterboring can be used to create multi-stepped holes.

(8) Slotted Holes ②

More than 2 steps are possible.
The middle step cannot be the longest hole, as in the right image below. However, unlike round holes, slotted holes can feature multiple steps that narrow from the top down, as in the middle image below.

(9) Holes + Chamfers or Curves ①

Chamfers around the mouth of a round or slotted hole are possible up to C15.
It is not possible to add convex curves to the rim of round or slotted holes.

(10) Holes + Chamfers or Curves ②

If the corner of a round or slotted hole is curved, the radius of curvature cannot exceed 0.5.

If a corner is C-chamfered or has a radius of curvature below 0.5, the end product may differ from the model. (If adding a curve and chamfer to a counterbore like the left image below, the hole is machined with an end mill, producing a corner that is sharp or within a 0.5 radius of curvature. For a precision or tapped hole with a pilot hole, like the right image below, the hole is machined by a drill, producing an angled surface.)

It is not possible to add a chamfer or curve to an already curved surface.

Material, Surface Treatment and Hanging Holes

  • The following materials and surface treatments are possible.
  • *Depending on shape and size, hanging holes may be necessary for surface treatment. Refer to the Design Guidelines for information on hanging holes.
  • *Steel between materials EN 1.1191 equiv and EN 1.1203 equiv may be used as an equivalent to EN 1.1206 equiv.
  • *EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar) and EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar) are not compatible with trivalent chromate.
  • *EN 1.0038 equiv.(annealed material) is not compatible with trivalent chromate (black) or hard chrome plating.
  • *The film thickness of hard chrome plating (flash plating) is less than 5μ. The hardness (Vickers) is about Hv750~, and
    it is difficult get the plating on holes and pockets.
  • *The value of EN 1.1206 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 20-34HRC) cannot be guaranteed and cannot be specified.
  • *Pre-hardened steel between 37 and 43 HRC may be used as an equivalent to NAK55.
  • *Black anodize (Matte) is not applicable for EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar).
  • *Thin plate standards (thickness 3㎜≤Z<5㎜)are not applicable for surface treatment.
  • *Not required for anodized aluminum if the displayed agreement is agreed to.
  • (However, a wire mark may be left)
  • *The thickness of Clear Hard Anodizing is approximately 10 to 30 μm. The color will vary depending on the thickness of the coating.
  • *Phosphating surface treatment will be either zinc phosphate or manganese phosphate. The type cannot be selected and the color and other characteristics vary for each.
  • *PPS (standard, natural color) does not contain glass fiber.

Material Standards and Materials Used

Please refer to the table below for the actual materials used for each materials. The materials used are equivalent to JIS standard components and do not fully comply with DIN standards.
NoMaterialJISGBNotes
1EN 1.0038 equiv.SS400Q235Use materials that equivalent to the components
stipulated in JIS G 3101.
2EN 1.0038 equiv.(annealed material)SS400(annealed)
3EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)SS400-D
4EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)S45C-DUse materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS
G 4051.
5EN 1.1206 equiv.S45C45#Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4051.
S50C
S55C
6EN 1.1206 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 20-34HRC)S50C(tempered)45#temperedUse materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4051.
The hardness is between 20 and 34 HRC, it cannot be specified.
7EN 1.7220 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 26-32HRC)SCM44042CrMo4Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS
G 4053.
8NAK55 equiv.The hardness is equivalent to pre-hardened steel with a hardness
of 37 to 43 HRC.
9EN AW – 2017 equiv.A2017[T3,T351]2A12Use materials that equivalent to the components
stipulated in JIS H 4000.
10EN AW – 5052 equiv.A5052[H32,H34,H112]5052 H112
11EN AW – 6061 equiv.A6061[T6,T651]6061 T6
12EN AW – 6063 equiv.(flat bar)A6063S
13EN AW – 7075 equiv.A7075[T6,T651]7075 T6
14EN 1.4305 equiv.SUS303X8CrNiS18-9Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4304.
15EN 1.4305 equiv. (annealed material)SUS303(annealed)
16EN 1.4301 equiv.SUS30406Cr19Ni10
17EN 1.4301 equiv. (annealed material)SUS304(annealed)
18EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar)SUS304-D
19EN 1.4401 equiv.SUS3160Cr17Ni12Mo2
20EN 1.4016 equiv.SUS4301Cr17

Caution

  • Steel types that are not included in the JIS standard, or for which there is no comparable steel even if a JIS standard exists, are not listed.
  • The steel types listed for comparison are reference standards.
  • Steel between materials EN 1.1191 equiv and EN 1.1203 equiv may be used as an equivalent to EN 1.1206 equiv.
  • Please note that the chemical composition may be different.

Delivery Options

Caution

The service for selecting the delivery date for resins (-E) is only available for some materials.

The service for selecting the delivery date (-E) for steel, stainless steel and aluminum is available for all materials without surface treatment.

For some materials with surface treatment, this is not possible depending on shape and size.

You can choose between Rapid with a delivery time of only 6 days and Economy with a delivery time of up to 24 days to enable a cost reduction.
We recommend Rapid or Express delivery if delivery time is a priority and long delivery times with 30% discount if price is a priority.

List of delivery options

Delivery OptionShipping DaysApplicable Product (compared to Standard Shipping)End of Part numberOrder closing time
Rapid6days-Selected products-R4:30
Express8days-Except for Thin plate standards (thickness 3㎜≤Z<5㎜)-E7:00
Standard10days-12:00
Economy24days-All products in principle-L12:00

*During summertime, the order closing time is extended by 1 hour.

How to select the options

STEP1:

Click “Confirm the quotation conditions” button.

STEP2:

A list of shipping dates will be displayed, allowing you to select a delivery date.

Notes

– Default setting is standard shipping

Ineligible Shapes

Due to facility limitations, we are unable to provide quotations for parts that require the following machining steps. Thank you for your understanding.

5-axis machining
5-axis machining
Welding
Welding
Wire-cut EDM
Wire-cut EDM
Electrical discharge machining (EDM)
Electrical discharge machining (EDM)
V-groove Machining

Quotable Sizes

List of Standards

  • ・Standard
  • Length(X):10mm or more – 600mm or less
  • Width(Y):10mm or more – 400mm or less
  • Thickness(Z):5mm or more – 70mm or less
  • ・Thin plate standards
  • Length(X) / Width(Y):5mm or more – 100mm or less
  • Thickness(Z):3mm or more – less than 5mm
  •  ・Flat bar standards
  • Length(X):10mm or more – 500mm or less
  • Width(Y):10mm or more – 125mm or less
  • Thickness(Z):5mm or more – 30mm or less

Tip

  • The list of standards shows the size ranges available for automatic quotation. See below for details on applicable sizes for each material.
  • See table below for available width (Y) and thickness (Z) for polished flat bars. Manual quotes are available for sizes up to (X) 2,000mm x (Y) 600mm x (Z) 200mm.
  • * Please click here for the details of Manual quotation.

Automatic Quotation Size Thickness (Z)

[ mm ]

[Material]

Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum
Thickness (Z)
Thin plate standards(3≦Z<5)Standard(5≦Z≦70)
EN 1.0038 equiv., EN 1.1206 equiv.SupportedSupported
EN 1.0038 equiv.(annealed material),EN 1.1206 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 20-34HRC)Not SupportedSupported
EN 1.7220 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 26-32HRC), NAK55 equiv.
EN AW – 2017 equiv., EN AW – 5052 equiv., EN AW – 6061 equiv., EN AW – 7075 equiv.SupportedSupported
EN 1.4305 equiv.・EN 1.4305 equiv. (annealed material)SupportedSupported
EN 1.4301 equiv.・EN 1.4301 equiv. (annealed material)
EN 1.4401 equiv.SupportedSupported *Z≦68
EN 1.4016 equiv.SupportedSupported *Z≦30

[ mm ]

[Material]
Resin
Thickness (Z)
Thin plate standards(3≦Z<5) Standard(5≦Z≦70)
MC Nylon (Weather resistance, black ash), MC Nylon (Standard, ivory) Not Supported ※ Z≦50
MC Nylon (Conductivity, black) Not Supported ※ Z≦30
UHMWPE (Conductivity, black) Not Supported ※ Z≦50
PET (Glass filled, brown) Not Supported ※ Z≦50
PTFE (Standard, white) Not Supported ※Z≦30
Bakelite (Paper, natural color), Bakelite (Paper, black), Bakelite (Cloth, natural color) Not Supported ※ Z≦30
PPS (Standard, natural color) Not Supported ※ Z≦30
Resin materials other than the above Not Supported ※ Z≦60
*The standard thickness for resin materials is Z≤60.

Automatic Quotation Size Length (X) and Width (Y)

[Material]
Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum
Width (Y)
5≦≦10≦70≦100≦200≦300≦400≦500≦600
Total Length (X)5≦
  • Thin plate standards(3≦Z<5)
  • All applicable materials
  
≦10   
≦70
≦100
≦250 EN 1.1206 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 20-34HRC)
≦300NAK55 equiv.
≦400
Standard(5≦Z≦70)
EN 1.0038 equiv., EN 1.0038 equiv.(annealed material),EN 1.1206 equiv.,
EN 1.7220 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 26-32HRC)
EN AW – 2017・5052・6061・7075, EN 1.4305・1.4301・1.4401・1.4016 equiv.,
EN 1.4305・1.4301(annealed material)
≦500
≦600
≦1000 

 

[Material]
Resin
Width (Y)
5≦≦10≦70≦100≦200≦300≦400≦500≦600
Total Length (X)5≦   
≦10 Standard(5≦Z≦70)
≦70
≦100
≦200
≦300
≦400
≦500Fluorine (PTFE, Standard, white)
≦600All applicable materials except PTFE
≦1000 

Caution

  • Automatic quotation sizes shown may not be supported depending on other quotation conditions.
  • Surface treatment cannot be specified for thin plate products.
  • If you have any questions, please contact meviy support.

Flat bar

Flat Bar (Common): X dimension 10≦X≦500
EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​ Width Y
Total Length X 5 16 19 22 25 32 38 44 50
6 16 19 22 25 28 32 38 40 44 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
8 16 19 22 25 30 32 38 50
9 16 19 22 25 32 38 44 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
10 10 15 16 20 22 25 30 32 38 40 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
12 12 16 19 20 22 25 32 38 44 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
16 16 19 20 22 25 32 38 44 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
19 19 22 25 32 38 44 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
22 22 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
25 25 32 38 44 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
30 30 50 65 75 100 125
EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​ Width Y
Total Length X 5 16 19 22 25 32
6 16 19 22 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
9 16 19 22 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
12 12 16 19 22 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
16 16 19 22 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
19 19 22 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
22 22 25 32 38 44 50 65 75 100 125
25 25 32 38 44 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
30 30 50 65 75 100 125
EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar) Width Y
Total Length X 5 15 16 19 20 22 25 30 32 35 38 40 50 60 65 75 90 100
6 15 16 19 20 22 25 30 32 35 38 40 45 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
8 16 32 38 50
9 15 16 19 20 22 25 32 38 40 50 60 65 75 90 100 125
10 10 15 19 20 25 30 32 38 40 50 65 75 100 125
12 12 16 19 20 25 30 32 38 40 50 65 75 90 100 125
16 16 19 20 25 32 38 40 50 65 75 100 125
19 19 25 32 38 50 65 75 100 125
22 22 32 38 50 65 75 100
25 25 32 38 50 65 75 100 125
30 30 50 65 75 100
EN AW – 6063 equiv.(flat bar) Width Y
Total Length X 5 15 20 30 40 50 60 100
6 15 20 30 40 50 60 100
8 15 20 30 40 50 60 100
10 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 100
12 12 15 20 30 40 50 60 100
15 15 20 30 40 50 60 100
20 20 30 40 50 60 100
25 25 30 40 50 60 100
30 30 40 50 60 100

Material Density

[Material]Material density (g/cm3)
SteelEN 1.0038 equiv., EN 1.0038 equiv.(annealed material), EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)7.87
EN 1.7220 equiv. (Reference Hardness: 26-32HRC), EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar), EN 1.1206 equiv.
EN 1.1206 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 20-34HRC),NAK55 equiv.7.8
AluminumEN AW – 2017 equiv.2.79
EN AW – 5052 equiv.2.68
EN AW – 6061 equiv.2.7
EN AW – 6063 equiv.(flat bar)2.69
EN AW – 7075 equiv.2.8
ResinPOM (Acetal, Standard)1.41
MC Nylon (Standard, Weather resistance)1.16
MC Nylon (Conductivity)1.2
Bakelite (Paper,Cloth)1.4
Fluorine (PTFE, Standard)2.2
UHMWPE (Standard)0.94
UHMWPE (Conductivity)0.95
ABS (Standard)1.05
PEEK (Standard)1.32
PP(Standard)0.91
PET (Glass filled)1.63
PPS (Standard)1.35

Shape Disparity between 3D Model and Finish

In general, the product will be true to the 3D CAD data. However, in the following cases, there may be differences between the 3D CAD data and the actual product.

Internal/External Sharp Corners

  • If an external corner is sharp or is less than C0.5, the finish will be as follows:

    · External corner C0.1 to 0.5 or less

    For internal sharp corners, the finish will be as follows:

    · Internal corner R0.1 to R0.5 or less

The bottom shape of the blind hole

  • Even if the bottom of the model is flat, the finished product may be a cone shape due to processing characteristics, and vice versa. This may cause the hole to penetrate, interfere with other shape elements, deform, or bulge.
  • If not acceptable, please fill the comment field of hole information instructions with “hole diameter(ø), depth, flat bottom” and request a manual quotation from meviy support. We will shortly provide you a formal quotation.

Pilot Hole for Tapped/Precision Hole

The pilot-hole depth may not be machined exactly as shown in the model, and if the effective depth (h) exceeds the reference value [model depth minus pilot-hole remaining depth] the pilot hole may penetrate through and interfere with other shape elements.

The pilot-hole diameter may also not be machined exactly as shown in the model.

Pilot hole for tapped/precision hole
Pilot-hole depth reference value = pitch × 2.5 + 2 mm
Pilot hole for tapped/precision hole
Pilot-hole remaining depth reference value = 2.7 mm

Points of Note when 3D Modeling

The manufacturing process takes the 3D CAD data to be exact.

Do not forget to model the following shape elements.

Radius (R) Required for End-Mill Trajectory End Point/Turnaround Point.

The end-mill trajectory will always have an R at the end point and the turnaround point.

Please model an R of at least 0.75 based on end-mill diameter and blade length.

The R required for an automatic estimate depends on the depth of the pocket machining.

The larger the R, the larger the diameter of the end mill that can be used. This means a shorter machining time and a lower cost.

No Modeling Required for End-Mill Nose R

Do not model nose R.(The nose R is the minuscule R at the corner of the end-mill tip.)

If a nose R is present, the machining direction cannot be accurately determined, and an automatic estimate is not possible.

Chamfers Over C0.5 Must be Modeled

Chamfers greater than C0.5 must be modeled.

For external sharp corners or corners of C0.5 and smaller, this finish will be C0.1 to 0.5 or less.

Hanging Holes for Surface Treatment Must Be Modeled

  • For black oxide coating, electroless nickel, trivalent chromate, and all anodized aluminum, the part requires holes from which it can be hung and immersed in the treatment material.
  • Model the hanging holes with a combination of two or more of the following shapes. You can use any of the shapes multiple times in the same combination.
  • • Through holes of ø3.5 or greater (precision holes cannot be used)
  • • Slotted holes with a width of 3.5 or greater (precision slotted holes cannot be used)
  • • Closed pockets with width 3.5 or greater
  • • Tapped through-holes of M5 or greater

Recognizing Different Types of Hole

Shape Elements Identified as Holes

In the machining service, the following shape elements are identified as holes. Elements identified as holes can be switched to straight holes or precision holes. If the hole diameter meets certain criteria, you can also switch to tapped holes, insert holes or countersunk holes. For one-step holes and two-step holes, the hole type can be changed at each step. See here for positions where a chamfer can be created in one-step and two-step holes. You can also specify the dimensional tolerance from the hole center.
Blind cylindrical shape
with flat hole base
Blind cylindrical shape with conical hole base
Blind cylindrical shape with flat hole base
+90° chamfer at entrance
Blind cylindrical shape with conical hole base
+90° chamfer at entrance
Through cylinder
Through cylinder
+90° chamfer at entrance
Through cylinder
+90° chamfer at entrance (both sides)
One-step hole

Two-step hole
(with center section the smallest)

Recognizing Straight Holes

Any shape that is identified as a hole, but is not initially recognized to be a tapped hole or a countersunk hole, is identified as a straight hole.

Settings for Precision Holes

Any shape identified as a hole can be changed to a precision hole by changing the hole diameter tolerance type of the straight hole. See here for more information about how to switch to precision holes.

Recognizing Tapped Holes

meviy sets the pilot-hole diameter based on the user-set “Tapped Hole Identification Settings” and the file extension (see table below). If the model’s hole diameter matches the settings, it is identified as a tapped hole.
If holes have not been automatically assigned as tapped holes at initial upload, you can also change the hole type manually as long as the hole diameter is within the threshold.
You can also change from tapped holes to straight or insert holes.
See here for the Tapped Hole Identification Settings.

  • Select “User Settings” in the user menu in the top-right of the screen.
  • You can change the settings from the “Tapped Hole Identification Settings” menu.
  • Once you have changed the settings, click “Change.”
For native files: select the CAD program used to create the file
For intermediate files: select the CAD program used to create the file
*In order to improve the accuracy of the automatic assignment of tapped holes, you should always try to select the original CAD program used to create the file.
Example: CATIA → SOLIDWORKS (upload) CAD Software Settings
✓ Select: CATIA
X Don’t select: SOLIDWORKS
*If the native file is different from the CAD software settings, the CAD software setting logic will be used for recognizing tapped holes.
Please note

It is recommended that you use the hole commands to model holes. The machining service is designed for modeling generated with the various CAD hole commands, and using the hole commands improves the accuracy of the automatic assignment of tapped holes.

 

(Automatic tapped-hole assignment can also be used when modeling with cutting. However, if there is any discrepancy in the logic, tapped holes cannot be automatically assigned, and holes may end up as straight holes or other types of hole.)

 Please note (SOLIDWORKS users only)

The machining service refers to the CAD names in the SOLIDWORKS Tapped Hole Identification Settings as “SOLIDWORKS(A)” and “SOLIDWORKS(B).” The differences between the two are as shown below.

Select according to your modeling specifications.

If a user of modeling specification “SOLIDWORKS(B)” has set the CAD name to “Use file type” in the Tapped Hole Identification Settings, the “SOLIDWORKS(A)” logic will take precedence.

“SOLIDWORKS(B)” users must set the CAD name to “SOLIDWORKS(B).”

The tapped hole identification logic for the machining service is shown below.

*The machining service’s tapped hole identification logic is designed to round to three decimal places.

*The CAD in the following tables assumes the default versions of the following are used.

It may not work, depending on version upgrades and personal settings.

Autodesk Inventor 2023

Siemens PLM-NX 2206

CATIA V5-R62022Solid Edge 2023
Creo 9.0SOLIDWORKS 2023
Pro/Engineer 19.0I-deas
Onshape 1.154.6978iCAD SX V8L3-00A
Autodesk Fusion 2.0.10813IRONCAD 2021

Automatic Tapped-Hole Assignment

Recommended Tapped Hole Identification Setting: CAD Software
Model Hole Diameter(1) Upload Model: Native/Intermediate File
(ø) mm(2) Tapped- Hole Identification Setting: CAD Name
Tap Size
(Coarse)
Creo
Onshape
SW(A)
Solid Edge
IronCAD
NXCATIA V5
Inventor
SW(B)
iCAD SX
Autodesk Fusion
M21.61.61.5721.62
M2.52.052.052.012.52.08
M32.52.52.4632.53
M43.33.33.2443.33
M54.24.24.1354.23
M6554.9265.04
M86.86.86.6586.78
M108.58.58.38108.53
M1210.210.310.111210.27
M141212.111.841412.02
M16141413.841614.02

Not Recommended: Tapped- Hole Identification Setting "Use File Type"

Model Hole Diameter(1) Upload Model: Native File
(ø) mm(2) Tapped- Hole Identification Settings: Use File Type
Tap Size
(Coarse)
Creo
Onshape
SW(A)
Solid Edge
IronCAD
NX
CATIA V5
Inventor
SW(B)
iCAD SX
Autodesk Fusion
M21.61.5721.62
M2.52.052.012.52.08
M32.52.4632.53
M43.33.2443.33
M54.24.1354.23
M654.9265.04
M86.86.6586.78
M108.58.38108.53
M1210.210.111210.27
M141211.841412.02
M161413.841614.02
Model Hole Diameter (1) Upload Model: Native File
(ø) mm (2) Tapped- Hole Identification Settings: Use File Type
Tap Size (Coarse) STEP Parasolid ACIS JT PRC I-DEAS
M2 1.57/1.6/1.62/2
M2.5 2.01/2.05/2.08
M3 2.46/2.5/2.53/3
M4 3.24/3.3/3.33/4
M5 4.13/4.2/4.23
M6  4.92/5/5.04/6
M8  6.65/6.75/6.78/6.8/8
M10 8.38/8.5/8.53/10
M12 10.11/10.2/10.25/10.27/10.3
M14  11.84/12/12.02/12.1
M16 13.84/14/14.02/16

Tapped-Hole Manual Assignment

Tap Size(Coarse/Fine) Model hole diameter (ø) mm
M2 1.5 to 2
M2.5 2 to 2.5
M3 2.4 to 3
M4 3.2 to 4
M5 4.1 to 5
M6 4.9 to 6
M8 6.6 to 8
M10 8.3 to 10
M12 10.1 to 12
M14 11.8 to 14
M16 13.8 to 16

*SW(A) when created with the SOLIDWORKS hole specification options “Screw pilot-hole drill diameter” and “Thread”
*SW(B) when created with the SOLIDWORKS hole specification option “Remove thread”

Settings for Insert Holes

EN 1.4301 equiv.

Insert Material:
EN 1.4301 equiv.

When the quoted material is made of aluminum or resin, the machining service can select insert holes within the threshold using logic equivalent to the tapped-hole identification logic.

The insert material is EN 1.4301 equiv.

There are four nominal lengths for each diameter: 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D and 2D.

However, the number of selectable diameters is M2 to M12, unlike for tapped holes.

Recognizing Countersunk Holes

Conical shapes that meet the following conditions will be identified as countersunk holes.

 

Model the conical shape with an angle of 90°.

Set so that the hole diameter ratio D/d is:
greater than 1.4 (D>1.4d) when d is 4.0 [mm] or less.
greater than 1.7 (D>1.7d) when d is greater than 4.0 [mm].

Recognizing Other Types of Hole

The shapes shown below are recognized as other types of hole. The service is not available if these other types of hole are present.

Decreasing two-step hole
Non-90° entrance chamfer
Tapered hole
Oblique hole
Fillet at entrance
Machined thread

Recognizing Slotted Holes

The following shape elements are recognized as slotted holes. Shape elements recognized as slotted holes can be changed to precision holes using the dialog box. You can also specify the dimensional tolerance from the arc center.

Through-hole shape with width = 2R
幅=2Rの貫通形状

Through-hole shape with width = 2R,
90° chamfer at entrance (one side)

幅=2Rの貫通形状+90°口元面取り(片側)
Through-hole shape with width = 2R,
+90° chamfer at entrance (both sides)
幅=2Rの貫通形状+90°口元面取り(両側)
Blind hole with width = 2R
幅=2Rの非貫通形状
Blind hole with width = 2R,
+90° chamfer at entrance
幅=2Rの非貫通形状+90°口元面取り
+90° U-shaped through slot where width = 2R
+90°口幅=2Rの貫通切欠形状
U-shaped through slot with width = 2R,
with 90° chamfer at entrance (one side)
幅=2Rの貫通切欠き形状+90°口元面取り(片側)
U-shaped through slot with width = 2R,
+90° chamfer at entrance (both sides)
幅=2Rの貫通切欠き形状+90°口元面取り(両側)
U-shaped blind slot with width = 2R
幅=2Rの非貫通切欠き形状
U-shaped blind slot with width = 2R
+90° chamfer at entrance
幅=2Rの非貫通切欠き形状+90°口元面取り

Thin-Wall Judgment Logic

As shown below, if there is a thin wall below the machining limit, out of tolerance will occur due to tearing or shape deformation during manufacturing. *If there is an overlap between the limit values, the larger value will be given priority.

If the thin wall is below the limit, the “Quality Agreement” will be displayed on the screen. Please check the relevant area on the 3D viewer and answer whether you agree with tears, deformations and out of tolerance.

If you disagree, we will not be able to provide an automatic quotation. If you disagree but still want the same quality as the model, please write “disagree with the quality agreement” or something similar in the comment box and request a manual quote from meviy support. After that, you will receive an official quotation response shortly.

"Straight hole", "Precision hole", "Tapped hole": Thin wall between cylindrical area and other shape elements

Thin Walls between Straight Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Diameterø2 or more
ø5 or less
More than ø5
Machining Limit0.81.0

Thin Walls between Precision Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel, Aluminum, SUS
Diameter ø2 or more
Machining Limit 0.8

[mm]

POM, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK
Diameterø2 or more
Machining Limit1.5

[mm]

Bakelite
Diameter ø2 or more
Machining Limit 2.0

Thin Walls between Tapped Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Nominal DiameterM2 or higher
M5 or lower
M6 or higher
M10 or lower
M12 or higher
Machining Limit0.81.01.5

Thin Walls between Insert Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Nominal DiameterM2 or higher
M5 or lower
M6 or higher
M10 or lower
M12
Machining Limit2.03.13.9

Thin Walls between Countersunk Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Diameter (D, d)ø2 or more
ø5 or less
More than ø5
Machining Limit0.81.0

Thin Walls between Countersunk Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel, Aluminum, SUS
Nominal Diameter ø3 or more ø6 or less More than ø6
Machining Limit 0.8 1.0

[mm]

POM, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite
Nominal Diameterø3 or more
Machining Limit1.0

Other Arrangements of Thin Walls and Other Shape Elements

Thin Walls between Straight Section of Slotted Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Machining Limit1.0

Thin Walls between Other Sections of Slotted Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Machining Limit1.0

Thin Walls between Other Sections of Slotted Holes and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Machining Limit1.0

Thin Walls between Other Sections of Pockets and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Machining Limit1.0

Hole Tip and Other Shape Elements

[mm]

All materials (steel, prehardened steel, aluminum, stainless steel, polyacetal, MC Nylon, Fluorine, UHMWPE, ABS, PEEK, Bakelite)
Machining Limit2.0

Machined Plate Quoting Error Troubleshooting

  • When uploading a model to meviy, a “Quotation failure” error may occur.
  • Below is an overview of why these errors occur and how to resolve them,as well as some example errors.

What is a quotation failure?

When uploading a model to meviy, an error may occur where the model cannot be auto-quoted.

How to check for errors in the project list

  • After uploading a model to meviy, the “” or “” icon will appear if the model cannot be auto-quoted.
  • In this case, please go to the 3D Viewer and confirm the details of the error from the Precaution column.

How to check error messages in the 3D Viewer

  • Please open 3D viewer and check “Precaution”.
  • If you click “Check”, you will see error messages and a range for auto-quotation.
  • Depending on error cause, a range for auto-auotation may not be displayed.

Notes

  • In addition to the red text in the message box, the Quality Agreement may be provided in an orange message.
  • For more information on the quality agreement, please refer to the following
 

How to locate an error

  • Clicking the “Confirm” button will highlight the error location in the model.
  • Once this error is resolved, automatic quoting will be possible.

Case 1: Failure to read uploaded file

  • This error occurs when a 3DCAD format or extension that is not supported by meviy is uploaded.
  • To resolve this, please check the formats supported by meviy and re-upload a supported format.

Notes

  • Please see below for the formats and extensions that can be uploaded to meviy.
 

Case 2: Unsupported shape

  • This error is caused by uploading a shape that is not eligible for automatic quotation with meviy’s Machined Plate service.
  • To resolve this, please check the quotable shapes and modify the model accordingly.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “Unsupported shapes_Support”

Notes

  • See below for shapes supported by the Machined Plate service.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates>Applicable Parts/Materials>Quotable Shapes
 
  • See below for Unsupported shapes by the Machined Plate service.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates>Applicable Parts/Materials>Ineligible Shapes

Case 3: Maximum Size Issue

  • This error is caused by exceeding mevyi’s auto-quotable size.
  • To resolve this, reduce the overall size of the part to meet meet meviy’s size requirements.

Tip

  • If any of the following messages are displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “Blank_Length”
  • – “Blank_Width”
  • – “Blank_Thickness”

Notes

  • See below for sizes that can be quoted by meviy.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates>Applicable Parts/Materials>Quotable Sizes
  • If you have any questions, please request a manual quotation by meviy support. See below for assistance on manual quotations.
  • →Quotation conditions settings>[FA Machined] Quotation Settings>Information about manual quotation

Case 4: Unsupported holes

  • This error occurs when there is an unrecognized hole shape.
  • To resolve this, please change the hole to a supported shape and re-upload the file.

Tip

  • Error message will be displayed in the 3D Viewer
  • – “Unsupported hole type”

Notes

  • If you have any questions, please request a manual quotation by meviy support. See below for assistance on manual quotations.
  • →Quotation conditions settings>[FA Machined] Quotation Settings>Information about manual quotation

Caution

Tapered holes, holes with a fillet at the edge, and undercuts are not supported by a manual quotation

Case 5: Pocket depth limit exceeded

  • This error occurs when the corner radius inside the pocket does not fit into the meviy standard.
  • To resolve this, increase the corner radius to increase the tool diameter, or remove the corner radius to change the machining direction.

Tip

  • meviy recognizes the machining direction and tool diameter by the radius of the pocket corner.
  • Increasing the corner radius will increase the tool diameter and increase the possible cut depth.
  • If any of the following messages are displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “Pocket_Maximum depth_Minimum radius restricted”
  • – “Pocket_Maximum depth_Minimum width restricted”
  • – “Pocket_Maximum depth_Minimum radius and minimum width not restricted”

Notes

Case 6: Insufficient pocket width

  • This error occurs when the specified machining depth is too deep for the pocket width.
  • Tool diameter is determined by the minimum pocket width. Narrower pocket widths make the tool thinner and thus prevent deeper machining.
  • To resolve this, increase the pocket width or reduce the pocket depth.

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “Pocket_Width_Minimum value”

Notes

  • Please see below for pocket dimensions that can be quoted.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates>Applicable Parts/Materials>Quotable Shapes

Case 7: Insufficient depth of blind holes

  • This error occurs when the blind hole is too deep, and causes the tool holder to collide with the part.
  • To resolve this, adjust the hole depth, diameter, or position to prevent collision.

Tip

  • This error occurs when the corner radius inside the pocket does not fit into the meviy standard.
  • To resolve this, increase the corner radius to increase the tool diameter, or remove the corner radius to change the machining direction.
  • If any of the following messages are displayed in the 3D Viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “Pocket_Maximum depth_Minimum radius restricted”
  • – “Pocket_Maximum depth_Minimum width restricted”
  • – “Pocket_Maximum depth_Minimum radius and minimum width not restricted”

Notes

Case 8: Pocket_Unprocessable pin corner

  • This error occurs when a pin angle remains in a corner.
  • The solution is to use the R proposal function or change the design.

Tip

  • Please see below for shapes that can be quoted.
  • → [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates>Applicable Parts/Materials>Quotable Shapes

Caution

  • A corner pin angle is defined as a pin angle with no corner R required in the machining direction.
  • Shape patterns include obtuse corners as well as those shown at left.

Case 9: Shape recognition failure

  • This error occurs when there is a problem with the quality of the uploaded 3D CAD data, and the shape is deformed when mevyi is loaded.
  • If the shape is deformed, please try the following steps to see if you can get a quote.

State of original data

State after meviy is loaded

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “An error shape exists in the model.”
  • – “Failed to load file.”

1. Shape check of uploaded 3D CAD data

  • Check the shape of the uploaded 3D CAD data.
  • If there is a problem with the shape, correct it and upload the model again.

Notes

  • Visual check
  • – Are there any twisted surfaces?
  • – Are there any unintended geometric features displayed in the cross-section view?
  • – Are there any very small shapes or gaps?
  • Confirmation of the shape creation method
  • – Are there any 3D shapes created without drawing sketches?
  • – Shapes created by importing lines from DXF
  • – Shapes created using reference geometry or mating part geometry
  • – Are there any intersecting lines created by intersecting holes?
  • – etc.
  • Confirmation using checking tools
  • – Check for inconsistent shapes
If there is no problem with the shape, or if the loading situation does not improve after re-uploading the corrected file, please try the next step “2.

2.Changing the file format

Upload the file again in a different 3D CAD file format from the one you uploaded.

Notes

  • – If meviy supports the native format of the 3D CAD file you are using, please try quoting in the native format.
  • – If you are using an intermediate format, please try quoting in STEP or Parasolid format.
If modifying the geometry and changing the file format does not improve the situation, please contact our support.

Default General Tolerance Standards

The cutting service does not display dimensions or tolerances when 3D CAD data is uploaded other than external dimensions and hole information, assuming that the customer specifies tolerances of their choice.

This section describes the finish of parts where dimensions and tolerances are not displayed.

Default General Tolerance Standards for Machined Dimensions (From Excerpts of JIS B 0405:1991/JIS B 0419:1991)

The following standards are applied to the origin according to machining standards.

The origin can be moved to any position.

Length, Excluding Chamfer, Dimensional Tolerances

 

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Base Dimensions
Symbol Description ≥0.5 ≤3 >3 ≤6 >6 ≤30 >30 ≤120 >120 ≤400 >400 ≤1000
m Medium ±0.1 ±0.1 ±0.2 ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.8
Tolerances for Chamfer Length Dimensions (Corner Radius or Corner Chamfer Dimensions)

 

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Base Dimensions
Symbol Description ≥0.5 ≤3 >3 ≤6 >6
C Rough ±0.4 ±1 ±2
Angle Dimensional Tolerances

 

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Length of the Shorter Angle Edge
Symbol Description ≤10 >10 ≤50 >50 ≤120 >120 ≤400 >400
m Medium ±1° ±30′ ±20′ ±10′ ±5′
General Tolerances of Perpendicularity

 

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Nominal Length of the Shorter Edge
Symbol ≤100 >100 ≤300 >300 ≤1,000
K 0.4 0.6 0.8
General Tolerances of Straightness and Flatness

 

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Nominal Length
Symbol ≤10 >10 ≤30 >30 ≤100 >100 ≤300 >300 ≤1,000
K 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6

(Related) Changing a design’s origin.

Width (Y) and thickness (Z) tolerances of polished flat bar

The following standards are applied to polished flat bars, depending on the material. As for tolerances for overall length (X) and other dimensions, “Standard for normal tolerances for machining dimensions without indication (extracted from JIS B 0405:1991/JIS B 0419:1991)” is applied as in the case of other materials.
1018 Carbon Steel (polished), 1045 Carbon Steel (polished), 304 Stainless Steel (polished) Excerpt from JIS G 3123:2004 / JIS G 4318:2016
Tolerance Grade Width Tolerance/Thickness Tolerance
Symbol Description > 3 6 10 18 30 50 80 120
6 10 18 30 50 80 120 180
IT 13 -0.18~0 -0.22~0 -0.27~0 -0.33~0 -0.39~0 -0.46~0 -0.54~0 -0.63~0
6063 Aluminum Alloy, Excerpt from JIS H 4040:2015

Resin Precision Assurance

Unlike metal, resin is a material that easily changes shape or dimensions due to factors such as temperature and humidity. Due to this, precision assurance is performed under the following conditions:
· Inspections are performed in temperature-controlled environments.
· Precision assurance is based on the results of inspections performed immediately before shipment.

Surface Roughness

  • The default surface roughness reference value is √Ra6.3 (√Rz25).
  • When selecting the surface roughness symbol “Ra” in the user settings or initial quotation conditions, 6.3 or 3.2 can be selected.
  • When selecting the surface roughness symbol “Rz”, 25 or 12.5 can be selected.
  • The surface roughness is displayed in the tree view and in the bottom left corner of the 3D viewer.
Surface Roughness
Symbol Selected Value
Ra
6.3
3.2
Rz
25
12.5

Internal and External Corners

For external sharp corners or corners of C0.5 and smaller, the finish will be as follows:
· Corners C0.1 mm to 0.5 mm or less

 

For internal sharp corners, the finish will be as follows:
· Internal corners R0.1 to R0.5 mm or less

Specifiable Dimensional Tolerances

Dimensional Tolerances

When uploading 3D CAD data, you can specify any dimensions/tolerances for parts where dimensions and tolerances are not displayed.

The minimum specifiable value ranges for tolerances depends on the combination of shape elements.

Depending on other settings, in-range precision may not be covered by the service.

Shape Elements and Minimum Value Ranges for Tolerances

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel, SUS, Aluminum
Shape Element ①/Shape Element ② Blank Surface Pockets Precision Holes/Other Hole Types Precision Slotted Holes Straight Holes (No Precision) Tapped Holes/Countersunk Holes/Slotted Holes
Blank Surface *1 0.1 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.2
Pockets *2
Precision Holes/Other Hole Types
Precision Slotted Holes
Straight Holes (No Precision) Tapped Holes/Countersunk Holes/Slotted Holes

*If the range is less than 0.2, Trivalent Chromate (clear) is not available as a surface treatment via the service.

[mm]

Resin
Shape Element ①/Shape Element ② Blank Surface Pockets Precision Holes/Other Hole Types Precision Slotted Holes Straight Holes (No Precision) Tapped Holes/Countersunk Holes/Slotted Holes
Blank Surface *1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2
Pockets *2
Precision Holes/Other Hole Types
Precision Slotted Holes
Straight Holes (No Precision) Tapped Holes/Countersunk Holes/Slotted Holes

[mm]

  • Polished flat bar
  • (EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar), EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar))
Shape Element ①/Shape Element ② Blank Surface Pockets Precision Holes/Other Hole Types Precision Slotted Holes Straight Holes (No Precision) Tapped Holes/Countersunk Holes/Slotted Holes
Blank Surface *1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Pockets *2
Precision Holes/Other Hole Types
Precision Slotted Holes
Straight Holes (No Precision) Tapped Holes/Countersunk Holes/Slotted Holes
*1 Blank Surface: The entire surface used for external dimensions.
*1 Blank Surface
*2 Pocket: A cutting surface other than a blank surface.
*2 Pocket

Adding Dimensional Tolerances to Grouped Holes

The cutting service will not recognize that dimensions have been entered

even when other features exist in a straight line from features with dimensional tolerances (holes, pockets, etc.)

(Not judged as duplicate dimensions.)

Always insert the tolerance in locations where the tolerance is required.

For example, if you specify a dimensional tolerance for H-001, dimensional tolerances will also be applied to H-002, which is on the same axis and in the same group.

If you want to specify different dimension tolerances for H-001 and H-002, you first need to split the group.

*Note that the above rule does not apply if you specify a dimensional tolerance between holes.

Important Points when Specifying Dimensional Tolerances for Precision Holes

As mentioned above under “Dimensional Tolerance,” when specifying dimensional tolerance for a precision hole, the minimum tolerance value (range) is generally 0.04.

However, there is an exception where the minimum tolerance value (range) is 0.2.

*The orange area is the effective depth range of a precision hole.

0-Step/1-Step Holes (Counterbored Holes), Blind
0-Step/1-Step hole (counterbored hole), blind
0-Step/1-Step hole (counterbored hole), blind
0-Step/1-Step hole (counterbored hole), blind
⇒ Minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
0-Step Holes, Through
0-Step hole, through
Dimensional tolerance specification on the effective depth side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
0-Step hole, through
Dimensional tolerance specification on the effective depth side and opposite side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.2
0-Step hole, through
0-Step hole, through
Dimensional tolerance specification on effective depth full-length holes ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
1-Step Holes (Counterbored), Through
1-Step hole (counterbored), through 1-Step hole (counterbored), through
1-Step hole (counterbored), through 1-Step hole (counterbored), through
Dimensional tolerance specification on the upper side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
1-Step hole (counterbored), through
If the lower step is the total length of the effective depth, lower step side dimensional tolerance specification ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
1-Step hole (counterbored), through
If the lower step is not the total length of the effective depth, lower step side dimensional tolerance specification ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.2
2-Step Holes
2-Step hole 2-Step hole
2-Step hole 2-Step hole
Dimensional tolerance specification on the side of the step with a set effective depth ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
2-Step hole 2-Step hole
Dimensional tolerance specification on the central step effective depth and opposite side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
2-Step hole 2-Step hole
Dimensional tolerance specification on the central step effective depth and opposite side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.04
2-Step hole
Dimensional tolerance specification on the central step effective depth and opposite side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.2
2-Step hole
Dimensional tolerance specification on steps with set effective depth and opposite side ⇒ minimum tolerance value (range): 0.2

Hole Information Notation in 3D Screen

Hole dimension notation follows the guidelines outlined below.

Straight Holes

[mm]

Through/BlindBlindThrough
PrecisionNoYesNoYes
ImageStraight hole: blind/no precisionStraight hole: blind/precisionStraight hole: through/no precisionStraight hole: through/precision
Viewer Notationø4↧15ø4H7(+0.012/0) ↧15/Pilot Hole ↧18ø4 THRUø4H7(+0.012/0) ↧15 THRU
Tapped Holes

[mm]

Through/Blind Blind Through
Coarse/Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine
Image Tapped hole: blind Tapped hole: through
Viewer Notation M10↧25 M10x1.25 ↧25/Pilot Hole ↧30 M10 THRU M10x1.25 THRU
Insert Holes

[mm]

Through/Blind Blind Through
Coarse/Fine Coarse Coarse
Image Insert hole: blind Insert hole: through
Viewer Notation M10 INS-2D/Pilot Hole ↧30 M4 INS-2D THRU
1-Step Holes

[mm]

Through/BlindBlindThrough
PrecisionNoNo
Image1-Step hole: blind1-Step hole: through
Viewer Notation凵 ø8 ↧3凵 ø8 ↧3
ø4 ↧15ø4 THRU

*If the upper or lower level is a precision/tapped hole, the value after the ↧ symbol indicates the effective depth.

2-Step Holes

[mm]

Through/BlindBlind
PrecisionNo
Image2-Step hole: blind
Viewer Notation凵ø8↧3
ø4 THRU
(On the opposite side)凵ø8↧3
Countersunk Holes

[mm]

Through/Blind Through
Image Countersunk hole: through
Viewer notation ø8.6, ø4.5

Standards for Different Hole and Pocket Types

Straight Holes

Holes that are machined with drills or end mills that do not have a specified precision are referred to as “straight holes” on the cutting service. Tools used for machining have different auto-quotable machining depths.

The maximum value is included as an approximation.

The maximum value may vary depending on other quoted conditions such as shape and material. Thank you for your understanding.

Drill Machining

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel, Aluminum, SUS
DiameterMachining Depth (Approximate)
1.0 ≤ Diameter ≤ 1.940
2.0 ≤ Diameter ≤ 3.2150
3.3 ≤ Diameter ≤ 4.2180
4.3 ≤ Diameter ≤ 6.9200
7.0 ≤ Diameter ≤ 9.9220
10 ≤ Diameter ≤ 20300

[mm]

Resin
DiameterMachining Depth (Approximate)
1.0 ≤ Diameter ≤ 1.9 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 10
2≤ Diameter * 15
2.1 ≤ Diameter ≤ 3.0 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 14
3.1 ≤ Diameter ≤ 4.2 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 13
4.3 ≤ Diameter ≤ 5.7 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 12
5.8 ≤ Diameter ≤ 6.8 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 11
6.9 ≤ Diameter ≤ 9.7 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 10
9.8 ≤ Diameter ≤ 13 (Increments of 0.1)≤ Diameter * 9
End Mill Machining

The machining depth of diameters without the drill is as follows:

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤10 9 11 ≤40
3.5 4.5 ≤12 11 13 ≤50
4.5 6 ≤16 13 17 ≤60
6 7 ≤20 17 21 ≤80
7 9 ≤30 21 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

Aluminum
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤10 9 11 ≤40
3.5 4.5 ≤12 11 13 ≤50
4.5 6 ≤16 13 17 ≤60
6 7 ≤25 17 21 ≤80
7 9 ≤30 21 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

SUS
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤10 9 11 ≤32
3.5 4.5 ≤12 11 13 ≤40
4.5 6 ≤16 13 17 ≤48
6 7 ≤20 17 21 ≤64
7 9 ≤24 21 No Restrictions ≤80

[mm]

Resin
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤7.5 11 13 ≤30
3.5 4.5 ≤10 13 18 ≤40
4.5 7 ≤15 18 No Restrictions ≤60
7 11 ≤20

[mm]

  • Polished flat bar
  • (EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar), EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar))
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤14 9 11 ≤34
3.5 4.5 ≤17 11 13 ≤44
4.5 6 ≤19 13 17 ≤54
6 7 ≤22 17 21 ≤64
7 9 ≤24 21 No Restrictions ≤74
  • Example: Drilling a straight hole with a diameter of 12.9 in SS400 material
  • The tool to be used is a drill and the machining depth is up to 200 mm.
  • Example 2: Drilling a straight hole with a diameter of 13.1 in SS400 material
  • The tool to be used is an end mill and the machining depth is up to 48 mm.

Auto-Quotable Accuracy Ranges

A straight hole can be changed to a precision hole by setting the “Hole Diameter Tolerance Type.” By changing to a precision hole, the accuracy and effective depth for the diameter can be specified.

End Mill Machining

[mm]

Diameter Accuracy Ranges
> Fit Tolerance Bidirectional Tolerance Minimum Value Unidirectional Tolerance Minimum Value (Range)
3 Grade IT7 or higher 0.005 0.01
3 6 0.006 0.012
6 10 0.008 0.015
10 18 0.009 0.018
18 30 0.011 0.021
30 50 0.013 0.025
50 80 0.015 0.03
80 120 0.018 0.035
120 180 0.02 0.04
180 250 0.023 0.046
250 315 0.026 0.052
315 400 0.029 0.057
400 500 0.032 0.064
Auto-Quotable Effective Depths

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤10 9 11 ≤40
3.5 4.5 ≤12 11 13 ≤50
4.5 6 ≤16 13 17 ≤60
6 7 ≤20 17 21 ≤80
7 9 ≤30 21 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

Aluminum
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤10 9 11 ≤40
3.5 4.5 ≤12 11 13 ≤50
4.5 6 ≤16 13 17 ≤60
6 7 ≤25 17 21 ≤80
7 9 ≤30 21 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

SUS
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤10 9 11 ≤32
3.5 4.5 ≤12 11 13 ≤40
4.5 6 ≤16 13 17 ≤48
6 7 ≤20 17 21 ≤64
7 9 ≤24 21 No Restrictions ≤80

[mm]

Resin
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≤5 11 13 ≤20
3.5 4.5 ≤6 13 18 ≤24
4.5 7 ≤8 18 21 ≤36
7 10 ≤12 21 No Restrictions ≤40
10 11 ≤16

[mm]

  • Polished flat bar
  • (EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar), EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar))
Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate) Diameter Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.999 3.5 ≦7 9 11 ≦31
3.5 4.5 ≦11 11 13 ≦39
4.5 6 ≦15 13 17 ≦47
6 7 ≦19 17 21 ≦63
7 9 ≦23 21 No Restrictions ≦73

The auto-quotable effective depths are different due to reamer machining when fit tolerance is H7 for the following diameters.

[mm]

Tapped Holes

The available tap sizes and specifiable effective depths for the cutting service are as follows.

If the tap flute is shallow, it may not be possible to secure 2 threads due to the head shape and point cut of the tool. To secure the fastening force, please set 3 or more threads.
Quotable Tap Effective Depths

[mm]

Quotable Tap Effective Depths

[mm]

Insert Holes

The available insert sizes and specifiable effective depths for the cutting service are as follows.

Quotable Sizes

[mm]

Tap Diameter Pitch Coarse Nominal length (Aluminum and resin)
  • Polished flat bar
  • (EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar), EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar))
M2 0.4 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M2.5 0.45 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M3 0.5 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M4 0.7 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M5 0.8 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M6 1 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M8 1.25 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M10 1.5 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D
M12 1.75 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D, 2D 1D,1.5D,2D

1-Step Holes

For 1-step holes, the upper and lower step can be different combinations of hole and diameter tolerance types. The precision and standards for tapped and precision holes are described above. *Insert holes can also be selected wherever tap holes are selectable. (Only for aluminum and resin)

Upper Step Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Precision hole Precision hole Precision hole Tapped hole Tapped hole
Lower Step Straight hole Precision hole Tapped hole Straight hole Precision hole Tapped hole Straight hole Tapped pilot hole

*When the upper step is a tapped hole, a cone shape at the border between the upper and lower steps may occur while machining the pilot hole.

2-Step Holes

For 2-step holes, the upper, middle and lower step can be different combinations of hole diameter tolerance types and hole types. The precision and standards for tapped and precision holes are described above.
*Insert holes can also be selected wherever tap holes are selectable. (Only for aluminum and resin)

Upper Step Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole
Middle Step Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Precision hole Precision hole Tapped hole Tapped hole
Lower Step Straight hole Precision hole Tapped hole Precision hole Straight hole Precision hole Straight hole
Upper Step Straight hole Tapped hole Tapped hole Tapped hole Tapped hole Tapped hole Tapped hole Precision hole
Middle Step Tapped pilot hole Straight hole Straight hole Straight hole Tapped pilot hole Tapped pilot hole Tapped pilot hole Straight hole
Lower Step Tapped hole Straight hole Precision hole Tapped hole Straight hole Precision hole Tapped hole Straight hole
Upper Step Precision hole Precision hole Precision hole Precision hole Precision hole Precision hole Precision hole
Middle Step Straight hole Straight hole Precision hole Precision hole Tapped hole Tapped hole Tapped pilot hole
Lower Step Precision hole Tapped hole Precision hole Straight hole Precision hole Straight hole Tapped hole

*When the upper or lower step is a tapped hole, a cone shape at the border between it and the middle step may occur while machining the pilot hole.

Countersunk Holes

Countersunk holes are machined as per the model.

Slotted Holes

The auto-quotable machining depth varies depending on the width.

Auto-Quotable Effective Depths

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤10 8 10 ≤40
3 4 ≤12 10 12 ≤50
4 5 ≤16 12 16 ≤60
5 6 ≤20 16 20 ≤80
6 8 ≤30 20 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

Aluminum
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤12.5 8 10 ≤40
3 4 ≤15 10 12 ≤50
4 5 ≤20 12 16 ≤60
5 6 ≤25 16 20 ≤80
6 8 ≤30 20 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

SUS
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤10 8 10 ≤32
3 4 ≤12 10 12 ≤40
4 5 ≤16 12 16 ≤48
5 6 ≤20 16 20 ≤64
6 8 ≤24 20 No Restrictions ≤80

[mm]

Resin
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤7.5 10 12 ≤30
3 4 ≤10 12 18 ≤40
4 6 ≤15 18 No Restrictions ≤60
6 10 ≤20

[mm]

  • Polished flat bar
  • (EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar), EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar))
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤14 8 10 ≤34
3 4 ≤17 10 12 ≤44
4 5 ≤19 12 16 ≤54
5 6 ≤22 16 20 ≤64
6 8 ≤24 20 No Restrictions ≤74

Precision Slotted Holes

A slotted hole can be changed to a precision slotted hole by setting the “Hole Diameter Tolerance Type.” You can specify precision for pitch direction of precision slotted holes within the following ranges. Effective depth tolerance is the model depth, regardless of pitch.
Precision Ranges that can be Specified

[mm]

Width Accuracy Ranges
> Fit Tolerance Minimum Bidirectional Tolerance Minimum Unidirectional Tolerance Range
3 Grade IT7 or higher 0.005 0.01
3 6 0.006 0.012
6 10 0.008 0.015
10 18 0.009 0.018
18 30 0.011 0.021
30 50 0.013 0.025
50 80 0.015 0.03
80 120 0.018 0.035
120 180 0.02 0.04
180 250 0.023 0.046
250 315 0.026 0.052
315 400 0.029 0.057
400 500 0.032 0.064
Auto-Quotable Effective Depths

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel
Width Effective Depth (Approximate) Width Effective Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤10 8 10 ≤40
3 4 ≤12 10 12 ≤50
4 5 ≤16 12 16 ≤60
5 6 ≤20 16 20 ≤80
6 8 ≤30 20 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

Aluminum
Width Effective Depth (Approximate) Width Effective Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤12.5 8 10 ≤40
3 4 ≤15 10 12 ≤50
4 5 ≤20 12 16 ≤60
5 6 ≤25 16 20 ≤80
6 8 ≤30 20 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

SUS
Width Effective Depth (Approximate) Width Effective Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤10 8 10 ≤32
3 4 ≤12 10 12 ≤40
4 5 ≤16 12 16 ≤48
5 6 ≤20 16 20 ≤64
6 8 ≤24 20 No Restrictions ≤80

[mm]

Resin
Width Effective Depth (Approximate) Width Effective Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤5 10 12 ≤20
3 4 ≤6 12 16 ≤24
4 6 ≤8 16 18 ≤32
6 8 ≤12 18 20 ≤36
8 10 ≤16 20 No Restrictions ≤40

[mm]

  • Polished flat bar
  • (EN 1.0038 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.1191 equiv.(flat bar)​, EN 1.4301 equiv.(flat bar), EN AW-6063 equiv.(flat bar))
Width Effective Depth (Approximate) Width Effective Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤7 8 10 ≤31
3 4 ≤11 10 12 ≤39
4 5 ≤15 12 16 ≤47
5 6 ≤19 16 20 ≤63
6 8 ≤23 20 No Restrictions ≤73

Pockets

All machining points that do not fall under the category of holes or slotted holes are classified as pockets.
Pockets also have an auto-quote range for width, depth and R size (if any).
For shapes with a chamfer of C15 or less that can be machined with a chamfer cutter, there is no depth limit.

Pocket Width/Depth Compatibility Table

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤10 8 10 ≤40
3 4 ≤12 10 12 ≤50
4 5 ≤16 12 16 ≤60
5 6 ≤20 16 20 ≤80
6 8 ≤30 20 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

Aluminum
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤12.5 8 10 ≤40
3 4 ≤15 10 12 ≤50
4 5 ≤20 12 16 ≤60
5 6 ≤25 16 20 ≤80
6 8 ≤30 20 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

SUS
Width Machining Depth (Approximate) Width Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤10 8 10 ≤32
3 4 ≤12 10 12 ≤40
4 5 ≤16 12 16 ≤48
5 6 ≤20 16 20 ≤64
6 8 ≤24 20 No Restrictions ≤80

[mm]

Resin
Width Effective Depth (Approximate) Width Effective Depth (Approximate)
> >
2.5 3 ≤7.5 10 12 ≤30
3 4 ≤10 12 18 ≤40
4 6 ≤15 18 No Restrictions ≤60
6 10 ≤20
Pocket R/Height Compatibility Table

[mm]

Iron, Pre-Hardened Steel
R Machining Depth (Approximate) R Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
0.74 1.5 ≤15 5 6 ≤50
1.5 3 ≤20 6 8 ≤60
3 4 ≤30 8 10 ≤80
4 5 ≤40 10 No Restrictions ≤100

[mm]

Aluminum
R Machining Depth (Approximate) R Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
0.74 1.5 ≤15 5 6 ≤50
1.5 3 ≤20 6 8 ≤60
3 4 ≤30 8 10 ≤80
4 5 ≤40 10 No Restrictions ≤150

[mm]

SUS
R Machining Depth (Approximate) R Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
0.74 1.5 ≤15 5 6 ≤40
1.5 3 ≤20 6 8 ≤48
3 4 ≤24 8 10 ≤64
4 5 ≤32 10 No Restrictions ≤80

[mm]

Resin
R Machining Depth (Approximate) R Machining Depth (Approximate)
> >
1.249 1.5 ≤7.5 5 6 ≤30
1.5 2 ≤10 6 10 ≤40
2 3 ≤15 10 No Restrictions ≤50
3 5 ≤20

Rules for Decimal Digit Display on 3D Screen

Dimensional value decimal places are rounded and displayed as follows:

The dimension values displayed in the 3D viewer are the target values for machining.

Quality Control

External Appearance Quality Control Range

Milling Face
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
Untreated surface
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
  • No hooks and a dot gauge guarantee of scratches of 0.7 mm or smaller.
  • Surface roughness: √Ra6.3 or 3.2 [√Rz25 or 12.5]
    The surface roughness value conforms to the value set by the user.
  • Depending on the material and size, the product may be shipped with an untreated surface (polishing and rolling).
Surface Treatment
Suspension method image Surface treatment suspension and electrode contact marks
Suspension method image Anodized aluminum (black) Anodized aluminum (white)
Anodized aluminum (black) Anodized aluminum(clear)
  • Since film thickness management is difficult for small diameter precision holes, etc., additional machining may be carried out after processing, and as a result, the surface treatment may not remain on the cutting surface.
  • Surface treatment suspension and electrode contact marks may remain on the product.
  • Suspension marks and electrode contact marks from surface treatment may remain on the product.
  • The color of the surface-treated product is not guaranteed.
  • The exact color spec cannot be specified using Munsell or RAL values.
  • Color may very, even among products with the same material and surface treatment.

Example of Red anodizing

Example of Gold anodizing

  • Please refer to the pictures on the left for the color of Red and Gold anodized products.

Inspection Item

Inspections are Carried Out at Each Work Stage and Before Shipment
Dimensional tolerance inspection
Using a micrometer
Fit tolerance inspection

Using a limit plug gauge
Geometric tolerance inspection
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Measurement method: Measure at multiple points using a dial gauge, feeler gauge, height gauge, etc. on a surface plate.
*Specifying the measurement method or providing an inspection certificate is not available.
Screw inspection, etc.

ISO2-grade (JIS B 2025) equivalent Bolts pass through in principle.

Appearance inspection
Inspection with roughness standard specimen,dot gauge,and roughness tester.

Dimensional Assurance Range

Corner chamfering
Corner chamfering Corner chamfering

For sharp corners (C0.5 mm and smaller), the external corner chamfer tolerance is C0.1 mm to 0.5 mm, and the internal corner radius tolerance is R0.5 mm or less.

Chamfering unspecified hole entrances
Corner chamfering Corner chamfering

Entrance chamfer is 0.1 to 0.5 mm or less.

Ensure the specified geometric tolerances

  • Specified values are guaranteed per 100 mm.
  • i.e., If a flatness of 0.05/100mm is specified
– The geometric tolerances for a 100 x 100 plot surface area is considered above

Quality inspection during engraving

Processing method

“Engraving is done either by “laser cutting” or “machining”.
*The processing method cannot be specified

Quality precautions for engraving

  • 1. There may be burrs or burns on the engraved area.
  • 2. If the font size is 3~5mm, depending on the characters, there may be insufficient space between the characters or the characters may be crushed.
  • 3. Depending on the material and surface treatment, the finish of the engraving may be lighter.
  • 4. The “font size and angle” on the engraving are approximate values. Dimensional accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • 5. Depending on the text content, the size may differ from the specified size.
  • 6. Depending on the total length of the engraving, discrepancies in character spacing and height may occur (guideline: length 90mm or more)

Example of engraved surface

No surface treatment

  • Laser engraving
  • (Material:EN 1.4301 equiv.)
  • Engraving by machine
  • (Material:EN 1.4301 equiv.)
With surface treatment
  • Laser engraving
  • (Material:EN AW−5052 equiv.)
  • *Black anodize
  • Engraving by machine
  • (Material:EN AW−5052 equiv.)
  • *Clear anodize

Packaging

Interior Exterior
Product packaging Simple 2D diagram Multiple Single
Individual packaging Multiple item packaging Small item packaging
Includes simple 2D diagrams 2 layers of bubble wrap around each side The product label will be affixed to the outside before sending. Sent in a box or bubble wrap bag.

Engraving specifications

Maximum part size and supported material

  • 300mm x 300mm (if the engraving is on the TOP/BOTTOM side)
  • 200mm x 200mm(if the engraving is on the FRONT/BACK side)
  • 200mm x 200mm(if the engraving is on the LEFT/RIGHT side)
* Please see the table below for materials and surface treatment.
Classificationmaterial propertiesSurface Treatment
Steel
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.(annealed material)
  • EN 1.1206 equiv.
  • EN 1.1206 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 20-34HRC)
  • No treatment
  • Electroless nickel plating
  • Hard Chrome Plating(Flash Plating)
  • Trivalent Chromate (clear)
  • Trivalent chromate (black)
Pre-hardened steelNAK55 equiv.No treatment
Aluminum
  • EN AW−2017 equiv.
  • EN AW−5052 equiv.
  • EN AW−6061 equiv.
  • EN AW−7075 equiv.
    • No treatment
    • Clear anodized
    • Black anodized
Stainless steel
  • EN 1.4305 equiv.
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
  • EN 1.4401 equiv.
  • EN 1.4016 equiv.
No treatment
*For surface-treated products, the engraving process is carried out “after” surface treatment.

Processing method

  • “Engraving is done either by “laser cutting” or “machining”.
  • *You cannot specify the engraving process
  • *Surface-treated products will be engraved in the following order.
  •  - Laser cutting: After surface treatment
  •  - Machining: Before surface treatment

Possible locations for setting engraving

The engraving instructions can be given on TOP, BOTTOM, FRONT, BACK, LEFT, and RIGHT surfaces (flat surfaces). *Pocket flat surfaces with a depth of 15 mm or less are also available for engraving.

Available number of engraving settings

Several engraving instructions are available for different surfaces.

Character Specifications

  • Half-width alphanumeric characters and some symbols (+-. #$%&()=*:? /_~) can be freely entered.
  • *Line feed and space input are also supported.
Character size 3~15mm(Can be specified with 1 mm pitch)
17.5~30mm(Can be specified with 2.5 mm pitch)
*Font (font, spacing) and line spacing cannot be specified.
*The letter size of the engraving are only reference values. DimSensional accuracy is not guaranteed.
The size definition of the engraved characters is as follows.
i.e., When specifying a font size of 10mm

Angle description

  • The angle can be specified in 45 degree steps (0 to 360 degrees).
  •  *The angle is only a rough standard value. Angle accuracy is not guaranteed.

Shipping Days

Normal delivery time (5~ days), long delivery time service (20~ days).
*There is no additional delivery date due to engraving.

Quality Control

  • Quality precautions for engraving
  • 1. Burrs and burn marks may occur on the engraving area.
  • 2. Some characters may be smashed if a 3 to 5 mm engraving character size is specified.
  • 3. Depending on the material and surface treatment, there is a possibility that the engraving characters may become blurred.
  • 4 The letter size and angle of the engraving are only reference values. DimSensional accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • 5. Depending on the content of the characters, there may be cases where the size differs from the specified size
  • 6. Depending on the total length of the engraving, there is a possibility of discrepancies in letter spacing and height (ref.: 90 mm or more).
Information on engraving quality can be found on the following page

Quotable Shapes

  • Turning Parts is a machining service that supports not only lathe machining for inner and outer diameter machining, groove machining and threading, but also supports machining and wire cutting for shapes that require additional machining .
  • The applicable shapes are as follows. The range of supported shapes will be expanded soon.

Tip

  • For shapes not supported for automatic quotation, a manual quotation can be provided. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
  • *Economy Shipping cannot be selected for manual quotations.

Outer Diameter Machining

Inner Diameter Machining

Groove Outer Diameter

Groove Inner Diameter

Internal Thread*

External Thread*

*Threads that have been fully modelled cannot be recognized.

Hole

External Keyway

Internal Keyway

Notch (Pocket)

End Face Groove*

Outermost crown diameter

Outer-most taper diameter

*The bottom curve is provided by manual quotation.

Hexagon

Hexagonal Hole

Caution

Depending on the exact shape or dimensions, it may not be possible to machine the above shapes.

Shapes Not Supported for Automatic Quotation

In the recognition of meviy, there are instances where automatic quoting is successful, and we may be prompted to discuss shape changes after placing an order for shapes falling under the categories below.

Gear shape

Eccentric

Set Collar

Oblique Hole

Knurling

Blind Internal Keyway

V-Groove

V-Groove

Curved Shape of Side Pocket Opening

Curved Shape on Bottom of End Face Groove

Conical tip

Pipe Welding

Welding

T-grooves

Undercut

Free-form surface

Continuous convex R

Sphere

Engraving

Material, Surface Treatment, Heat Treatment, Supported Size

  • The following materials,surface treatment,heat treatment and size are applicable.
  • *For information on tolerance restrictions for certain materials and surface treatments, please see page “ Specifiable Dimensional Tolerances

Material and Surface Treatment

Material Surface Treatment
Steel
  • EN 1.1191 equiv.
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.7220 equiv.
  • EN 1.7220 equiv. (26 to 32 HRC)
  • EN 1.2510 equiv.
  • EN 1.2379 equiv.
  • EN 1.2344 equiv.
  • EN 1.3505 equiv.
  • No treatment
  • Black oxide
  • Electroless nickel
  • Hard chrome plating(Flash Plating)
  • Trivalent chromate (Clear)
  • Trivalent chromate (Black)
  • LTBC- surface treatment
  • Salt bath nitriding​
  • Phosphating (Manganese)

*Phosphating (Manganese) is not available for EN 1.2379 equiv. and EN 1.2344 equiv.

Material Surface Treatment
Aluminum
  • EN AW−2017 equiv.
  • EN AW−5056 equiv.
  • EN AW−6061 equiv.
  • EN AW−7075 equiv.
  • No treatment
  • Black anodize
  • Black anodize (Matt)
  • Clear anodize
  • Hard anodize (Clear)
Material Surface Treatment
SUS
  • EN 1.4305 equiv.
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
  • EN 1.4401 equiv.
  • EN 1.4125 equiv.
No treatment
Material Surface Treatment
Copper EN CW614N equiv. No treatment

Caution

Since brass products have the following characteristics, please be careful how to handle them after delivery.
  • Fragile
  • Due to low moisture resistance, there is a susceptibility to discoloration and rusting
  • Discoloration due to sweat on direct contact with the hand
Material Surface Treatment
Resin
  • POM (Acetal, Standard, white)
  • POM (Acetal, Standard, black)
  • MC Nylon (Standard, blue)
  • MC Nylon (Weather resistance, black ash)
  • ABS (Standard, black)
  • ABS (Standard, natural color)
  • PC (Standard, transparent)
  • PC (Standard, black)
  • PP (Standard, natural color)
  • Flourine (PTFE, Standard, white)
  • PEEK (Standard, grey-brown)
  • PPS (Standard, natural color) *
  • Acrylic (Standard, transparent)
  • UHMWPE (Standard, white)
  • PVC (Standard, grey)
No treatment
*Glass fiber is not filled.

Heat Treatment

The blue area in the table below is the applicable combination of Material and Heat treatment type.

*About 5 mm around the specified range will be hardened due to the characteristics of Induction Hardening.

Size Outer Diameter (D) Full Length (L)
Thorough Hardening 2≦D≦300 3≦L≦300
Surface Hardening 6≦D≦300 5≦L≦300
(Reference) Surface hardness after Salt bath nitriding​
Material Salt bath nitriding
EN 1.1191 equiv. HRC45.3~57.8
EN 1.7220 equiv. HRC52.3~65.6
EN 1.0038 equiv. HRC52.3~65.6
EN 1.2510 equiv. HRC52.3~65.6
EN 1.2379 equiv. HRC67.0~72.7
EN 1.2344 equiv. HRC67.0~71.5
EN 1.3505 equiv. HRC52.3~65.6

Size

The blue area in the table below is applicable range.

Delivery time varies depending on the shape.

Material
Steel・SUS
  • EN 1.1191 equiv.
  • EN 1.0038 equiv.
  • EN 1.7220 equiv.
  • EN 1.7220 equiv. (26 to 32 HRC)
  • EN 1.2510 equiv.
  • EN 1.2379 equiv.
  • EN 1.2344 equiv.
  • EN 1.3505 equiv.
  • EN 1.4305 equiv.
  • EN 1.4301 equiv.
  • EN 1.4401 equiv.
  • EN 1.4125 equiv.
Full Length (L)
2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200 200<L≦250 250<L≦300 300<L≦500 500<L≦1000 1000<L≦1500
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100
100<D≦140
140<D≦200
200<D≦250
250<D≦300
300<D≦500
Material
Aluminum
  • EN AW−2017 equiv.
  • EN AW−5056 equiv.
  • EN AW−6061 equiv.
  • EN AW−7075 equiv.
Full Length (L)
2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200 200<L≦250 250<L≦300 300<L≦500 500<L≦1000
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦75
Material
Copper
  • EN CW614N equiv.
Full Length (L)
2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200 200<
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100
100<D≦150
150<
Material
Resin①
  • POM (Acetal, Standard, white)
  • POM (Acetal, Standard, black)
  • MC Nylon (Standard, blue)
  • MC Nylon (Weather resistance, black ash)
  • ABS (Standard, natural color)
  • ABS (Standard, black)
  • PP (Standard, natural color)
Overall Length (L)
1≦L<2 2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200 200<L≦250 250<L≦300 300<L≦500 500<L≦1000
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100
100<D≦150
150<D≦200
200<D≦250
250<D≦300
300<D≦500
Material
Resin②
  • PC (Standard, transparent)
  • PC (Standard, black)
  • PEEK (Standard, grey-brown)
Overall Length (L)
1≦L<2 2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200 200<L≦250 250<L≦300 300<L≦500 500<L≦1000
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100
100<D≦150
150<D≦200
200<D≦250
250<D≦300
300<D≦500
Material
Resin③
  • PPS (Standard, natural color)
  • UHMWPE (Standard, white)
Overall Length (L)
1≦L<2 2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100
100<D≦200
Material
Resin④
  • Acrylic (Standard, transparent)
  • PVC (Standard, grey)
Overall Length (L)
1≦L<2 2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100
Material
Resin⑤
  • Flourine (PTFE, Standard, white)
Overall Length (L)
1≦L<2 2≦L<10 10≦L≦50 50<L≦100 100<L≦130 130<L≦150 150<L≦200
Outer Diameter (D) 3≦D≦10
10<D≦20
20<D≦50
50<D≦100

Material Standards and Materials Used

Please refer to the table below for the actual materials used for each materials. The materials used are equivalent to JIS standard components and do not fully comply with DIN standards.

No Material JIS GB Notes
1 EN 1.0038 equiv. SS400 Q235 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 3101.
2 EN 1.1191 equiv. S45C 45# Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4051.
3 EN 1.7220 equiv. SCM435
4 EN 1.7220 equiv.(Reference Hardness: 26-32 HRC) SCM440 42CrMo
5 EN 1.2510 equiv. SKS3 100MnCrW4 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4404.
6 EN 1.2379 equiv. SKD11 X153CrMoV12
7 EN 1.2344 equiv. SKD61 X40CrMoV5-1
8 EN 1.3505 equiv. SUJ2 GCr15 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4805.
9 EN AW – 2017 equiv. A2017[T4] 2A12 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS H 4000.
10 EN AW−5056 equiv. A5056[H34,H112] 5052 H112
11 EN AW – 6061 equiv. A6061[T6] 6061 T6
12 EN AW – 7075 equiv. A7075[T6511] 7075 T6
13 EN 1.4305 equiv. SUS303 Y12Cr18Ni9 Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS G 4303.
14 EN 1.4301 equiv. SUS304 06Cr19Ni10
15 EN 1.4401 equiv. SUS316 0Cr17Ni12Mo2
16 EN 1.4125 equiv. SUS440C 9Cr17
17 EN CW614N equiv. C3604-LCd(Brass) Use materials that equivalent to the components stipulated in JIS H 3250.

Caution

  • Steel types that are not included in the JIS standard, or for which there is no comparable steel even if a JIS standard exists, are not listed.
  • The steel types listed for comparison are reference standards.
  • Please note that the chemical composition may be different.

Surface treatment Samples

Product Photo

Resin Colour Tones

Polyacetal (standard, white)

Polyacetal (standard, black)

MC Nylon (standard, blue)

MC Nylon (weather resistant, black ash)

ABS (standard, natural colour)

ABS (standard, black)

PEEK (standard, natural colour)

PC (standard, transparent)

PC (standard, black)

PP (standard, natural colour)

Polyphenylenesulfide‐PPS (Standard, Natural Color)

UHPE

Polyvinyl Chloride - PVC (Standard, Grey)

Acrylic(Standard, transparent)

  • *The colour of the resin may vary depending on the lot and manufacturer. Colour tones cannot be specified.
  • *The transparency of PC and acrylic processed surfaces will decrease as you can see in the photo.

Thermoplastic Color Tones

Polyacetal (standard, white)

Polyacetal (standard, black)

MC Nylon (standard, blue)

MC Nylon (weather resistant, black ash)

ABS (standard, natural colour)

ABS (standard, black)

PEEK (standard, gray-brown)

PC (standard, transparent)

PC (standard, black)

PP (standard, natural colour)

  • *The color of the thermoplastic may vary depending on the lot and manufacturer. Color tones cannot be specified.

Resin color

POM (Acetal, Standard, white)
POM (Acetal, Standard, black)
MC Nylon (Standard, blue)
MC Nylon (Weather resistance, black ash)
ABS (Standard, natural color)
ABS (Standard, black)
PEEK (Standard, grey-brown)
PC (Standard, transparent)
PC (Standard, black)
PP (Standard, natural color)
PPS (Standard, natural color)
UHMWPE (Standard, white)
PVC (Standard, grey)
Acrylic (Standard, transparent)
Flourine (PTFE, Standard, white)
  • *The color of the resin varies depending on the lot and manufacturer, but you cannot specify it.
  • *The transparency of PC and acrylic processed surfaces will decrease as shown in the photo.

Turning Parts Recognition Conditions

  • In the Machiend Plates, round shapes and edged shapes are automatically determined.
  • This section describes the recognition conditions.

Recognition of Turning parts

If the outer-most diameter has a cylindrical part, the shape is recognized for Turning Parts.
Recognition of Turning parts Recognition of Machined plates
  • 最外形が円筒部である
  • *The outer-most diameter is cylindrical
  • 最外形が四角である
  • *The external corner curved chamfer and outer-most shape form a rectangle
  • *The outer-most diameter cylindrical surface exceeds a total of 140°
  • 最外径が140°以下
  • *The outer-most diameter cylindrical surface is 140° or less

Outer- and Inner Diameter Recognition Conditions

The inner diameter and outer diameter are recognized based on their positional relationship with the central axis.
Recognition as “Outer- and Inner Diameter” Not recognition as “Outer- and Inner Diameter”
  • 自動見積対象形状
  • *Recognized as an “outer diameter” as it is on the central axis
  • 対象外形状
  • *Recognized as an “unsupported shape” not as an outer diameter, as it is not on the central axis
  • *Recognized as an “inner diameter” as it is on the central axis
  • 中心軸上にないため、内径ではなく「穴」として認識されます
  • *Recognized as a “hole” rather than as an inner diameter, as it is not on the central axis

Caution

  • Automatic recognition is not supported for external threads (outer diameter)
  • If a “internal threads (inner diameter) and hole” is recognized, the color attribute/CAD attribute link age function is enabled.>Automatic Hole Type Recognition

Keyway Recognition Conditions

  • For keyways that match the JIS (B 1301:1996), tolerances are automatically set and can be changed in the dialog. *The default settings can be customised in user settings.
  • *The default settings can be customised in user settings.

Caution

  • “If the inside corners are not rounded, the shape will not be recognised as an “outside groove” and the fit tolerance cannot be set.
  • If tolerance settings are required, design the groove with rounded corners that match the groove width.”

「外径キー溝・内径キー溝」の認識条件

以下の表に順次、規格内の場合認識されます。

注意

※2023年3月より対象となります。

b1/b2

2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32

焼き肌

Recognition Conditions of holes on the cylindrical surface

  • “A hole that is on the central axis is recognized as a “”hole”” supported for automatic quotation
  • If the hole does not turn on the central axis, it is recognized as an “”other hole”” and is not supported for automatic quotation.”
  • Even if no chamfer was modeled in 3D, a chamfer is produced at the hole entrance.
Recognized as a “hole”Not recognized as a “hole”
  • *Recognized as a “hole” as located on the central axis
  • *recognized as an “other hole” as not located on the central axis
  • Enter the hole information in the comments field to request a quotation
  • Refer to ”Case 7: Other holes

End Face Groove Recognition Conditions

If the bottom of the end face groove is curved it is not recognized. Design with sharp edges.
recognized as an “end face groove” Not recognized as an “end face groove”
  • *If the bottom has sharp edges
  • *If the bottom is curved

Rules for Dimension Notation on 3D Viewer

The rules for displaying dimensions relating to outer diameter, inner diameter, surface roughness and holes are as follows.
Outer-Most Diameter (Non-Precision)
Settings Non-precision
Thread Length Settings
Specified length on left side Specified length on right side Specified length on both sides Fully threaded
Image
Set Value ø30
M30 thread length min.7mm|7(M30)​ M30 thread length min.7mm|7(M30)​
M30 thread length min.7mm|7(M30) M30 thread length min.7mm|7(M30)​ M30 Fully threaded

Tip

When setting the thread in meviy, fine thread is displayed for the pitch, but coarse thread is not displayed.

 
Outer-Most Diameter (Precision)
Settings Non-precision
Thread Length Settings
Specified length on left side Specified length on right side Specified length on both sides Fully threaded
Image
Set Value ø30 g6 (-0.007/-0.02) ø30 g6 (-0.007/-0.02) ø30 g6 (-0.007/-0.02) ø30 g6 (-0.007/-0.02)
M30 thread length min.7mm|7(M30) M30 thread length min.7mm|7(M30) M30 thread length 7mm|7(M30)
M30 thread length 7mm|7(M30)
Outer diameter
Settings Non-precision Precision
Thread Length Settings Thread Length Settings
Specified length Fully threaded Specified length
Image
Set Value ø26 ø26 g6 (-0.007/-0.02) ø26 g6 (-0.007/-0.02)
M27 Thread Length 7|7(M27) M27 Fully threaded M27 Thread Length 7|7(M27)
Groove outer diameter
Settings Non-precision Precision
Image
Set Value ø26 ø26 ±0.1
Inner Diameter (Through, Non-Precision)
Settings Non-precision
Internal Thread Settings
Specified effective depth on left side Specified effective depth on right side Specified effective depth on both sides Fully threaded
Image
Set Value ø10 M10 M10 M10/M10 M10 Fully threaded
3(M10) 3(M10) 3(M10)/3(M10)
Inner Diameter (Through, Precision)
Settings Precision
Specified effective depth on left side Specified effective depth on right side Specified effective depth on both sides Full length
Image
Set Value ø10H7(+0.015/0) ø10H7(+0.015/0) ø10H7(+0.015/0) ø10H7(+0.015/0)
3(ø10H7)  3(ø10H7) 3(ø10H7)/3(ø10H7)
Inner diameter (blind)
Settings Non-precision Precision
Internal Thread Settings
Specified depth Fully threaded Specified depth Full length
Image
Set Value ø20 M22x1.5 M22 × 1.5 Fully threaded ø20 H7 (+0.0021/0) ø20 H7 (+0.0021/0)
3(M22x1.5) 9(ø20 H7)
Groove inner diameter
Settings Non-precision Precision
Image
Set Value ø26 ø26 ±0.1
Surface roughness
Surface roughness Ra1.6 Ra3.2 Ra6.3
Image
Set Value Ra1.6 Ra3.2 A reference surface roughness value is not displayed

Tip

  • The surface roughness value can be specified. See (1) to (6) in the figure to the right for surfaces for which values can be set.
表面粗さ値の指定が可能です。

Tip

  • The display of the dimensions of holes follows the guidelines listed below.
  • The display of the angular position of holes on the sides of the cylinder from the lathe machining is also added.
穴寸法表記は以下のルールに従います
Straight hole

[mm]

Blind/ThroughBlindThrough
SettingsNoneTorelance H7, Effective depth 13NoneTorelance H7, Effective depth 15
Image



3D Viewer displayø4 ↧15ø4H7(+0.012/0) ↧13/Pilot hole ↧15ø4 THRUø4H7(+0.012/0) ↧15 THRU
Tapped hole

[mm]

Blind/Through Blind Through
Settings Coarse thread Fine thread: Effective depth 13 Coarse thread Fine thread: Effective depth 10
Image
3D Viewer display M4 ↧15 M4x0.5 ↧13/Pilot hole ↧15 M4 THRU M4x0.5 ↧10 THRU
Insert Hole
[mm]
Blind/Through Blind Through
Settings Nominal length 1D Nominal length 1D
Image
3D Viewer display M4 INS-1D/Pilot hole ↧15 M4 INS-1D THRU
One-Step Hole
[mm]
Blind/ThroughBlindThrough
SettingsNoneNone
Image
3D Viewer display凵 ø8 ↧3凵 ø8 ↧3
ø4 ↧15ø4 THRU
*If the upper and lower rows are precision holes or tapped holes, the value at the end indicates the effective depth.
Two-Step Hole
[mm]
Blind/ThroughThrough
SettingsNone
Image
3D Viewer display凵ø8↧5
ø4 THRU
(Opposite side)凵ø8↧5
Countersunk hole
[mm]
Blind/ThroughThrough
SettingsNone
Image
3D Viewer displayV ø8
ø4

Notes

  • A hole located on the central axis is recognised as a “hole” supported for automatic quotation
  • Please check here for details on recognition conditions. → [FA Mechanical Parts] Turning Parts>Turning Parts Recognition Conditions

Difference in Shapes Between the 3D Model and the Finished Product

Although 3D CAD data will be used for manufacturing, the following cases may result in differences between the 3D model and the finished product.

Points to Note on the Finished Shape of Internal and External Corners of Turning parts

Please check the examples and notes for differences in the finished product.
Models with sharp edges
Models with internal corners of less than C0.5/R0.5
Actual finished shape after machining

Tip

The finish conditions are as follows.
  • Models with external edges of less than C/R0.5 will have C/R 0.1 to 0.4 mm or slight chamfer.
  • If the internal corners of the cylinder are less than 0.5 and there is no relief groove in the model, the tool edge will leave a corner of R0-R0.4mm.
    →Click here to specify “Corner R0” without modeling a relief groove.

Caution

  • When modelled with ≥C0.5 mm or more, machining will be in accordance with the 3D data.
  • When modelled with ≥R0.5 mm or more, machining will be in accordance with the 3D data.

Caution

Specification of “no chamfer” is not supported.

Notes

Outer diameter grooving

Inner diameter grooving

Points to Note on Center Holes

The center hole made in the end face is used to keep the workpiece in place and to prevent core deviation when rotating the product.

Caution

  • 「”Center hole cannot be left” can be selected, but there may be restrictions on the shapes that can be machined that make the option unavailable. When this occurs, check the “Precaution” in the upper-left corner of the 3D Viewer.

Notes

(1) If you select “Remove center hole”, an arrow will point to the part.
(2) If the component has an inner diameter, no arrow will point to the part.

Points to Note on the Bottom of Holes (Machined and Cut)

A drill tip shape remains at the bottom of the hole (machined and cut).
Shape patterns Inner diameter hole does not have a step Inner diameter hole has a step
A
Drill tip shape remains (flat bottom will be 1mm or more)
B
Drill tip shape remains, no flat bottom
  • The type of the bottom of the hole will depend on the diameter and depth of the hole.
  • Example: If the inner diameter (D) is 10mm and the hole depth is 35mm, the depth of 35mm ÷ inner diameter of 10mm = 3.5D, so the bottom of the hole type will be B.
Inner diameter(D)the hole depth
 to 3D3D to 5D5D to 10D
D≦⌀6BBB
⌀6 <D≦⌀30ABB
⌀30<DAAA

If a flat bottom hole is required, please request it in “Additional Information”. We will confirm whether or not we can accommodate your request and reply.

Points to note regarding cylinder corners

Please check the examples and notes for differences in the finished product.

Outer diameter

①When “Corner R0 specification” is specified in the dialog
  • When you want to minimize the corner R or specify the relief groove
  • → Select “Corner R0”

Tip

Corner R0 has a width of less than corner R0.2 to R0.4, so the depth may be less than 0.5mm. You cannot choose.
① When machining with R0.4 tools
②When machining with R0.2 tools with R0.4 tools

③ If the length of the shaft is short, it may be machined with a tool with a 0.1mm radius on the end face that contacts the shaft.

Notes

In the following cases, “Corner R0” does not apply.
(1) The model has corner R0.5 or greater (2) The model has a relief groove
②If you specify “Corner R0 to R0.4 or less” in the dialog
  • When the cylindrical corner can be any shape
  • → Select “Corner Radius between R0 to R0.4”.

Tip

  • Arbitrary R shape of cylindrical corner
  • ① Machining R remains
  • ② Relief groove (1) Minimum clearance only at the cylindrical corner
  • Finished shape after

    Detailed figure

  • ③ Relief groove (2) Relief shape on cylindrical part + flange part
  • Finished shape after machining

    Detailed figure

③When modeling “corner R0.5 or more”
If the corners are modeled with R0.5 or higher, the shape will be as shown below.
  • Modeling of R0.5 or higher in corners
  • Finished shape after machining
  • Detailed figure

Inner diameter

Any relief groove below may be set.
  • Cross section
  • ①Detailed figure
  • ②Detailed figure

Notes

At the bottom left of the 3Dviewer, you can see the handling information for the cylindrical corners.

Points to Note on Incomplete Threads

The required undercut shape (length and depth) to ensure the threaded portion length for an incomplete threaded position is shown. See the example below.

[mm]

External Thread Internal Thread
Modelling Without undercut
With undercut
(1) Lower limit for the length of the incomplete thread and the width of the undercut. Pitch × 2.0 Pitch × 2.5 + 2
(2) Lower limit of the length of the threaded (external thread) and the depth of the threaded (internal thread). Pitch × 2.0 Pitch × 2.0
(3) Chamfered edge Chamfered to prevent burr Chamfered to prevent burr
(4) Minimum undercut depth value Pitch × 0.75 Pitch × 0.75

Caution

Parts with “Pitch × 0.75” or less set to the minimum value for the undercut depth(4) can be machined, but thread marks may occur.
  • Reference model
  • Actual finished shape after machining

Tip

  • The [Notes] shown in the red box below describe the applicable thread length/thread depth.
Example 1) Outer diameter specification: male thread thread length 44.6mm – 4.0 (pitch) x 2.0 = 36.6mm Example 2) Inner diameter specification: female screw thread depth 15.5mm – (1.0(pitch) × 2.5 + 2.0) = 11.0mm
内径情報指示

Caution

  • The thread shape cannot be identified. Set the outer and inner threads.
  • ねじ部は対象外形状として認識

Points to note for the finished shape of the end-face groove inner corners

Check the examples and notes for differences from the final product.
Model with sharp edges in end face groove
Actual finished shape after machining
"*Finished with a radius (R) ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 mm. "

Notes

Since the shape is finished to R0.1 to 0.5, no modelling is required. Design with sharp edges.

Points to Note for the Finished Shape of Pocket Internal Corners

Check the examples and notes for differences from the final product.
Notch (pocket)
Shape of less than R0.5 including sharp edges
Actual finished shape after machining
"*Finished with a radius (R) ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 mm. "

Caution

  • The machined curve on the sides of the pocket depends on the tool diameter, which is chosen as small as possible.
  • If there are any discrepancies between the model and the finished form, please feel free to let us know.
  • ねじ部は対象外形状として認識

Points to Note for Sliting processing

The dimensions of the parts may change as a result of the slitting process. Therefore, the dimensions of the following shapes are guaranteed based on the measurements taken before slitting.

Hexagonal Hole Notes

Information and examples of differences between the model and the finished part.

  • The shape of the finished hexagonal hole will vary depending on the distance across the flats.
  • The modeled depth is used as a reference, and the shape of the bottom of the hole will vary.

Hexagonal Hole corresponding shapes and sizes

Distance across the flats Metal Resin
2 Finished Shape① Finished Shape②
2.5
3
4
5
6
8

Caution

The roughness specified for the surface does not apply to the internal hexagon.

Finished Shape①

Distance across the flatsMetalResin
OtherFinished Shape②

Notes

The tolerance for the distance across the flats meets to the JIS B 1176.

Finished Shape②

Thin-Wall Judgement Logic

Remaining thickness during processing of the product

If the minimum wall thickness of the model falls within the ranges listed below, a warning may appear during automatic quotation.
[mm]
Wall TypePart Size

Wall Thickness

Warning Range

Outermost diameter ø10 or less0.5 or less
Outermost diameter more than ø101.0 or less
1.0 or less
less than 1.0
  • *If a male or female thread is specified, the factory will decide whether or not it can be processed depending on the shape.
  • *Wall thicknesses below these limits may cause tearing or distortion of the shape during machining.

Deformation caused by high material volume removal

See below for details about the error message “High Volume Removal”.
  • If the percentage of model volume compared to material volume is below the listed threshold, deformation may occur.
  • *Material volume = (radius of the outer-most diameter)2 × pi × overall length.

Material volume

100%

  • Yellow : Inner diameter removal volume
  • Blue : Outer diameter removal volume
  • Red : Other removal volume

Cutting volume

95%

(

Inner diameter removal volume

5%

Outer diameter removal volume

89%

Other removal volume

1%

)

Model volume

5%

 Iron/Steel/SS
Model volume threshold5% or more

Material volume

100%

  • Yellow : Inner diameter removal volume
  • Blue : Outer diameter removal volume
  • Red : Other removal volume

Cutting volume

92%

(

Inner diameter removal volume

19%

Outer diameter removal volume

71%

Other removal volume

1%

)

Model volume

8%

 Aluminum/Copper/Resin
Model volume threshold10% or more

Material volume

100%

  • Yellow : Inner diameter removal volume
  • Blue : Outer diameter removal volume

Cutting volume

90%

(

Inner diameter removal volume

41%

Outer diameter removal volume

49%

Other removal volume

0%

)

Model volume

10%

 All materialsNotes
Model volume threshold15% or moreInner diameter removal volume 40% or less and Outer diameter removal volume 40% or less

Material volume

100%

  • Yellow : Inner diameter removal volume

Cutting volume

88%

(

Inner diameter removal volume

88%

Outer diameter removal volume

0%

Other removal volume

0%

)

Model volume

12%

 All materials (over ø30)Notes
Model volume threshold20% or moreInner diameter removal volume 70% or less

Tip

  • Modify the 3D model so that the model volume is greater than or equal to the threshold value.

Example Errors for CNC Turning

  • When uploading a model to meviy, a “Quotation failure” error may occur.
  • Below is an overview of why these errors occur and how to resolve them,as well as some example errors.

Case 1: Pocket Corners

*This message may appear for cases other than the following examples.

Pocket Corners

CauseIn some cases, sharp pocket corners cannot be machined with an end mill and quotation is not possible.
SolutionAdd a radius to each sharp corner in the pocket to allow for the tool radius. Quotation is possible.

The tool used will vary depending on the width and depth of the pocket. Refer to the table below for the corner radius required for the size of the pocket.

  • *Please use the table as a reference, as the required radius may vary depending on the shape.

Reference values for Radius modeling

Width (w)Depth (h)Reference values for Radius modeling
2≦w<35R1
3≦w<410R1.5
4≦w<5.515R2
5.5≦w<820R2.75
8≦w<925R4
9≦w<1130R4.5
11≦w<1740R5.5
17≦w<2060R8.5
20≦w80R10

Case 2: Pocket Bottom Radius

Pocket Bottom Radius

CauseIn some cases, the radius at the bottom of a pocket cannot be machined with an end mill and quotation is not possible.
SolutionRemove the radius at the bottom of the pocket from the model to get an automatic quotation.

Case 3: Thin Walls

Thin Walls

CauseIn some cases, thin wall parts cannot be quoted because the accuracy, including general tolerances, cannot be guaranteed.

The following shapes do not cause an error, but we may contact you to request a modification to the shape or tolerances due to thin walls.

SolutionBy modifying the thickness of the model, automatic estimation is possible.

Click here for more information about the logic that determines the conditions for thin walls.

Case 4: Thin Plates

Thin Plates

CauseIn some cases, thin plates with a total thickness less than 5% of the outer diameter and an outer diameter of ø60mm or more are prone to warping and cannot be quoted.
SolutionIf the thickness of the model is increased, an automatic offer is possible.
  • Increase the thickness of the model to more than 5% of the outermost diameter for automatic quotation.
  •  
  • Example Calculation
  • Outermost diameter ø60 × 5% = 3mm thickness
  • Outermost diameter ø100 × 5% = 5mm thickness

Case 5: Flange Thickness

Flange Thickness

CauseThe reason is that the thickness of the arrowed portion above is less than 1 mm.
SolutionThe thickness of the arrow above should be 1 mm or more for automatic estimation.

Case 6: Unrecognizable or Unavailable Shapes

The following error messages are displayed when there is a “target outline” when recognized by meviy.

*This message may appear for cases other than the following examples.

Unrecognizable or Unavailable Shapes

CauseModeled Threads are an unrecognized shape in meviy.

Internal Thread

External Thread

SolutionRemove the thread and upload it as shown below. Threads can then be specified in meviy.

*Internal threads can be specified.

*External threads can be specified.

Case 7: Other holes

  • If a hole is recognized as an “other hole” in meviy, it cannot be automatically quoted.
  • Some examples of hole types that will be recognized as an “other hole” are shown below.

C – Chamfer

Chamfer other than 45

Tapered hole①

R – Radius

Tapered hole②

Two stepped tapered hole

Hole intersecting with hole features

TOP

Hole intersecting with outer diameter groove

TOP

FRONT

FRONT

Case 8: Shape recognition failure

  • This error occurs when there is a problem with the quality of the uploaded 3D CAD data, and the shape is deformed when mevyi is loaded.
  • If the shape is deformed, please try the following steps to see if you can get a quote.

State of original data

State after meviy is loaded

Tip

  • If the following message is displayed in the 3D viewer, it corresponds to this error.
  • – “An error shape exists in the model.”
  • – “Failed to load file.”

1. Shape check of uploaded 3D CAD data

  • Check the shape of the uploaded 3D CAD data.
  • If there is a problem with the shape, correct it and upload the model again.

Notes

  • Visual check
  • – Are there any twisted surfaces?
  • – Are there any unintended geometric features displayed in the cross-section view?
  • – Are there any very small shapes or gaps?
  • Confirmation of the shape creation method
  • – Are there any 3D shapes created without drawing sketches?
  • – Shapes created by importing lines from DXF
  • – Shapes created using reference geometry or mating part geometry
  • – Are there any intersecting lines created by intersecting holes?
  • – etc.
  • Confirmation using checking tools
  • – Check for inconsistent shapes
If there is no problem with the shape, or if the loading situation does not improve after re-uploading the corrected file, please try the next step “2.

2.Changing the file format

Upload the file again in a different 3D CAD file format from the one you uploaded.

Notes

  • – If meviy supports the native format of the 3D CAD file you are using, please try quoting in the native format.
  • – If you are using an intermediate format, please try quoting in STEP or Parasolid format.
If modifying the geometry and changing the file format does not improve the situation, please contact our support.

Default General Tolerance Standards

  • The Machined plates service does not display dimensions or tolerances when 3D CAD data is uploaded other than diameter information and full length, assuming that the customer specifies the desired tolerances.
  • This section describes the finish of parts where dimensions and tolerances are not displayed.

Default General Tolerance Standards for Machined Dimensions (From Excerpts of JIS B 0405:1991/JIS B 0419:1991)

  • The following standards are applied to the origin according to machining standards.
  • The origin can be moved to any position.
Tolerances for Model Dimensions, Excluding Chamfer

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Classification of Standard Dimensions
Symbol Description ≥0.5 ≤3 >3 ≤6 >6 ≤30 >30 ≤120 >120 ≤400 >400 ≤1000
m Medium ±0.1 ±0.1 ±0.2 ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.8
Tolerances for Chamfer Length Dimensions (Corner Radius and Corner Chamfer Dimensions)

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Classification of Standard Dimensions
Symbol Description ≥0.5 ≤3 >3 ≤6 >6
C Rough ±0.4 ±1 ±2
Angle Dimensional Tolerances
Tolerance Grade Length of the Shorter Angle Edge
Symbol Description ≤10 >10 ≤50 >50 ≤120 >120 ≤400 >400
m Medium ±1° ±30’ ±20’ ±10’ ±5’
General Tolerances of Perpendicularity

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Nominal Length of the Shorter Edge
Symbol ≤100 >100 ≤300 >300 ≤1000 >1000 ≤5000
K 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
*This does not apply if Hardening is included in the process.
Geometric Tolerance Precision Standards for Lathe Machining
The following tolerance values are also guaranteed for hardening. However, this may not apply for certain product shapes (for example thin-walled products, long products and products with a large removal rate).

[mm]

Geometric Tolerance Completed on One Side with Maximum Diameter as the Origin Geometric Tolerance for Both Sides with Maximum Diameter as the Origin
Outer Diameter Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Inner Diameter L (Full Length) K (Geometric Tolerance Value)
Perpendicularity Perpendicularity_両側_Inner Diameter L ≦ 100 0.06
100 < L ≦ 300 0.1
300 < L ≦ 500 0.15
L < 500 0.2
Coaxiality L ≦ 100 0.1
100 < L ≦ 300 0.2
300 < L ≦ 500 0.3
L < 500 0.5
Parallelism Parallelism_両側_Inner Diameter L ≦ 100 0.06
100 < L ≦ 300 0.1
300 < L ≦ 500 0.15
L < 500 0.2
Roundness Roundness_片側_Inner Diameter
  • *Roundness should be equal to the dimensional tolerance value for the diameter, but it must not exceed the specified tolerance value of circular runout in the radial direction.
  • Example 1: Roundness 0.1 for diameter 100 without tolerance
  • Example 2: Roundness 0.04 for diameter 100 ±0.02

Tip

Reasons for disparities in precision between one side and both sides
    • ■ One side
    • Workpiece does not need replacing and machining is completed in one direction​
​​
    • ■ Both sides​
    • Workpiece needs replacing and machining is in two directions​​
​​
One side Both sides​
General Tolerances of Straightness and Flatness

[mm]

Tolerance Grade Nominal Length
Symbol ≤10 >10 ≤30 >30 ≤100 >100 ≤300 >300 ≤1000
K 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6
*This does not apply if Hardening is included in the process.

Resin Precision Assurance

Unlike metal, resin is a material that easily changes shape or dimensions due to factors such as temperature and humidity. Due to this, precision assurance is performed under the following conditions:
  • · Inspections are performed in temperature-controlled environments (23 to 24℃).
  • · Precision assurance is based on the results of inspections performed immediately before shipment.

Surface Roughness

  • The surface roughness reference value is √Ra6.3 (√Rz25).
  • The surface roughness is displayed in the lower left corner of the 3D viewer and the roughness symbol can be changed in user settings.
  • You can select √Ra6.3/3.2 for surface roughness in User Settings > Initial Quotation Settings
 

Tip

As shown in the figure below, you can select the value for surface roughness from √Ra6.3/3.2 in the tree view.

Outer corners, cylinder inner edge, chamfered edge

  • Parts with an edge of less than C/R0.5 have a chamfer between C/R 0.1 to 0.4 mm.
  • If the inner edge of the cylinder is smaller than 0.5, the finishing of the edge is R0.4 mm.

Caution

The specification “no chamfer” is not supported.

Specifications for External Thread and Internal Thread, Keyways, Holes and Pockets

External Thread and Internal Thread (mm)

The list of supported external and internal threads is as follows.

Caution

Threads that are not listed in the specification table are not supported.

Caution

  • The automatic hole type recognition function is not supported for the inner diameter in round object machining. Configure the settings on 3D Viewer.
  • For differences between inner diameters and holes, please click here.→Design Guidelines>Turning Parts Recognition Conditions>Outer- and Inner Diameter Recognition Conditions
〇​ External Thread and Internal Thread are available for Automatic quotation
⚫️​ Tapped holes machined by MC are available for automatic quotation
△​
  • Supported for automatic quotation upon acceptance of Quality Agreement
  • *Since there are no bolts and nuts for inspection, products are machined using target values of metric thread standard dimensions and shipped without inspection
✖​ Cannot be machined

Notes

The automatic hole type recognition function is supported in the same way as for edged object machining.

External Thread and Internal Thread (inch)

The list of supported external and internal threads is as follows.
Inch threads are only compatible with right-hand threads.
◯​ External Thread and Internal Thread are available for Automatic quotation
⚫️​ Tapped holes machined by MC are available for automatic quotation
△​
  • Supported for automatic quotation upon acceptance of Quality Agreement
  • *Since there are no bolts and nuts for inspection, products are machined using target values of metric thread standard dimensions and shipped without inspection
✖​ Cannot be machined

Insert Holes

  • When the quoted material is aluminum・Resin in Settings for Insert Holes, the insert can be selected using the logic equivalent to that used for inner diameter internal thread recognition for round object machining.
  • The insert material is 1.4301 Stainless Steel.​
  • There are four nominal lengths for each diameter: 0.5D, 1D, 1.5D and 2D.
  • Inch threads are not compatible.
Insert material: 304 Stainless Steel

[mm]

Insert Pitch
Nominal Diameter
M2 0.4
M2.5 0.45
M3 0.5
M4 0.7
M5 0.8
M6 1.0
M8 1.25
M10 1.5
M12 1.75

Keyways

  • For keyways that match the JIS (B 1301:1996), tolerances are automatically set and can be changed in the dialog.
  • *The default settings can be customised in user settings.
23563_01_deEN
23563_02_deEN
[mm]
b1 and b2
Key Dimensions
b1 Tolerance b2 Tolerance t1 Key Dimensions t1 Tolerance t2 Key Dimensions t2 Tolerance
P9 N9 H9 P9 Js9 D10
2
  • -0.006
  • -0.031
  • -0.004
  • -0.029
  • +0.025
  • 0
  • -0.006
  • -0.031
±0.0125
  • +0.060
  • +0.020
1.2
  • +0.1
  • 0
1.0
  • +0.1
  • 0
3 1.8 1.4
4
  • -0.012
  • -0.042
  • 0
  • -0.030
  • +0.030
  • 0
  • -0.012
  • -0.042
±0.0150
  • +0.078
  • +0.030
2.5 1.8
5 3.0 2.3
6 3.5 2.8
8
  • -0.015
  • -0.051
  • 0
  • -0.036
  • +0.036
  • 0
  • -0.015
  • -0.051
±0.0180
  • +0.098
  • +0.040
4.0
  • +0.2
  • 0
3.3
  • +0.2
  • 0
10 5.0
12
  • -0.018
  • -0.061
  • 0
  • -0.043
  • +0.043
  • 0
  • -0.018
  • -0.061
±0.0215
  • +0.120
  • +0.050
14 5.5 3.8
16 6.0 4.3
18 7.0 4.4
20
  • -0.022
  • -0.074
  • 0
  • -0.052
  • +0.052
  • 0
  • -0.022
  • -0.074
±0.0260
  • +0.149
  • +0.065
7.5 4.9
22 9.0 5.4
25
28 10 6.4
32
  • -0.026
  • -0.088
  • 0
  • -0.062
  • +0.062
  • 0
-0.026 -0.088 ±0.0310
  • +0.180
  • +0.080
11 7.4

Precision Holes

  • Precision holes are straight holes with either a fit tolerance, a bidirectional tolerance, or a unidirectional tolerance selected for the hole diameter tolerance.
  • The accuracy and effective depth for the diameter can be specified with precision holes.
Accuracy ranges supported for automatic quotation
[mm]
Diameter Accuracy Range
> Fit Tolerance Bidirectional Tolerance< Minimum Value Unidirectional Tolerance Minimum Value (Range)
2.999 3 Grade IT7 or higher 0.005 0.01
3 6 0.006 0.012
6 10 0.008 0.015
10 18 0.009 0.018
18 30 0.011 0.021
30 50 0.013 0.025
50 80 0.015 0.03
80 120 0.018 0.035
120 180 0.02 0.04
180 250 0.023 0.046
250 315 0.026 0.052
315 400 0.029 0.057
400 500 0.032 0.064

Countersunk Holes

Holes with the following shapes on the right and left end faces are recognised as countersunk holes. 
  • *Countersunk hole shapes modelled on the cylinder side are not recognised as countersunk holes.
  • ・ Countersunk (on a conical shape) angle is 90°
  • ・ d is 3.0 mm or more
  • ・D/d: When d ≧ 4.0 mm, D > 1.4 d
  •     When d < 4.0 mm, D > 1.7 d

Pockets and Slotted Holes

The width that can be machined for pockets and slotted holes is 2.0 mm or more.

Pocket

Pocket

Slotted Hole

Retaining ring

Required groove width for retaining rings
Retaining Rings / External / C-Type
Applicable axis
Retaining Rings / Internal / C-Type
Applicable grooving
Reference values for C-Type retaining ring “t,” “m,” and “Corner R”
t: Retaining ring width m: Required groove width Corner R
1 1.15 R0.1 or less
1.25 1.35
1.5 1.65 R0.15 or less
1.75 1.9
2 2.2 R0.2 or less
2.5 2.7
3 3.2
4 4.2

Notes

  • It is recommended that diameters d1 and d2 are designed to meet the standard for C-type retaining rings.
  • *E-type rings for small diameters are not available

Specifiable Dimensional Tolerances

  • When uploading 3D CAD data, you can specify any dimensional tolerances for parts where dimensions and tolerances are not displayed.
  • The minimum specifiable tolerance range for tolerances depends on the combination of the part shape.
  • Depending on other settings, in-range precision may not be covered by the service.

Fit Tolerances

The fit tolerances that can be set for turning machining and secondary machining are as follows.

Type of MachiningFit Tolerances
turningMetal: Grade IT6 or above
Resin::Grade IT7 or above
  • MC
  • (Secondary Machining)
Metal: Grade IT7 or above
Resin::Grade IT7 or above

Caution

  • “The following surface treatments cannot be specified with a tolerance range of less than 0.1.”
  • Surface Treatment|Trivalent Chromated (clear),Trivalent Chromated (black), Salt Bath Nitriding, Hard Anodized (Clear)​

Dimensional Tolerances for Full Length (L) and Length (ℓ)

The following tolerances can be specified for the total length and the length of the individual parts.

[mm]

Metal Full Length (L) and Length (ℓ)
Example of Minimum Tolerance Range
L,ℓ ≦ 200 * ±0.02 0.04
200 <L,ℓ ≦ 500 ±0.05 0.1
500 < L,ℓ ±0.2 0.4
*The range that can be set will change for the following thin plates.
Metal Full Length (L) and Length (ℓ)
Example of Minimum Tolerance Range
L ≦ 5 150<D ±0.1 0.2
L<10 50 ≦ D
Resin​ Full Length (L) and Length (ℓ)​
Example of Minimum Tolerance​ Range​
L,ℓ ≦ 100​ ±0.05 0.1​
100< L,ℓ ≦ 200​ ±0.1​ 0.2
200< L,ℓ ≦ 300 ±0.2 0.4
23564_01_A_deEN
23564_02_A_deEN

[mm]

Resin Full Length (L) and Length (ℓ)
min. Tolerance Range
L,ℓ ≦ 100 ±0.05 0.1
100 < L, ℓ ≦ 200 ±0.1 0.2
200 < L, ℓ ≦ 300 ±0.2 0.4
Resin​ Full Length (L) and Length (ℓ)​
Example of Minimum Tolerance​ Range​
L,ℓ ≦ 100​ ±0.05 0.1​
100< L,ℓ ≦ 200​ ±0.1​ 0.2
200< L,ℓ ≦ 300 ±0.2 0.4
23564_03_A_deEN

Tolerances for Groove Outer Diameter (D), Groove Width (w) and Position Dimensions (ℓ)

The tolerances that can be set for the outer diameter are as follows.

[mm]

Tolerances for Groove Outer Diameter (D)​​ Minimum Tolerance Range​
Uniform ±0.02​ 0.04
Groove Width (w) ​ Minimum Tolerance Range​
Uniform ±0.05​ 0.1​
Position Dimensions (ℓ) Minimum Tolerance Range
ℓ≦150 ±0.05 0.1
150<ℓ≦400 ±0.15 0.3
400<ℓ ±0.3 0.6
23564_04_deEN

*Tolerance between inner and outer diameter surfaces cannot be added.

Tolerances for Groove Outer Diameter (D), Groove Width (w) and Position Dimensions (ℓ)

The tolerances that can be set for the inner diameter are as follows.

[mm]

Tolerances for Groove Inner Diameter (d) Minimum Tolerance Range​
±0.05​ 0.1
Groove Width (w) Minimum Tolerance Range​
±0.07 0.14​
Position Dimensions (ℓ) Minimum Tolerance Range​
±0.1​ 0.2​
23564_05_deEN
  • *Tolerance between internal groove and other elements cannot be added.
  • However, position dimensions from the ℓ part end face are excluded.

Tolerances for Each Part

The tolerances that can be set between each shape element are as follows.
23564_06_deEN_A
23564_07_deEN_A

[mm]

No Shape Element (2) Outer Diameter Side/(3)External Groove Side/(4)Pocket Surface (5) Inner Diameter Bottom (6) Internal Groove Side
(1) Both End Faces 0.04~ 0.04~ 0.1~
(2) Outer Diameter Side
(3) External Groove Side
(4) Pocket Surface
(5) Inner Diameter Bottom 0.04~
(6) Internal Groove Side 0.04~
23564_08_A_deEN_A

[mm]

NoShape Element(5)Precision Hole Centre(6)Straight Hole Centre/(7)Tapped Hole Centre/(8)Insert Hole Centre/(9)Countersunk Hole Centre(10)Slotted Hole/Keyway
(1)Center axis0.04~0.2~
(2)Both end faces0.04~
(3)Outer Diameter Side
(4)
External Groove Side
(5)Pocket side face0.04~
(6)Pocket bottom face
(7)
Precision Hole Centre
0.2~0.04~
(8)
Straight Hole Centre
0.2~0.2~
(9)
Tapped Hole Centre
(10)
Insert Hole Centre
(11)
Countersunk Hole Centre
(12)
Slotted Hole/Keyway
0.04~0.04~

Tip

    • (1) Holes on the same circumference are called P.C.D. (Pitch Circle Diameter). Cross bores are not supported.
    • (2) P.C.D is recognized even with different hole types.
    • (3) P.C.D. is recognised regardless of whether the positions of the holes are equally or unequally divided. ​
    • (4) It is possible to add diagonal dimensions that indicate the distance between the holes and the P.C.D.
P.C.D. Equally divided P.C.D. Unequally divided The distance between P.C.D. holes.

Caution

  • The P.C.D. recognition is an additional and reference information in meviy for turning parts.
  • If you need to specify the tolerance between holes, please select the “Add tolerance” icon and specify the tolerance for the target position.

Tip

  • The positional relationship of holes on both end faces of the reference model in the figure below is a general tolerance.

Notes

  • 3D Model Color Schemes
  • If a colour scheme for an unsupported shape is displayed, automatic quotation is not available.

Geometric Tolerance

Possible geometric tolerance setting conditions are as follows.
configurable plane
  • Holes, keyways (inner diameter/outer diameter), notches (including pockets), inner diameter grooves, and end grooves cannot be specified.
  • If a datum or geometric tolerance is specified for the threaded part, we guarantee it based on the measured value before threading.
Configurable geometric tolerances
*Depending on the material and size, the estimate may be provided by the person in charge.
Geometric Tolerance Type Symbol Plane Cylindrical surface Datum Datum target area Tolerance value
Flatness surface 0.01~0.1
Parallelism necessary surface 0.01~0.1
Perpendicularity necessary surface 0.01~0.1
Circularity surface 0.01~0.1
Concentricity necessary axis line 0.01~0.1
Straightness surface 0.01~0.1
Cylindricity surface 0.01~0.1
Circular rount necessary axis line 0.01~0.1
Total runou necessary axis line 0.01~0.1
Compatibility table (material, surface treatment, heat treatment)
Compatibility table (surface treatment)

Rules for Decimal Digit Display on 3D Viewer

  • Dimensional value decimal places are rounded and displayed as follows:
  • The dimension values displayed in the 3D Viewer are exact for machining.
Applicable Areas | Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter, Full Length, Holes and Additional Dimensions

Quality Control

Inspection Items

Dimensional tolerance inspection for inner diameter

Measurement with an inner diameter micrometer

Dimensional tolerance inspection for outer diameter​​

Measurement with a micrometer

Dimensional tolerance inspection for length

Measurement with a vernier caliper

Fit tolerance inspection

Using a limit plug gauge or pin gauge

Internal and External Thread

In principle, an ISO2 (JIS B 2025) equivalent bolt or nut should be used

Visual inspection

Measured with roughness measurement equipment, dot gauge, and surface roughness tester

Packaging

Examples of packaging materials

Caution

For steel products without surface treatment and rust-prone treatments such as Black oxide, rust-preventive oil is applied before delivery, but rust may still occur depending on storage conditions. Please unpack and inspect the products immediately upon receipt.

Packing for Delivery

Product and drawings are enclosed in bubble wrap

Tack label attached

Packing for Delivery (single item)

Packing for Delivery (multiple items)

Packing for long products (wooden pallet delivery)

Wrapped with bubble cushion

Drawing is included
Product label is attached

Wrapped with cardboard

Packing (Water-proof wrapping)

Caution

 
You need to dispose the wooden pallet and receive the product by forklift.
Please write your delivery address in the comment field when requesting a manual quote.

Accuracy and Machining Specifications

Appearance Quality

Machining surface (outer diameter)

EN AW−5056 Equiv.​

EN 1.1191 Equiv.

Notes

Machining surface (inner diameter)

EN 1.1191 Equiv.

EN 1.4301 Equiv.

Milling face

EN 1.1191 Equiv.

EN 1.4301 Equiv.​

Caution

Machining marks may remain.

Cut off

Cutting

Wire Cutting

Caution

Processing method cannot be specified.

Wire-Cut EDM Surfaces

Wire-cut EDM surface

Enlarged view: Wire-cut EDM surface

Because it is a fusion cutting process in which the metal is melted and cut by discharges from electrodes, the surface is not glossy.

Surface Treatment Quality Standards

23567_10_deEN

Caution

  • Since it is difficult to check the coating thickness for small diameter precision holes, etc., additional machining may be performed after machining, so the surface treatment cannot remain on the cut surface.
  • The surface treatment may not remain on the inside of holes as holes may be masked.
  • Surface treatment suspension and electrode contact marks may remain on the product.
  • To ensure contact for the following applicable surface treatments, at least one hanging shape from (1) to (5) above is required.
  • If there is no feature in the model for hanging the part, a through-hole will be made at any position for hanging.
Surface Treatment Hanging Holes
Electroless Nickel Plating
Hard Chrome Target
Trivalent Chromate (Clear) Target
Trivalent Chromate (Black) Target
Black Oxide
Salt-Bath Soft Nitriding
Low Temperature Black Chrome Target
Phosphating
Clear Anodize Target
Black Anodize Target
Black Anodize (Matte) Target
Hard Anodize (clear) Target
Hard Chrome Trivalent Chromate (Clear) Trivalent Chromate (Black) Low Temperature Black Chrome
Hard Chrome Trivalent Chromate (Clear) Trivalent Chromate (Black) Low Temperature Black Chrome
Clear Anodize Black Anodize Black Anodize (Matte) Hard Anodize (clear)
Clear Anodize Black Anodize Black Anodize (Matte) Hard Anodize (clear)

Quenching Quality Standards

About hardening quality assurance

The hardness value specified is guaranteed and will be measured and confirmed before shipping.

Appearance after quenching

After quenching

Blast Finish

Grinding finishing (outer diameter)

Grinding finishing (inner diameter)

Caution

  • The surface can be cleaned by sandblasting after hardening. The accuracy is not reduced by this process.
  • The photo shows sandblasting, but in some cases shotblasting can also be used. The blasting method cannot be specified.
  • If there are tolerances for the outer and inner diameters, grinding may be included the finishing process. In this case, the appearance will change as shown in the figure above.
  • Grinding cannot be specified. Whether to grind is decided in the factory under the aspect of quality assurance.
  • The threads will also be hardened. Depending on the application, the thread may be damaged. If you do not want the thread to be hardened, please specify Selective Hardening (Induction Hardening) to select an area that does not include the thread.
  • Hardness measurement marks may remain in areas where surface roughness is not specified or near the center of the end face of the part.  To confirm the inspection points in advance, please add information in the comments and request a manual quote
Induction Hardening

Caution

  • ・Grinding may be performed to guarantee accuracy for tolerances on the outer or inner diameter. The appearance of ground surfaces will be as shown in the above figure.
  • ・Grinding cannot be specified. The factory will determine if grinding is necessary to guarantee dimensional accuracy.
  • ・A hardened depth of 1mm or more into the part surface is guaranteed. The hardened depth may be 1.5 mm or more.
  • ・The hardened depth cannot be specified.
  • ・The Induction Hardening process may also harden edges and surfaces adjacent to the surface specified for hardening.

Conditions of Use for Standard Materials (Polished bars and Cold finished material)

If the maximum diameter is applicable for a standard material, the standard material is used at the factory’s discretion and the appearance will be different.

Machined

Cold finished material

Polished bar

Selection conditions for standard materials

Tolerance
IT6 g6、h7 h9 Other (IT7 or above, general tolerance, etc.)
Surface Roughness Ra6.3 Machined Polished bar or Machined Polished bar, Cold finished material, or Machined Polished bar, Cold finished material, or Machined
Ra3.2 Machined Polished bar or Machined Polished bar, Cold finished material, or Machined Polished bar, Cold finished material, or Machined
Ra1.6 Machined Polished bar or Machined Machined Polished bar or Machined

Standard material correspondence table

SCM440 (26 to 32 HRC)〇

Round bar specification table

Material Maximum Diameter (h9)
EN 1.7220 equiv. ø4~ø12(1 mm increments)
ø12.7
ø13~ø21(1 mm increments)
ø22
ø24
ø25
ø26
ø28
ø30
ø32
ø35
ø40
ø45
ø50

Caution

  • If it is not included in the standard table, it will be shaved.
  • For others, the raw material is more likely to be chosen as the standard material.

Tip

What is maximum diameter?

  • The maximum diameter refers to the largest diameter on the cylindrical surface of the product. (highlighted in light blue)
  • Even if the surface is divided by a groove as shown in Example 3, the surface is recognised as a single element if it has the same diameter.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Applicable conditions for Hexagonal rod

If the distance across the flats of the hexagon matches a standard size, it is processed with hexagonal bar stock and shipped.

Hexagonal surfaces may be scratched because they are stock, unmachined surfaces.

Example (1)

Example (2)

What is the distance across the flats?

The distance between two opposite sides of a hexagon.

Hexagonal rod standards and specifications table

What is meviy?

meviy is a next-generation manufacturing platform which allows you to receive instant quotations simply by uploading 3D CAD data to meviy. A significant reduction in the delivery time means a drastic improvement in efficiency for designers and purchasing departments. In addition to cutting, sheet metal and lathe-turning based machining processes, a diverse range of materials and surface treatments are supported. The meviy platform supports jigs and machinery, product development and die design processes.
FA Mechanical Parts (Factory Automation):

Find a wide range of FA equipment parts; from sheet metal parts to machined plates. → FA Mechanical Parts Service

Procedure for Using the meviy Platform

Follow the procedure detailed below to receive quotes and place orders using 3D data on the meviy platform.

Procedure for Using the FA Mechanical Parts Service

Step 1: Upload 3D CAD Data ​

Upload the 3D CAD data for the part you want to fabricate to the meviy platform.
→ Uploading 3D Data
The uploaded data is analyzed by meviy and the production and machining processes determined automatically.
Data for which the analysis has been complete is displayed as a “Project” in the project list screen.
→ Viewing the Project List Screen

Step 2: Configure the Quote Specifications

Set the quantity, materials, surface treatment, hole type, dimensional tolerance and customer PO number (user-defined)*1 , and request a quote.
*1 This may be required for some accounts.

Step 3: Finalize Quote and Issue Part Number

Confirm the results of the quote and issue the part number if there are no issues (if any points for approval are acceptable).
→ [FA Sheet Metal] Quotation Settings > Finalizing Quotes (Obtaining Part Numbers) / Confirming
→ [FA Machining] Quotation Settings > Finalizing Quotes (Obtaining Part Numbers) / Confirming

Step 4: Order

Orders can be made from both the meviy screen and Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog).
→ Ordering from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog)
→ Ordering from meviy

Parts Available for Order from meviy

[FA Mechanical Parts] Sheet Metal Parts

Plate
Plate
Round shape
Round shape
L-shape
L-shape
Z-shape
Z-shape
convex-shape
convex-shape
U-shape
U-shape
Angle bending (L-shape)
Angle bending (L-shape)
Multiple angle bending
Multiple angle bending
Tab
Tab
Cutout in bending
Cutout in bending
Partial bending with cutout
Partial bending with cutout
Cutout (rectangular)
Cutout (rectangular)
Cutout (U-shape)
Cutout (U-shape)
Notching
Notching

*Depending on the exact shape or dimensions, it may not be possible to machine the above shapes. We will contact you if we find that we are unable to manufacture the part after you have placed your order.

[FA Mechanical Parts] Cutting Parts

This is available for parts that can be machined using a 3-axis machining center.

Machining Method

The machining direction can be perpendicular and parallel to the 6 rectangular faces.
Machining at an angle against the direction of the rectangular faces requires dedicated equipment and is not possible with meviy.

*With 3-axis milling, it is not possible to machine at angles that run diagonal to the 6 faces.

Machining Direction

[FA Mechanical Parts] Turning Parts

  • Turning Parts is a service that supports not only lathe machining for inner and outer diameter machining, groove machining and threading, but also supports machining and wire cutting for shapes that require additional machining.
  • The applicable shapes are as follows. The range of supported shapes will be expanded soon.

Outer Diameter Machining

Inner Diameter Machining

Groove Outer Diameter

Groove Inner Diameter

Internal Thread*

External Thread*

*Threads that have been fully modelled cannot be recognized.

Hole

External Keyway

Internal Keyway

Notch (Pocket)

End Face Groove*

*The bottom curve is provided by manual quotation.

Caution

*Depending on the shape or dimensions, it may not be possible to machine the above shapes.

Uploadable CAD File Formats

The meviy platform supports a variety of 3D CAD formats.

The meviy platform supports a variety of 3D CAD formats.

FormatExtensionFA Mechanical Parts
Autodesk Inventor 2025 or earlier version.ipt
CATIA V5-6R2024 or earlier version.CATPart
  • Creo – Pro/E
  • Pro/E 19.0-Creo 11.0
.prt/.neu/.xpr
  • NX – Unigraphics
  • UG11 to UG18, UG NX, NX5 to NX12, NX1847 to NX2406
.prt
Solid Edge V19-20/ST10 or earlier version/2024.par/.pwd
SOLIDWORKS 2024 or earlier version.sldprt
I-deas.arc/.unv
iCAD SX V8L3 or earlier version.icd

Caution

Information that are hidden in the model file are excluded from loading into meviy and quotation.

Neutral Formats

Format Extension FA Mechanical Parts
STEP(AP203, AP214) .step/.stp
Parasolid 36.1 or earlier version .x_t/.x_b/.xmt/.xmt_txt
ACIS .sat/.sab
JT 10.9 or earlier version .jt
PRC .prc

Caution

The maximum file size that can be uploaded to meviy at the same time is 10 MB.

Recommended Operating Environment

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
  • RAM: 8GB or more recommended
  • Display: 1,920 × 1,080 or higher recommended (Recommended magnification for display and browser is 100%.)
  • Browser: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
  • *Content may not display or function properly if you do not use the recommended operating environment (e.g. Firefox or other browser).
  • *The latest version of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are supported.

Uploadable Data

Click Uploadable CAD File Formats for details on the CAD data that can be uploaded.

Caution

The maximum file size that can be uploaded to meviy at the same time is 10 MB.

Creating an Account

You will need a User ID in order to use the meviy platform. Please create an account if you do not already have a User ID.
  1. Click [Create a new account] on the login screen.
  2. Enter the required information to create an account.

Notes

  • You can also create a new account by clicking here.
  • Click [Login] on the homepage to display the login screen. → Logging In / Logging Out

Logging In / Logging Out

If you use meviy, you must log in with your Misumi user account. You can use the same login details that you use on the MISUMI website.

Logging In

Logging In
1. Click [Login / Register] on the homepage to display the login screen.
  • Notes
If you are logged in to Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog), you will be logged in automatically to the meviy platform.

2. Enter your User ID and password on the login screen, and then click [Login].

After you have logged in, the Project List screen will be displayed.

Notes

  • If you do not already have a User ID,click [Create a new account] on the login screen to register your details.
  • If you have forgotten your User ID or password, click [Forgot User ID? Forgot Password?] and enter the required information to reset your password or to query your login ID.

Logging Out

1. Hover over your username and click [Log Out] from the User Menu.

User Menu

This menu is provided for each registered user in order to make the user experience of the meviy platform even more convenient. Here you can change the default settings for services or view your order history.
  • 1. Hover over your username.
  • The User Menu will be displayed.
  •  
  • 2. Select User Menu and click.

User Menu List

Menu Name Description of Settings
Project list Returns you to the project list screen for the selected service.
Order history Here you can check your order history for the currently selected service. By selecting the displayed projects, you can check order details and download PDFs of order confirmation statements. → Exporting the Order Confirmation as a PDF
User settings You can change the settings for each user, helping streamline your use of the meviy platform. The settings may vary depending on which service you are using. → 「Automatic Hole Type Recognition」「User Settings (Optional)
Log out Log out of meviy.

Automatic hole/inner diameter type Recognition

You can change settings that are useful when using meviy for each registered user. The following is a guide to set up the hole/inner diameter type recognition method according to the CAD software you use.

Automatic hole/inner diameter type Recognition Settings

Here are 3 settings to reflect the hole/inner diameter type of the 3D model in the meviy quotation.

Hover over your username and click [User Settings] from the User Menu.

Setup Method 1: No Automatic Recognition

With this setup, all cylindrical holes are recognized as through holes (sheet metal parts), and as straight holes with no tolerance (machined plates). Specifications for tapped or precision holes can be changed after uploading the CAD data by opening the 3D viewer screen from [Next] and double clicking on the hole.

Caution

The original hole attribute information given in 3D CAD during model design is not retained.

Setup Method 2: Automatic Recognition of Tapped holes from Hole Diameter (Default)(Excludes inner diameter)

  • This setup detects the hole shape and ‘hole diameter’ of the model according to your CAD software and automatically recognizes the tapped hole.
  •  
  • Please select your CAD software as the hole diameter requirement for tap hole recognition.
    *If you have chosen to [According to File Type], the CAD used in the design will be estimated based on the file extension and the hole diameter will be matched.

Notes

Caution

The original hole attribute information given in 3D CAD during model design is not retained.

Setup Method 3: Automatic Recognition of hole/inner diameter type from Color Attributes

  • This setup detects the colored hole surface in the model according to your CAD software and automatically recognises the tapped hole, precision hole, etc.
  • The color attribute of each hole/inner diameter type can be registered in advance, and any hole/inner diameter type can be reflected in the quotation conditions by matching the coloration of the hole surface.

Caution

  • There are restrictions on the CAD data to which color attributes can be linked. (Reference: CAD information for color attributes linkage)
    Please select your CAD software and then upload the native format or an intermediate file (.x_t, .xmt_txt etc. for Parasolid only) output from the selected CAD software for use.
  •  
  • If you want the hole/inner diameter type to be recognized automatically, please register the color attribute in advance using the “Registration of Color Attributes” form at the bottom of the page.

"Registration of Color Attributes" for automatic recognition of hole/inner diameter types in meviy using color attributes of CAD data

If the automatic hole/inner diameter type recognition setting is set to [Automatic Recognition of hole/inner diameter type from Color Attributes], the RGB setting can be used to transfer the color attribute of the CAD data to meviy.

STEP1:

Select “Automatic hole/inner diameter type Recognition Settings” under user settings.​

STEP2:
  • Set the hole/inner diameter type recognition method to “Automatic Recognition of hole/inner diameter type from Color Attributes”.
  • * You can only use the color attribute registration form if you have selected “Automatic Recognition of hole/inner diameter type from Color Attributes”.
Set up the CAD used.

STEP3:

Set up the CAD used.

STEP4:

Check the ON/OFF button for the hole/inner diameter type you want to set and activate the RGB entry field.

STEP5:
  • Put the values in RGB.
  • Note: RGB should be set at a value of 0~255.
STEP6:
Click “Update”.
 ItemsDetails
1ON/OFFIt is possible to switch the setting on and off for each hole/inner diameter type.
2hole/inner diameter typeThis is a list of hole/inner diameter types that can be automatically recognized by color attribute linking.
3RGBThis field is used to register the color attributes, with a value between 0 and 255 for each RGB.
4Color CheckA message about the status of the RGB settings is displayed.

How to check the automatic hole recognition results and color attributes

Automatic hole recognition results and color attributes can be checked in the 3D viewer screen

STEP1:

Place the cursor on […] in the 3D Viewer.

STEP2:

Click “Display automatic hole recognition results and color attributes”.

STEP3:

The list of holes in the details displays information about the linked color attributes.

*These color attributes are the result of meviy’s own analysis and may not match the values of the color attributes set in your CAD software.
Therefore, when you start using [Automatic recognition of hole/inner diameter type from color attribute], or when you change your CAD software, version, or environment setting, be sure to check the result of automatic hole recognition with this setting.
Also, use only the supported CAD and supported formats described below.

CAD Information For Color Attribute Linkage

Please refer to the following table for CAD data that can be linked to color attributes
CAD formats
CAD softwares Native Intermediate format(Parasolid)
(.sldprt)(.icd) .x_t .x_b .xmt_txt
SOLIDWORKS
iCAD SX
Other CAD

Caution

The automatic recognition of hole/inner diameter type from color attribute is not guaranteed for models created with non-compatible CAD systems or formats.

Setup Method 4: Automatic Recognition of hole/inner diameter type from CAD Hole Attributes

  • This setup links the hole attributes created by the hole command (hole wizard) in your CAD software and recognizes the hole/inner diameter type.

  • Please select your CAD software and then upload the native CAD format.

Caution

  • There are restrictions on the CAD data to which hole attributes can be linked.
  • Click here for details on CAD for hole attribute linkage

Application Rules for Hole Attribute Linkage

To link CAD hole attributes and recognize hole/inner diameter types, please refer to the following rules.

Applicable CAD software and file format

(1) Please create the file using the CAD software can be linked and upload it in its native format.

Regarding How to Create CAD Holes

  • (2) Linkable holes are those created by the hole command (hole wizard) in CAD.
  •  (Please refer to the Hole Command Correspondence Table by CAD for the holes and attributes linkage.)
  • If the hole command is not used, the hole attribute would not be linked.
  • (3) We cannot guarantee correct linkage of customized hole command as operation has not been tested.
  • (Customize: Making changes existing standards or dimensions, Creating new standards, etc.)
  • (4) Only holes modeled by duplication commands circled in red can be linked.

  • However, in SOLIDWORKS only, holes that are duplicated and then duplicated again are not recognized as holes created by the hole command and are not linked to hole/inner diameter type Linkage.

(5) The effective depths of tapped and precision holes will not be linked, and the dialog set information in user setting is applied.

(6) Metric thread holes are available, but not inch thread holes.

Notes

  • For Hole Command Correspondence Table by CAD, please click the link below for details.
  • → Before You Begin > “SOLIDWORKS” | Before You Begin > “iCAD

How to check automatic hole recognition results and hole attributes

Automatic hole recognition results and CAD hole attribute information can be checked on the 3D Viewer.

STEP1:

The CAD hole attribute information is displayed on the right side of each hole in the tree view as [black text].

If the linkage failed, it will be displayed in [yellow text] with the notation “Unlinked Hole Attributes”.

STEP2:

Application Rules for Hole Attribute Linkage can be checked.

STEP3:

The list of holes in the details displays information about the linked color attributes.

Caution

*These hole attributes are the result of linkage based on meviy’s own rules and may not match the hole attribute val ues set by your CAD software.
Please be sure to check the results of automatic hole recognition when you start using [Automatic Recognition of hole/inner diameter types from CAD Hole Attributes] and when your CAD software, version, or environment settings are changed.

CAD information for hole attribute linkage 

See below for CAD formats that can be linked to hole attributes

CAD formats
CAD Name Native Intermediate format
(.sldprt)(.icd) (.x_t)(.x_b)(.xmt_txt)
SOLIDWORKS
iCAD SX
Other CAD

Caution

For models and CAD formats that are not supported by meviy, there is no guarantee of automatic hole/inner diameter type recognition.

SOLIDWORKS

This section provides information on how to set up hole type recognition settings for SOLIDWORKS.

Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings

Here are 3 settings to reflect the hole type of the 3D model in the meviy quotation.
Hover over your username and click [User Settings] from the User Menu.
Setup Method 1: No Automatic Recognition

Setup Method 1: No Automatic Recognition

With this setup, all cylindrical holes are recognized as through holes (sheet metal parts), and as straight holes with no tolerance (machined plates). Specifications for tapped or precision holes can be changed after uploading the CAD data by opening the 3D viewer screen from [Next] and double clicking on the hole.

Caution

The original hole attribute information given in 3D CAD during model design is not retained.
Setup Method 2: Automatic Recognition of Tapped holes from Hole Diameter (Default)

Setup Method 2: Automatic Recognition of Tapped holes from Hole Diameter (Default)

  • This setup detects the hole shape and ‘hole diameter’ of the model according to your CAD software and automatically recognizes the tapped hole.
  •  
  • Please select your CAD software as the hole diameter requirement for tap hole recognition.
    *If you have chosen to [According to File Type], the CAD used in the design will be estimated based on the file extension and the hole diameter will be matched.

Notes

Caution

The original hole attribute information given in 3D CAD during model design is not retained.
Setup Method 3: Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes

Setup Method 3: Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes

  • This setup detects the colored hole surface in the model according to your CAD software and automatically recognises the tapped hole, precision hole, etc.
  • The color attribute of each hole type can be registered in advance, and any hole type can be reflected in the quotation conditions by matching the coloration of the hole surface.

Caution

  • There are restrictions on the CAD data to which color attributes can be linked. (Reference: CAD information for color attributes linkage)
    Please select your CAD software and then upload the native format or an intermediate file (.x_t, .xmt_txt etc. for Parasolid only) output from the selected CAD software for use.
  •  
  • If you want the hole type to be recognized automatically, please register the color attribute in advance using the “Registration of Color Attributes” form at the bottom of the page.

"Registration of Color Attributes" for automatic recognition of hole types in meviy using color attributes of CAD data

If the automatic hole type recognition setting is set to [Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes], the RGB setting can be used to transfer the color attribute of the CAD data to meviy.

Select “Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings” under user settings.​

STEP1:

Select “Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings” under user settings.​
STEP2:
  • Set the hole type recognition method to “Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes”.
  • * You can only use the color attribute registration form if you have selected “Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes”.
Set up the CAD used.

STEP3:

Set up the CAD used.
meviy using color attributes of CAD data

STEP4:

Check the ON/OFF button for the hole type you want to set and activate the RGB entry field.
STEP5:
  • Put the values in RGB.
  • Note: RGB should be set at a value of 0~255.
STEP6:
Click “Update”.
Items Details
1 ON/OFF It is possible to switch the setting on and off for each hole type.
2 Hole Type This is a list of hole types that can be automatically recognized by color attribute linking.
3 RGB This field is used to register the color attributes, with a value between 0 and 255 for each RGB.
4 Color Check A message about the status of the RGB settings is displayed.

How to check the automatic hole recognition results and color attributes

Automatic hole recognition results and color attributes can be checked in the 3D viewer screen

STEP1:

Place the cursor on […] in the 3dviewer.
STEP2:

Click “Display automatic hole recognition results and color attributes”.

STEP3:

The list of holes in the details displays information about the linked color attributes.

*These color attributes are the result of meviy’s own analysis and may not match the values of the color attributes set in your CAD software.
Therefore, when you start using [Automatic recognition of hole type from color attribute], or when you change your CAD software, version, or environment setting, be sure to check the result of automatic hole recognition with this setting.
Also, use only the supported CAD and supported formats described below.

CAD Information For Color Attribute Linkage

Please refer to the following table for CAD data that can be linked to color attributes
CAD formats
CAD softwaresNativeIntermediate format(Parasolid)
(.sldprt)(.icd).x_t.x_b.xmt_txt
SOLIDWORKS
iCAD SX
Other CAD

Caution

The automatic recognition of hole type from color attribute is not guaranteed for models created with non-compatible CAD systems or formats.

Setup Method 4: Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from CAD Hole Attributes

  • This setup links the hole attributes created by the hole command (hole wizard) in your CAD software and recognizes the hole type.

  • Please select your CAD software and then upload the native CAD format.

Caution

  • There are restrictions on the CAD data to which hole attributes can be linked.
  • Click here for details on CAD for hole attribute linkage

Application Rules for Hole Attribute Linkage

To link CAD hole attributes and recognize hole types, please refer to the following rules.

Applicable CAD software and file format

(1) Please create the file using the CAD software can be linked and upload it in its native format.

Regarding How to Create CAD Holes

  • (2) Linkable holes are those created by the hole command (hole wizard) in CAD.
  •  (Please refer to the Hole Command Correspondence Table by CAD for the holes and attributes linkage.)
  • If the hole command is not used, the hole attribute would not be linked.

  • (3) We cannot guarantee correct linkage of customized hole command as operation has not been tested.
  • (Customize: Making changes existing standards or dimensions, Creating new standards, etc.)
  • (4) Only holes modeled by duplication commands circled in red can be linked.

  • However, in SOLIDWORKS only, holes that are duplicated and then duplicated again are not recognized as holes created by the hole command and are not linked to Hole Type Linkage.

(5) The effective depths of tapped and precision holes will not be linked, and the dialog set information in user setting is applied.
(6) Metric thread holes are available, but not inch thread holes.

Hole Command Correspondence Table by CAD

Please see below the hole type for linkage and the corresponding hole commands setting conditions of CAD.

SOLIDWORKS​

How to check automatic hole recognition results and hole attributes

Automatic hole recognition results and CAD hole attribute information can be checked on the 3DViewer.

STEP1:

The CAD hole attribute information is displayed on the right side of each hole in the tree view as [black text].

If the linkage failed, it will be displayed in [yellow text] with the notation “Unlinked Hole Attributes”.

STEP2:

Application Rules for Hole Attribute Linkage can be checked.

STEP3:

The list of holes in the details displays information about the linked color attributes.

Caution

*These hole attributes are the result of linkage based on meviy’s own rules and may not match the hole attribute val ues set by your CAD software. Please be sure to check the results of automatic hole recognition when you start using [Automatic Recognition of Hole Types from CAD Hole Attributes] and when your CAD software, version, or environment settings are changed.

CAD information for hole attribute linkage 

See below for CAD formats that can be linked to hole attributes

CAD formats
CAD Name Native Intermediate format
(.sldprt)(.icd) (.x_t)(.x_b)(.xmt_txt)
SOLIDWORKS
iCAD SX
Other CAD

Caution

For models and CAD formats that are not supported by meviy, there is no guarantee of automatic hole type recognition.

iCAD

This section provides information on how to set up hole type recognition settings for iCAD.

Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings

Here are 3 settings to reflect the hole type of the 3D model in the meviy quotation.
Hover over your username and click [User Settings] from the User Menu.
Setup Method 1: No Automatic Recognition

Setup Method 1: No Automatic Recognition

With this setup, all cylindrical holes are recognized as through holes (sheet metal parts), and as straight holes with no tolerance (machined plates). Specifications for tapped or precision holes can be changed after uploading the CAD data by opening the 3D viewer screen from [Next] and double clicking on the hole.

Caution

The original hole attribute information given in 3D CAD during model design is not retained.
Setup Method 2: Automatic Recognition of Tapped holes from Hole Diameter (Default)

Setup Method 2: Automatic Recognition of Tapped holes from Hole Diameter (Default)

  • This setup detects the hole shape and ‘hole diameter’ of the model according to your CAD software and automatically recognizes the tapped hole.
  •  
  • Please select your CAD software as the hole diameter requirement for tap hole recognition.
    *If you have chosen to [According to File Type], the CAD used in the design will be estimated based on the file extension and the hole diameter will be matched.

Notes

Caution

The original hole attribute information given in 3D CAD during model design is not retained.
Setup Method 3: Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes

Setup Method 3: Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes

  • This setup detects the colored hole surface in the model according to your CAD software and automatically recognises the tapped hole, precision hole, etc.
  • The color attribute of each hole type can be registered in advance, and any hole type can be reflected in the quotation conditions by matching the coloration of the hole surface.

Caution

  • There are restrictions on the CAD data to which color attributes can be linked. (Reference: CAD information for color attributes linkage)
    Please select your CAD software and then upload the native format or an intermediate file (.x_t, .xmt_txt etc. for Parasolid only) output from the selected CAD software for use.
  •  
  • If you want the hole type to be recognized automatically, please register the color attribute in advance using the “Registration of Color Attributes” form at the bottom of the page.

"Registration of Color Attributes" for automatic recognition of hole types in meviy using color attributes of CAD data

If the automatic hole type recognition setting is set to [Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes], the RGB setting can be used to transfer the color attribute of the CAD data to meviy.

Select “Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings” under user settings.​

STEP1:

Select “Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings” under user settings.​
STEP2:
  • Set the hole type recognition method to “Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes”.
  • * You can only use the color attribute registration form if you have selected “Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from Color Attributes”.
Set up the CAD used.

STEP3:

Set up the CAD used.
meviy using color attributes of CAD data

STEP4:

Check the ON/OFF button for the hole type you want to set and activate the RGB entry field.
STEP5:
  • Put the values in RGB.
  • Note: RGB should be set at a value of 0~255.
STEP6:
Click “Update”.
Items Details
1 ON/OFF It is possible to switch the setting on and off for each hole type.
2 Hole Type This is a list of hole types that can be automatically recognized by color attribute linking.
3 RGB This field is used to register the color attributes, with a value between 0 and 255 for each RGB.
4 Color Check A message about the status of the RGB settings is displayed.

How to check the automatic hole recognition results and color attributes

Automatic hole recognition results and color attributes can be checked in the 3D viewer screen

STEP1:

Place the cursor on […] in the 3dviewer.
STEP2:

Click “Display automatic hole recognition results and color attributes”.

STEP3:

The list of holes in the details displays information about the linked color attributes.

*These color attributes are the result of meviy’s own analysis and may not match the values of the color attributes set in your CAD software.
Therefore, when you start using [Automatic recognition of hole type from color attribute], or when you change your CAD software, version, or environment setting, be sure to check the result of automatic hole recognition with this setting.
Also, use only the supported CAD and supported formats described below.

CAD Information For Color Attribute Linkage

Please refer to the following table for CAD data that can be linked to color attributes
CAD formats
CAD softwares Native Intermediate format(Parasolid)
(.sldprt)(.icd) .x_t .x_b .xmt_txt
SOLIDWORKS
iCAD SX
Other CAD

Caution

The automatic recognition of hole type from color attribute is not guaranteed for models created with non-compatible CAD systems or formats.

Setup Method 4: Automatic Recognition of Hole Type from CAD Hole Attributes

  • This setup links the hole attributes created by the hole command (hole wizard) in your CAD software and recognizes the hole type.

  • Please select your CAD software and then upload the native CAD format.

Caution

  • There are restrictions on the CAD data to which hole attributes can be linked.
  • Click here for details on CAD for hole attribute linkage

Application Rules for Hole Attribute Linkage

To link CAD hole attributes and recognize hole types, please refer to the following rules.

Applicable CAD software and file format

(1) Please create the file using the CAD software can be linked and upload it in its native format.

Regarding How to Create CAD Holes

  • (2) Linkable holes are those created by the hole command (hole wizard) in CAD.
  •  (Please refer to the Hole Command Correspondence Table by CAD for the holes and attributes linkage.)
  • If the hole command is not used, the hole attribute would not be linked.
  • (3) We cannot guarantee correct linkage of customized hole command as operation has not been tested.
  • (Customize: Making changes existing standards or dimensions, Creating new standards, etc.)
  • (4) Only holes modeled by duplication commands circled in red can be linked.
  • However, in SOLIDWORKS only, holes that are duplicated and then duplicated again are not recognized as holes created by the hole command and are not linked to Hole Type Linkage.
(5) The effective depths of tapped and precision holes will not be linked, and the dialog set information in user setting is applied.
(6) Metric thread holes are available, but not inch thread holes.

Hole Command Correspondence Table for iCAD

  • Please refer below for linkable hole types and conditions for hole command setting in iCAD.
  • If you have created holes using methods other than those described here, they will be straight or through holes.
  • Please change the hole type in the 3D viewer of meviy.

User-defined hole setup for iCAD

Setting steps Reference Picture Discription
Reference
  • Please refer to the following for information on how to set up user-defined holes.
  • *The folder structure and file names in the image on the left may vary depending on the installation settings.
  • iCADSX\MAN
  • part_regi_guide.PDF
  • Chapter 5: Setting Hole-Related Items
1)Copy the original data
  • Copy the original data for reference from (1) to (2)
  • 1)CADSX\JISPARTS\JIS\3D\04_ScrewHole
  • 2)ICADSX\JISPARTS\USER
2)Rename the copied folder and the data in it
  • You can name the file anything you prefer.
  • *However, only for the precision hole, please include the tolerance range class of the fit in the name.
3) Change the contents of the excel <?span>
  • Enter the hole name in the column next to the  “ArgNam” column, and detailed information (hole type, etc.) in the column next to the “HOLE_D_VALUE” column.
  • Delete the JISNAME, Arrangement Attribute, and Arrangement Attribute Additional Information line (red frame).

How to check automatic hole recognition results and hole attributes

Automatic hole recognition results and CAD hole attribute information can be checked on the 3DViewer.

STEP1:

The CAD hole attribute information is displayed on the right side of each hole in the tree view as [black text].

If the linkage failed, it will be displayed in [yellow text] with the notation “Unlinked Hole Attributes”.

STEP2:

Application Rules for Hole Attribute Linkage can be checked.

STEP3:

The list of holes in the details displays information about the linked color attributes.

Caution

*These hole attributes are the result of linkage based on meviy’s own rules and may not match the hole attribute val ues set by your CAD software. Please be sure to check the results of automatic hole recognition when you start using [Automatic Recognition of Hole Types from CAD Hole Attributes] and when your CAD software, version, or environment settings are changed.

CAD information for hole attribute linkage 

See below for CAD formats that can be linked to hole attributes

CAD formats
CAD Name Native Intermediate format
(.sldprt)(.icd) (.x_t)(.x_b)(.xmt_txt)
SOLIDWORKS
iCAD SX
Other CAD

Caution

For models and CAD formats that are not supported by meviy, there is no guarantee of automatic hole type recognition.

User Settings (Optional)

You can change the settings for each user, helping streamline your use of the meviy platform. The settings may vary depending on which service you are using.

You can change the navigation functions assigned to the mouse buttons to better suit your CAD software, set how tapped holes are identified and customize the default settings for quote specifications for cutting services such as external shape tolerances, dimensional tolerances and hole precision. You can also set up email notifications at certain points when using the FA Mechanical Parts service.

1. Hover over your username and click [User Settings] from the User Menu.

2. Select the settings menus that you want to customize and change the settings on each menu screen.

3. Click [Save settings] to save the changes.

Settings Menu List

Menu Name Description of Settings
3D Models Operation
  • You can change the default functions assigned to the buttons and keys on your mouse and keyboard. There are pre-configured settings available tailored to the usage experience of each CAD package*.
  • *Supported CAD packages SOLIDWORKS, Siemens PLM-NX, Autodesk Inventor, iCAD SX, CATIA V5, Creo, IronCAD, Autodesk Fusion
Notification Set whether you want to receive email notifications at certain points when using the FA Mechanical Parts service.
  • When requesting a manual quote: When a manual quote is requested through the FA Mechanical Parts service
  • When the order is confirmed: When an order is confirmed via the FA Mechanical Parts service
Authority settings for part number You can set the visibility of issued part numbers and the purchase permission settings.
  • Permissions for others to view issued part numbers: If you select [Share], your projects for which a part number has been issued will be available to view by other users and will be searchable by part number.
  • Permissions for purchasing issued part numbers: If you select [Issue part numbers that can be purchased by anyone], other users will be able to purchase on the Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) the models that you create by using the issued part number.
Simple 2D Drawing File Format You can set the file format when downloading a simple 2D data. You can choose between PDF and PNG, and the default setting is PDF format.
Automatic Hole Type Recognition
  • This is a setting for the service to automatically recognize the hole type from 3D CAD data and reflect it in the quotation conditions.
  • By default, it automatically recognizes tapped holes by detecting the hole shape and ‘hole diameter’ of the model. You can set your CAD software to recognize the tapped hole more smoothly.
  • You can also change the settings to automatically recognize the hole type from the hole color.
  • *Currently, the color attribute linkage is only supported for models designed in SOLIDWORKS and iCAD SX.Furthermore, you can change the settings to automatically recognize the hole type from the CAD’s hole attribute.
  • *Currently, the hole attribute linkage is only supported for models designed in SOLIDWORKS.
Processing Method Selection You can set the processing method to be automatically assigned to a preferred processing method when the 3D data is uploaded.
Quotation Settings for Machined Plates Initial Quotation Settings Configure materials, surface treatments and surface roughness for initial quotations.
External Tolerances Set the tolerances for external dimensions. Default setting will be applied for each upload and is visible in 3D Viewer.
Dimensional Tolerances Set the default setting for dimensional tolerances.
Tapped Holes Set the effective depths of tapped holes. You can set the effective depths for each material category.
Precision Holes Set your preferred 5 fit tolerance ranges, most frequently used fit tolerance range and effective depths by material category. Those will be displayed in the pull-down menu for holes in 3D Viewer.
Slotted Holes Set your preferred 5 fit tolerance ranges and most frequently used fit tolerance range. Those wille be displayed in the pull-down menu for slotted holes in 3D Viewer
Quotation Settings for Turning Parts Quotation Settings for Turning Parts Configure materials, surface treatments and surface roughness for initial quotations.
Add Dimensions Set the default setting for dimensional tolerances.
Tapped Holes Set the effective depths of tapped holes. You can set the effective depths for each material category.
Precision Holes Set your preferred 5 fit tolerance ranges, most frequently used fit tolerance range and effective depths by material category. Those will be displayed in the pull-down menu for holes in 3D Viewer.
Outer Diameter Set your preferred 5 fit tolerance ranges and most frequently used fit tolerance range. Those wille be displayed in the pull-down menu for outer diameters in 3D Viewer.
Inner Diameter Set your preferred 5 fit tolerance ranges and most frequently used fit tolerance range. Those wille be displayed in the pull-down menu for inner diameters in 3D Viewer
Groove Outer Diameter Set the external tolerances for the grooves. Default setting will be applied for each upload and is visible in 3D Viewer.
Groove Inner Diameter Set the tolerances for the groove inner diameter. Default setting will be applied for each upload and is visible in 3D Viewer.
Slotted Holes/Keyways “Set your preferred 5 fit tolerance ranges and most frequently used fit tolerance range. Those wille be displayed in the pull-down menu for slotted holes and keyways in 3D Viewer. (Most frequently used setting is only available for keyways.)”
Internal Keyway Set the most frequently used fit tolerance range for internal keyways.
Sheet Metal Quotation Settings Sheet Metal Quotation Settings You can customize the initial setting for quoting materials and surface treatments used in sheet metal services. [Initial Quote Settings]:Set the materials and surface treatment for initial quotes.
Delete the original project You can select whether the original project should be deleted or not when you use the function to change the model.

Uploading 3D Data

Uploading by Dragging & Dropping

It is necessary to upload 3D data in order to receive a quote on the meviy platform.

You can upload 3D data either by dragging and dropping or by selecting the 3D data using the file selection dialog box.

Drop the file you want to upload in the drop area. When the file upload is complete, a new project will be created.

Uploading Using the File Dialog Box

  • Click “Or browse to upload” in the drop-down area and select the file or folder you wish to upload.
  • When the file upload is complete, a new project will be generated.

Caution

The maximum file size that can be uploaded to meviy at the same time is 10 MB.

Caution

When you upload a file using Internet Explorer, the file name displayed may contain a local directory path. You can use the following settings to prevent the directory path from being displayed.

Issue
A local directory path is displayed in the file name
Solution
1.In the browser settings, select “Internet options”
2.Select the “Security” tab and then “Custom level…”
3.Select “Disable”

Viewing the Project List Screen

The project list screen opens when you log in to the meviy platform. This section describes what you can do on the project list screen.

List view
 Function nameDetails
ActionMove to 3D viewer.
MaterialThe currently selected material will be displayed.
Surface treatmentThe currently selected surface treatment will be displayed.
QuantityThe quantity of uploaded projects will be displayed.
TotalAfter confirming quotation, the total quoted price will be displayed.
Unit priceThe unit price of the inquired part will be displayed.
Shipping daysAfter confirming quotation, the shipping days will be displayed.
Creation DateDisplays the date and time the project or folder was created.
Customer order numberThe customer order number will be displayed.
CAD fileThe file name of the uploaded CAD data is displayed.
Parts nameParts name is displayed
Update timeThe time when the project’s inquiry conditions were changed is displayed.
FilterYou can select which functions to display.

Toolbar Area

You can search for data in the project list by project name, part name or part number.

List of Toolbar Functions
Function Name What You Can Do
Search Box You can search for data in the project list by project name, part name or part number.

Drop Area

You can upload 3D data for parts that you want to receive a quote for on the meviy platform using drag and drop. → Uploading 3D Data

Product list

  • Click ”Product list” on the top right-hand corner of the project list screen to open the product list screen.
  • After issuing the part number in the 3D Viewer, you can check and order the products added to the product list.

Notes

See below for the quotation process using the product list

Folder

Creating New Folders

Click [Create New Folder] to create a folder. Folders can be categorized and managed by project application and person in charge. 

Caution

It is not possible to create sub-folders.

Downloading Parts List

You can download a list of the parts from the projects contained in a folder in CSV format.

Click [Download Parts List] to begin downloading the Bill of Materials (CSV format).

Caution

Only those parts in the folder for which part numbers have been issued will be downloaded.

Projects

3D data that you upload to the meviy platform will be displayed as a “Project.” Information such as the project name, part preview, and progress and results of quotes will be displayed for the project.
  • The price and shipping days will not be displayed in the project immediately after uploading.
  • For projects where the quote has been completed, the part number and final quote amount will be displayed.
  • For projects containing multiple parts, the parts for which quotes have been completed are shown as “x/y part number issued.”
  • The icon will be displayed for purchased projects. Click to view your order history.

Notes

  • Click on a project to open the 3D viewer screen where you can then check the details of completed quotes, reconfigure the settings for quotes and manipulate 3D models.

Status Summary

The status of parts in a folder will be displayed.
Group Conditions
All Number of items for group “Auto quotation”, “Manual quotation”, “Unable to quote” and before selecting processing method. *Projects with no processing method selected are not included in the number of items.
Auto quotation Number of items for status “Setting quotation conditions” and “Order preparation completed”.
Manual quotation Number of items for status “Confirmation required”, “Processing manual quote”, and “Manual quote completed”.
Unable to quote Number of items for status “Out of service” and “Manual quote failed”

Download Parts Information

You can download a“Simple 2D drawing”, “Parts List” or “Product List” for a specific part.

Sort projects

  • You can sort projects using the sorting function.
  • Click on for the item you want to sort. You can sort in ascending or descending order.

Filter Project

You can use the filter function to narrow down your project.
  1. Click to filter.
  2. Select the criteria from the pull-down menu and apply.

Organizing Projects

3D data uploaded to meviy is displayed in the project list screen as a “Project” where you can see part previews and project names and check the progress and results of quotes. This section describes how to organize projects in a way that makes them easy to access and use.

Notes

  • Click on the project name to display the 3D Viewer screen where you can check and modify detailed settings for quotations and manipulate 3D models of the parts.
  • [FA Mechanical Parts] allows you to share projects and parts for which a part number has been issued. This is useful for sharing information with purchasing departments, developers and other concerned parties. → Publish an Issued Part Number/Share a Project

Changing Project Names

Under the default settings, the file name of the uploaded 3D data is used as the project name. The project name can be changed to any name of your choice after uploading.

  1. Hover over [] next to the project for which you want to change the name and then click [Change Project Name].
  2. Enter the project name and click [OK].

Duplicate Project

Duplicate the selected project.
  1. Check the left checkbox of the project you want to duplicate.
  2. Click the “Duplicate” button at the top of the page.

Notes

  • Multiple projects can be duplicated simultaneously.
  • The duplicated project will inherit the quote conditions of the original project.

Deleting Projects

You can delete projects that are no longer needed.

  1. Hover over [] next to the project you want to delete and then click [Delete].
  2. Click [Delete].

Creating Folders

You can create custom folders on the list screen to organize and manage multiple projects.
  1. On the project list screen, click [Create New Folder].
  2. Enter a name for the folder and click [Create].

Changing Folder Names

You can rename folders that you have created.

  1. Hover over [] next to the folder you want to rename, and click [Change Folder Name].
  2. Enter a name for the folder and click [Change].

Deleting Folders

You can delete folders that you no longer need.

  1. Hover over [] next to the project you want to delete and then click [Delete].
  2. Click [OK].

Moving Projects to Folders

Save projects in folders that you have created.
  1. Hover over [] next to the project you wish to move to a specific folder and click [Move to Folder].
  2. Select the destination folder and click [Move].

Notes

You can also upload 3D data after selecting a folder to save the data to. You can delete 3D CAD data, delete CAD data and delete projects (destroy data) that you no longer need.

Move the folder to a different folder.

You can move the folder to different folder.
  1. Place the cursor on the folder to move.
  2. Click “” when it appears.
  3. Select the destination folder and click [Move].

Quotation Procedure

After logging in to meviy, follow the steps below to get quotes and place orders based on 3D data of sheet metal parts.

STEP1: Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings

If you are uploading a neutral format, configure the settings for the CAD software used for modeling.

On the meviy platform, the hole type is identified by referencing the hole diameter in the 3D CAD data against the hole information database. Configuring the settings for the CAD software used for the modeling improves the accuracy of the hole type identification.

  1. (1)Point the mouse to the user name in the upper right corner of the screen. The “User Menu” will appear.
  2. (2)Choose “User Settings”.
  3. (3)Choose “Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings”.
  4. (4)Select the hole type recognition method. → Details of each setting method
  5. (5)Set the CAD software used for modeling in the hole diameter condition of tap hole recognition.
  6. (6)Choose “Update”.

STEP2: Set the preferred processing method

You can set up to automatically select a processing method when 3D data is uploaded.
STEP2: Set the preferred processing method
  1. Open user settings, click “Processing Method Selection Settings”.
  2. Select the preferred processing method from the pull-down menu.

Tip

The automatically selected processing method can be changed later on the project list screen or the 3D Viewer screen.

STEP3: Upload the 3D CAD Data

  1. Upload the 3D CAD data. → Uploading 3D Data
  2. Press the [Sheet metal] button. If “Do not allow automatic selection” is selected in the user settings, the selection must be made by the user.
  3. Select [Next]. The 3D Viewer screen will be displayed from where you can then view the quote amount as calculated using the default specifications.

STEP4: Configure/Change Quote Specifications

Configure and change the quote specifications as required. Prices and delivery times will be recalculated according to the changed specifications.

  • Configure basic information for the quotation specifications such as changing the quantities in the quote, changing the materials or surface treatments, setting custom customer PO numbers and entering additional machining instructions. → Setting Basic Information
  • Confirm the information for the loaded 3D data and modify it if necessary.
  • You will not be able to use the automatic quotation function if the plate thickness is not uniform. In such a case, please rectify the situation using the auto-fix function. → Auto-Fixing of Plate Thicknesses of Bends

Tip

Useful keyboard shortcuts → Keyboard Operations

STEP5: Confirm the Quotation and Obtain a Part Number

After setting the quotation conditions, confirm the quotation and obtain the part number. → Finalizing Quotes (Obtaining Part Numbers) / Confirming

STEP6: Add to product list

After the part number is issued, select the shipping date and click the [Add to cart] button.

STEP7: Check product list, then order

Please select the parts you wish to order, click the “Proceed to order” button, and place your order on the MISUMI website.

Viewing the 3D Viewer Screen

Click a project on the project list screen to open the 3D viewer screen. You can check the following information on the 3D Viewer screen.

Click on tabs (2) through (5) to switch the display.

(1) 3D Viewer

(2) Parts list

All the parts contained in the project selected in the Project List will be displayed.

(3) Precaution

Lists error messages, warning messages, and messages from the meviy operator.

(4) Basic Information

You can change the material and surface treatment and set a customer order number.

(5) Tree View

The automatic quotation function will not be available if you have entered additional machining instructions. Select [Request Quote from meviy Support]. A representative will respond with a quote.

Tip

A message will be displayed if there is a risk of deformation during the fabrication process. You can check the corresponding area in the 3D Viewer.

(6) Detail other additional information in the comment field.

  • Additional requests or inquiries such as additional machining instructions that cannot be configured on meviy can be detailed.
  • Check here for how to use the comment field > “Manual Quotation Experience Record

Caution

If you require additional processing, automatic quote is not available. Select [Request manual quotation]. The person in charge will reply to you with a quote later.

(7) Part number issuing area

  • A list is displayed with prices, delivery dates and issued part numbers according to the desired quantity and basic information.
  • The button changes depending on the status, you can confirm the terms of the offer, request a manual quote or add the selected component to your shopping cart.

How to Use the 3D Viewer

(1) Toolbar

The names of each tool and what you can do with these tools are specified below.

Function Name What You Can Do
  • Reverse the Appearance
If the external appearance faces identified by meviy (faces colored in dark orange) are different from what you expected, you can invert the internal and external faces.
  • Add Dimensions
Add dimensions. → Adding Dimensions *It is not possible to add dimensions when the direction of measurement is at an angle.
  • Add Dimensions in Batch
Batch add coordinate dimensions. → Adding Dimensions*No dimensions will be added to faces which are at an oblique angle.
  • Delete settings
Remove added dimensions. → Adding/Removing Dimensions
  • Split Grouped Holes
You can split holes grouped during shape recognition. → Splitting Grouped Holes
Function Name What You Can Do
  • Part marking
Add engraving. → Set engraving
*This is only for the appearance.
  • Measurement
This function allows measurement of models uploaded.→Measuring 3D models
  • Change Font Size
You can change the font size → changing font size
  • Simple 2D Drawing
Download image files that capture each orthogonal direction of the 3D models and arrange them via 3rd angle projection.

(2) Cube

キューブ

Rotate the cube to change the orientation of the currently displayed parts.

Click [Isometric View] to return to the isometric view (default orientation).

(3) Display Settings

Display Settings

Move the mouse over the icon to display the display settings menu. Here you can change the 3D model display method and toggle between displaying or hiding text information in the 3D viewer.

(4) PMI

PMI is an abbreviation of Product Manufacturing Information and refers to textual information for dimensions and holes. The position of the PMI display can be moved by dragging.

Changing Hole Information

Hole types can be changed according to the hole diameter.

Caution

Hole type identification may vary depending on your CAD package. Be sure to check the hole type in the 3D Viewer or tree view.

Tip

You can increase the accuracy of hole identification by configuring [Tapped Hole Identification Settings] in [User Settings]. → Quotation Procedure

Double-Click the Hole to Modify

Double-click the hole you want to modify in the 3D Viewer or tree view.

3D Viewer

穴情報を変更する​

Tree view

Tree view

Tip

Hole type changes are applied to a whole group, so if you would like to specify a different hole type for each hole in the group, you first need to Splitting Grouped Holes.

Selecting and Updating Hole Types

Hole Type

In the displayed Hole Type dialog box, select the hole type and click [Update].

Setting Basic Information

On the [Basic Information] tab, you can change the quantities in the quote, change the materials or surface treatments, set custom customer PO numbers and enter additional machining instructions. Prices and delivery times will be recalculated according to the changed specifications.

Selecting Materials and Surface Treatments

 Select the desired materials and surface treatments in the [Material] and [Surface Treatment] options. 

Setting Customer PO Numbers (Optional)

  • You can set your own internal control numbers (customer PO numbers). To facilitate the confirmation of item deliveries, both the part number and the specified customer PO number will be printed on the product label when shipping fabricated FA Mechanical Parts.

Tip

  • The customer PO number can include up to 54 half-width characters (uppercase or Japanese) and spaces, numerals and symbols (#$%&‘()*+,-./:;=?@_,~). If the parent part number entry field is displayed, you must enter this number (up to 20 characters).
  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer.

Entering Additional Instructions (Optional)

Entering Additional Instructions

You can enter comments if you have additional instructions you would like to specify.

1. Select [Input].

The [Add Machining Instructions] dialog box will appear.

comment

2. Enter a comment and select [OK].

Caution

If you enter additional instructions, an automatic quote is not possible. Click on the button [Request manual quotation]. Our meviy support will contact you.

Specifying Quantities

You can select a quantity from 1 to 5 under “Quantity”. If you want to order more than 6 pieces, please select “6 or more (input number) ” and then enter the number of pieces you want.

Caution

  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer..

Check price and delivery date by quantity

You can check the price and delivery date for each quantity in the “Price list by quantity”.

Changing Font Sizes

You can change the font size of the PMI display.

1. Click . The Change Viewer Font Size dialog box will be displayed.
2. Change the size and click [OK]. You can specify any font size between 1 and 200 pt.

Adding/Removing Dimensions

Adding Dimensions

You can add dimensions and dimension lines to areas where dimensions are not displayed.

  1. Click and then click 2 points (center of a hole or a face) to which you want to add dimensions.
  2. Click where you want the dimensions to be displayed. Finalize the position where the dimensions will be displayed.

Tip

By selecting and clicking [OK] in the displayed dialog box, you will be able to batch add dimension lines to areas for which the dimensions were not initially displayed.

Caution

  • It is not possible to add dimensions when the direction of measurement is at an angle, or dimensions for faces which are at an angle.
  • See Allowable Dimensional Tolerances for the range of guaranteed dimensions.

Deleting Dimensions

You can delete dimensions that you added accidentally or that you no longer require.

Click and then click the dimension you want to delete.

Notes

  • Initial display items such as external dimensions and hole information cannot be deleted.
  • Select [Delete all settings] in the [Delete settings] dialog box to delete all settings except that which is part of the initial display.

Splitting Grouped Holes

  • In meviy, holes on the same surface that have the same diameter and type are treated as a group. 
  • Hole type changes are applied to a whole group, so if you would like to specify a different hole type for each hole in the group, please split the grouped holes.
  1. Click and select the grouped holes.
  2. Select the holes you want to split from the group. The selected holes will be highlighted in blue. You can select multiple holes to split from the group.
  3. Click [Split].
  • The selected holes will be separated from the group.
  • After splitting, you will be able to change the hole type for each hole.

Caution

Separated holes cannot be re-grouped.

Set engraving

How to set up an engraving

Select icon

STEP1 Select icon

  • Select the Icon from the icons above.
  • You can also use the shortcut key (E).
Engraving area selection

STEP2 Engraving area selection

  • Select the surface on which you want to set the engraving.
  • When you hover the mouse pointer over a selectable surface, the surface is highlighted.

STEP3 Engraving specification setting

  • Enter the text you wish to engrave.
  • The position the text size and the angle of the engraving can be moved. Click on “Update” after you have entered the text.”

Caution

Characters that can be entered in the dialog are single-byte alphanumeric characters and some symbols (+-. #$%&()=*:? /_~).
Completion of engraving

STEP4 Completion of engraving

You can see the specified engraving on the 3D viewer model and in the tree view.

How to set up part number engraving

STEP1 Click the “Add Part Number” button

Click the “Add Part Number” button displayed in the dialog.

STEP2 Displaying the temporary part number

  • After clicking the “Add Part Number” button, a temporary part number will be displayed in the engraving text box and on the model in the 3Dviewer.
  • The temporary part number will be displayed as “MVSHM-XXXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX”.
  • The “X” characters will automatically update with the complete part number after the quotation conditions are confirmed.

STEP3 Finalize and display complete part number

When you click “Confirm the quotation conditions”, the temporary part number “MVSHM-XXXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX” will automatically update to display the complete part number.

How to delete

STEP1 Select icon

  • Select the icon from the icons above.
  • You can also use the shortcut key (D).

STEP2 Select engraving

  • The message “Click on Delete settings” is displayed. Then select the engraving you wish to delete. When you hover over it, the corresponding engraving glows blue.
  • It will be deleted by clicking.

Caution

Please note that clicking the “Delete all settings” button will delete all settings you have defined.

STEP3 Finish deleting

Deletion finished.

STEP4 End of settings deletion

Press the Esc key or the X button to exit Delete settings.

Measuring 3D models

This function allows measurement of models uploaded.

Screen introduction of measurement functions

This section introduces the various windows that appear after the measurement function is executed.

The function can measure three types of values: distance, R-value, and angle.
  1. Click the icon
  2. The following procedures are available depending on the items to measure.
  • – To measure the distance
  • →If you select the two points (highlighted in yellow-green) you wish to measure, XYZ will be displayed in a window respectively.
  • -If you want to measure R value
  • →If you hover the mouse over the elements to measure (edges and faces of the model), the R-value will be displayed in the window when the element selected that is highlighted in light blue.
  • – To measure angles
  • →If you hover the mouse over the elements to measure (edges and faces of the model),
  • select the two elements that are highlighted in light blue and the angles will be displayed in the window.
Item name Details
Measurement icon Activate the measurement function
Measurement mode switching window Switch between the maximum and minimum distance
Measurement window by element The window displaying information about the measured element
Selected Objects Using to select the center point or central axis of a hole
Measurement component line Displaying the measurement target by measurement mode, and the XYZ component is also displayed as a line segment at the same time.

Measurement icon

  • An icon used to measure various elements of the model
  • Shortcut key is activated by “Shift+M”.

Measurement mode switching window

Function to switch between longest and shortest distance measurements for selected elements

Longest distance Shortest distance

Measurement window by element

Window displaying information about the object to be measured and the numerical values of the decomposed XYZ components

Distance measurement R-value angle

Selected Objects

Various elements are displayed that can select the element need to measure

Tip

Sphere object Center point of the R edge
Cylindrical object Central axis of a curved surface

Measurement component line

Displays the XYZ components that configure the measured distance in mm

Tip

Black line Measurement result
Red line X direction component
Green line Y-direction component
Blue line Z direction component

Confirm(issue part number)/check/change the quotation

Check the price and delivery time, and if there are no issues, finalize the quote, obtain the part number, and check the quote.

Finalizing Quotes and Obtaining Part Numbers

1. Click "Confirm the quotation conditions" to check price and shipping days.
2. Part number will be issued to the quoted part.

Caution

  • If a 3D file you have uploaded contains multiple parts, please issue part numbers for each part that you want to order.

Confirming Quotes

1. Return to the project list and add the parts you want to your product list to check the quotation results.
2.Open product list and check the quotation results.

Change the quotation

1. Change the inquiry conditions.
2. Click "Confirm the quotation conditions".

Auto-Fixing of Plate Thicknesses of Bends

Models of sheet metal parts should be designed with a uniform plate thickness. If the inner radius (R) and outer radius (R) of the bends are unbalanced and the plate thickness is not uniform, you will not be able to use the automatic quote function. In this case, you can rectify the issue using the auto-fix function.

Fixing Uniformity Issues from Message Displayed When Opening 3D Viewer Screen

The Model Modification Guide box will display if you open a project in the 3D Viewer containing data for which the plate thickness is not uniform.

  • 1. Select [Modify Model].
  • The automatically generated project name is the same as that of the original project.

Notes

The fixed model is created as a new project, meaning that you can still access the original project if required.

2. Open the auto-fixed project.

Check that the parts information and non-standard plate thickness have been fixed.

3. Restart the quote process.

Proceed from quote specification settings.

  • User settings can be set to select if the original project is deleted or not.
  • “Delete the original project” → “Sheet metal model modification function – “Rfixed” projects”
  • For more information, please click here.

Keyboard Operations

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while using the 3D Viewer (default settings):

Tip

You can change the shortcuts to better suit the 3D software you are using in [Mouse Navigation Settings] under [User Settings]. → User Settings
Functions and Operations Keyboard Input
Add dimensions W
Add Dimensions in Batch [Shift] + W
Delete settings D
Split Grouped Holes S
Engraving E
Measurement M
Increase font size [Alt] + ↑
Reduce font size [Alt] + ↓
Functions and Operations Keyboard Input
Simple 2D Drawing [Shift] + C
Fit to screen [Ctrl] + F
Isometric view [Ctrl] + I
Zoom-in on part [Ctrl] + ↑
Zoom-out from part [Ctrl] + ↓

Information about manual quotation

  • Even if an automatic quotation is not available on meviy, you can get a quotation using Manual quotation.
  • Please check the following and then feel free to make a request.

What is Manual quotation?​

  • This is a process whereby a manual quotation will be reviewed and issued through meviy support when an automatic quotation is not available on meviy.
  • You can request a manual quote for the following: higher quantitiesinstructions in the comment field Holes which are marked as “Others”.
  • Usually you will receive an answer within 1-2 working days.
  • * More days may be required in the event that the materials are difficult to procure.

How to Request a Quotation

  • The “Request manual quotation” button will display when the manual quotation is available.
  • Please click it to make a request.
Comment Field (Additional Instructions)
Click [Input] and fill in the displayed input field, then click [OK].

Comment Field (Additional Instructions)

  • Machining instructions for sheet metal parts are supported.
  • Click [Input] and fill in the displayed input field, then click [OK].

Caution

  • Machining instructions for machined plates will not be accepted.
  • Enter hole instructions in the next item, “Other Holes.”

Canceling a Manual Quotation

  • The quotation request can be cancelled until meviy support has responded.
  • If the conditions have changed or the quotation is no longer needed, click “Cancel manual quotation” to cancel the request.
  • To request a new quotation after cancellation, click “Request manual quotation” again.

Quotation Succeeded

  • In addition to receiving an email from meviy support, the amount, days to ship, and part number will be displayed on the 3D viewer.
  • Also, “Message from meviy support” will be displayed if conditions are included in the quotation. Click “Confirm” to review the details.

Quotation Failed

  • If the quotation is declined by meviy support, a message will be added in Precaution and a detailed email will be sent to your registered email address. Please check the details.
  • Click “Set Quotation Conditions again” to return to where you were prior to requesting a manual quotation, where settings can be changed and a manual quotation can be requested again.

Manual Quotation Unavailable

  • A manual quotation cannot be requested if there is no “Request manual quotation” button.
  • Shape recognition may have failed. Please check the model shape and other relevant details.
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via mail
  • meviy-eu@misumi-europe.com.

Manual Quotation Experience Record

  • The following is a record of manual quotations have experience handling, and also elements that are not supported.
  • Production feasibility is determined on a case-by-case basis, even for parts that include elements that we have experience handling. The request will be declined if it is not possible to fulfill it.

Sheet Metal Parts

  • Please set elements we have experience with either on meviy, or fill in the details in the Comment Field (Additional Instructions).
  • Requests requiring 2D drawings are not supported.
Have experience with Unsupported elements
Quantity Large-quantity order
Shipping days Specified shipping days
Size Expanded dimensions of 2,000 mm in length.
Tolerance and precision Tolerance range of 0.2 or above Tolerance range of 0.2 or above
Geometric tolerance specifications
Surface roughness specifications
Gloss specifications
Material type and surface treatment Partial surface treatment specifications Material type and surface treatments not selectable for automatic quotation
Basecoat specifications
Heat treatment and hardness Heat treatment
Hardness specifications
Holes Tap sizes not covered by automatic quotation Countersunk hole sizes not covered by automatic quotation
Non-through hole
Countersunk Holes
Machining method Degreasing
Light chamfering specifications around entire circumference
Parts Changes to mirror geometry
Specified shape different from 3D model
Certification documents Mill test certificate (similar lots)
SDS RoHS certificates
Inspection sheets

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are manual quotations more expensive?
A. Except for large-quantity orders, manual quotations tend to be more expensive than automatic quotations.
Q. Why are the conditions differ from previous quotations?
A. The quotation conditions vary as quotations are made manually on a case-by-case basis.
Q. Are discounts available?
A. No, they are not supported.
Q. Can quotations be given for Economy Shipping, Expedited Shipping and Express Shipping part numbers?
A. No, they are not supported. Only automatic quotation part numbers are supported.
Q. Can quotations be given for several quantities?
A. Please enter the quantities in the comments field and we will respond according to those quantities. We can respond regarding a maximum of seven different quantities.
Q. What should I do if I want a quicker response?
  • A. Please enter details such as “Please respond by xx” in the comments field and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
  • However, this may not be possible to accommodate, depending on the situation at the factory that checks your request. Thank you very much for your understanding.

Quotation Procedure

After logging in to meviy, follow the steps below to get quotes and place orders based on 3D data of machined plates.

Step 1: Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings

If you are uploading a neutral format, configure the settings for the CAD software used for modeling. On the meviy platform, the hole type is identified by referencing the hole diameter in the 3D CAD data against the hole information database. Configuring the settings for the CAD software used for the modeling improves the accuracy of the hole type identification.

  1. (1)Point the mouse to the user name in the upper right corner of the screen. The “User Menu” will appear.
  2. (2)Choose “User Settings”.
  3. (3)Choose “Automatic Hole Type Recognition Settings”.
  4. (4)Select the hole type recognition method. → Details of each setting method
  5. (5)Set the CAD software used for modeling in the hole diameter condition of tap hole recognition.
  6. (6)Choose “Update”.

Step 2: Set the preferred processing method

You can set up to automatically select a processing method when 3D data is uploaded.
STEP2: Set the preferred processing method
  1. Open user settings, click “Processing Method Selection Settings”.
  2. Select the preferred processing method from the pull-down menu.

Tip

The automatically selected processing method can be changed later on the project list screen or the 3D Viewer screen.

Step 3: Upload the 3D CAD Data

  1. Upload the 3D CAD data. → Uploading 3D Data
  2. Press the [Machined plate] button. If “Do not allow automatic selection” is selected in the user settings, the selection must be made by the user.
  3. Select [Next]. The 3D Viewer screen will be displayed from where you can then view the quote amount as calculated using the default specifications.

Step 4: Configure/Change Quote Specifications

Configure and change the quote specifications as required. Prices and delivery times will be recalculated according to the changed specifications.

Tip

Useful keyboard shortcuts → Keyboard Operations

Step 5: Finalize Quotes (Obtaining Part Numbers) / Confirm

After you set the quotation conditions, confirm the quotation conditions, issue the part number and check the quote if there are no issues. → Finalizing Quotes (Obtain Part Number) / Checking

Step 6: Add to product list

STEP6: Add to product list
After issuing the part number, select the shipping date and click the [Add to Cart] button.

Step 7: Check product list, then order

  • Please select the parts you wish to order, click the “Proceed to order” button, and place your order on the MISUMI website.

Viewing the 3D Viewer Screen

Click a project on the project list screen to open the 3D viewer screen. You can check the following information on the 3D Viewer screen.

Click on tabs (2) through (5) to switch the display.

(1) 3D Viewer

(2) Parts Lists

All the parts contained in the project selected in the Project List will be displayed .

(3) Precaution

Lists error messages, warning messages, and messages from the meviy operator.

(4) Basic Information

You can change the material and surface treatment and set a customer order number.

(5) Tree View

When in tree view, you can check the dimensions of the entire part and the hole information for each of the 6 faces.

You can also change the hole type. Double-click the hole you want to change and the [Hole Information Instructions] dialog box will be displayed.

Tip

  • The precision of straight holes can be modified by changing the hole diameter tolerance type.
  • If a hole could be both a tapped and a straight hole, it will be identified as a tapped hole. Be sure to check the hole type in the 3D Viewer or tree view.
  • A message will be displayed if the part contains a thin area that may break or become distorted during the fabrication process. You can check the corresponding area in the 3D Viewer. → Confirming Approvals

(6) Detail other additional information in the comment field.

  • Additional requests or inquiries such as additional machining instructions that cannot be configured on meviy can be detailed.
  • Check here for how to use the comment field > “Manual Quotation Experience Record

Caution

If you require additional processing, automatic quote is not available. Select [Request a Manual Quote]. The person in charge will reply to you with a quote later.

(7) Part number issuing area

  • You can see a list of the quantity, the price, the delivery date, and the Part Number according to the Basic Information.
  • The button changes according to the status, and you can confirm the quotation conditions, request a manual quote, and also add the quote you choose to the cart.

How to Use the 3D Viewer

(1) Toolbar

The names of each tool and what you can do with these tools are specified below.

Function Name What You Can Do
  • Designate Design Origin
Move the design’s origin point. → Change a Design’s Origin
  • Add Dimensions
Add dimensions and dimensional tolerances. → Add/Remove Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances
  • Split Grouped Holes
Batch add coordinate dimensions based on the origin point. → Add/Remove Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances*This function is not available when a precision hole is set as the origin.
  • Delete settings
Remove added dimensions. → Add/Remove Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances
  • Hide dimensions
Hides dimensional tolerances guaranteed by “Default General Tolerance Standards for Machined Dimensions.”
  • Split Grouped Holes
You can split holes grouped during shape recognition. → Splitting Grouped Holes
  • Surface Roughness
You can set the surface roughness, grinding, and buffing. → Set surface roughness
Function Name What You Can Do
  • datum
Datum can be set.→ Set datum / geometric tolerances
  • geometric tolerances
Geometric tolerances can be set. → Set datum / geometric tolerances
  • Part marking
Add engraving. → Set engraving
  • Measurement
This function allows measurement of models uploaded.→Measuring 3D models
  • Change font size
You can change the font size of the PMI display. → Changing Font Sizes
  • Simple 2D Drawing
Download image files that capture each orthogonal direction of the 3D models and arrange them via 3rd angle projection.

(2) Cube

キューブ

Rotate the cube to change the orientation of the currently displayed parts.

Click [Isometric View] to return to the isometric view (default orientation).

(3) Menu

Hovering the mouse over the “Menu” button brings up a menu that allows you to toggle the display of the 3D model and show/hide text information in the 3D viewer.

(4) PMI

PMI is an abbreviation of Product Manufacturing Information and refers to textual information for dimensions and holes. The position of the PMI display can be moved by dragging.

Setting Basic Information

On the [Basic Information] tab, you can change the quantities in the quote, change the materials or surface treatments, set custom customer PO numbers and enter additional machining instructions. Prices and delivery times will be recalculated according to the changed specifications.

Selecting Materials and Surface Treatments

Select the desired materials and surface treatments in the [Material] and [Surface Treatment] options.

Setting Customer PO Numbers (Optional)

  • You can set your own internal control numbers (customer PO numbers).
  • To facilitate the confirmation of item deliveries, both the part number and the specified customer PO number will be printed on the product label when shipping fabricated FA Mechanical Parts.

Tip

  • The customer PO number can include up to 54 half-width characters (uppercase or Japanese) and spaces, numerals and symbols (#$%&‘()*+,-./:;=?@_,~).If the parent part number entry field is displayed, you must enter this number (up to 20 characters).
  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer.

Entering Additional Instructions (Optional)

Entering Additional Instructions

You can enter comments if you have additional instructions you would like to specify.

1. Select [Input].

The [Add Machining Instructions] dialog box will appear.

comment

 2. Enter a comment and select [OK].

Caution

If you enter additional instructions, an automatic quote is not possible. Click on the button [Request manual quotation]. Our meviy support will contact you.

Specifying Quantities

You can select a quantity from 1 to 5 under “Quantity”. If you want to order more than 6 pieces, please select “6 or more (input number)” and then enter the number of pieces you want.

Caution

  • The maximum quantity that can be automatically quoted is 30. If you have selected more than 30, select [Request manual quotation]. A representative will respond with a quote.
  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer.

Check price and delivery date by quantity

You can check the price and delivery date for each quantity in the “Price list by quantity”.

Changing Hole Information

Hole types can be changed according to the hole diameter.

Caution

Be sure to check the hole type in the 3D Viewer or tree view.
  • Precision holes will not be identified. Make sure you configure the settings appropriately.
  • Hole type identification may vary depending on your CAD package.
  • If a hole could be both a tapped and a straight hole, it will be identified as a tapped hole.

Tip

You can increase the accuracy of hole identification by configuring [Tapped Hole Identification Settings] in [User Settings]. → Quotation Procedure

Selecting Holes to Modify

Double-click the hole you want to modify in the 3D Viewer or tree view.

3D Viewer

3D Viewer

Tree view

Tree view

Tip

Hole type changes are applied to a whole group, so if you would like to specify a different hole type for each hole in the group, you first need to Splitting Group Holes.

Selecting and Updating Hole Types

In the displayed [Hole information indication] dialog box, select the hole type and click [Update].

Tip

The precision of straight holes can be modified by changing the hole diameter tolerance type.

Adding/Deleting Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

Adding Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

You can add dimensions and dimensional tolerances. You can also add dimensional tolerances to the initial display.

  1. Click and then click 2 points (center of a hole, center of the arc of a slotted hole, a face, or side) to which you want to add dimensions.
  2. Click where you want the dimensions to be displayed.
  • Finalize the position where the dimensions will be displayed.
  • The [Add Dimension] dialog box will be displayed.

Tip

By selectingand clicking [OK] in the displayed dialog box, you will be able to batch add coordinate dimensions based on the origin point. However, this function is not available when a precision hole is set as the origin.
3. Select a dimensional tolerance from the drop-down menu.
If the desired tolerance is not listed, specify the tolerance using [Free Input].

Deleting Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

You can delete dimensions and tolerances that you no longer require by using the 3D viewer tool “Delete settings”.
Click and then click the dimensions you want to delete.

Notes

  • Initial display information such as the external dimensions and hole information cannot be deleted.
  • Select [Delete all settings] in the [Delete settings] dialog box to delete all settings except that which is part of the initial display.

Set surface roughness

Surface roughness can be set.

Add surface roughness

Select from the icons at the top. You can also use the shortcut key (R) to select it.
1.Select Delete dimension from the icons at the top. You can also use the shortcut key (R) to select it.
Select the surface for which you want to set the roughness. The target part will be highlighted.
2.Select the surface for which you want to set the roughness. The target part will be highlighted.

Caution

Surfaces that are not selectable are indicated by the icon as below when the mouse is hovered.
It can not be selected It can not be selected
Select the area where the surface roughness is to be specified and click "OK.
3.Select the area where the surface roughness is to be specified and click "OK. To set the same surface roughness on multiple surfaces, select the surfaces to be specified consecutively and click "OK".
Follow the dialog, select a value and click "Update".
4.Follow the dialog, select a value and click "Update".

*In the future, you will be able to set options related to the removal process and surface roughness.

The added surface roughness can be viewed on the 3D model and tree view.
5.The added surface roughness can be viewed on the 3D model and tree view.

Delete surface roughness

1.Select Delete dimension from the icons at the top. You can also use the shortcut key (D) to select it.
2.The message "Click on delete settings" is displayed. Then select the surface roughness that you want to delete. When you hover a cursor on it, the corresponding surface roughness will glow blue. It would be deleted after you click it.

Caution

Please note that clicking the “Delete all settings” button will delete all settings you have defined.
3.Delete process was completed. Press Esc key or click × button to exit from the Delete settings.

Set datum and geometric tolerances

Datum and geometric tolerances can be set.

How to set datum

STEP1

Select from the icons at the top.

STEP2

Select the surface for which needs to be set the datum. The target area will be highlighted.

Caution

  • In the following cases, the datum cannot be set and the button cannot be clicked.
  • – The parts have a pocket(s) (excluding C-chamfer and fillet surfaces)
  • – Any of the external dimensions is less than 10 mm
  • – Any of the external dimensions is more than 300 mm
  • Datum settings are not available for shapes, such as those containing pocket shapes within the part.
  • If the surface is not selectable, the “Not Selectable” icon will be displayed when the mouse hovers over it.

STEP3

Select the datum symbol and click "Update".

Tip

  • Click the “Geometric Tolerance Settings” button to proceed to the settings.
  • *The settings up to this step will be temporarily saved.
  • Reference>>>How to set geometric tolerance STEP2

Caution

  • – The following five letters of the alphabet are not displayed.
  • I: To be mistaken for the number 1
  • O: To be mistaken for the number 0
  • Q: To be mistaken for the number 9
  • V: To be mistaken for the letter U
  • T: To be mistaken for the geometric tolerance ⊥ (squareness)
  • N: To be mistaken for the number 2 or the letter Z when it is placed vertically
  • Z: To be mistaken for the number 2 or the letter N when it is placed vertically

STEP4

Once a datum symbol is set, the datum symbol can be seen on the screen and in the tree view.

How to set geometric tolerances

STEP1

Select from the icons at the top. It can also use the shortcut key (G) to select it.

STEP2

Select the surface which needs to be set the geometric tolerances. The target area will be highlighted.

Caution

  • If the surface is not selectable, the “Not Selectable” icon will be displayed when the mouse hovers over it.

STEP3

Select a geometric tolerance symbol. The symbol can be chosen from Parallelism, Flatness, or Squareness. When it has completed the selection, click the "Update" button.

Tip

  • Even if the datum settings have not been completed, you can specify another datum by clicking the “Datum Settings” button at the bottom left.
  • *The settings up to this step will be temporarily saved.

Tolerance values that can be entered are as follows.

geometric tolerance Icon Tolerance range
Parallelism 0.02~0.99
Flatness 0.02~0.99
Squareness 0.02~0.99
*Clicking the trash can symbol will delete the entered geometric tolerance setting.

Caution

  • A datum is required to specify parallelism and squareness. Please identify them after setting the datum.
  • The same geometric tolerance cannot be duplicated on the same surface.

STEP4

If you need symbols for geometric tolerances and tolerance values, click the "Update" button after completing the selection of datum.

Tip

  • If you press the “Select next surface” button without pressing Update, you can set a new geometric tolerance on another surface.
  • *The settings up to this step will be temporarily saved.

STEP5

After updating the geometric tolerance settings, you can see the geometric tolerance symbol on the screen and tree view.

How to delete datum / geometric tolerances

STEP1

Select from the icons at the top.

STEP2

The message "Click on delete settings" is displayed. Select the geometric tolerance/datum which you want to delete. the corresponding geometric tolerance/datum will glow blue. It will be deleted when you click it.

Caution

Please note that clicking the “Delete all settings” button will delete all settings you have defined.

STEP3

Deletion is complete.
Press the Esc key or the × button to finish deleting the datum/geometric tolerance dimension.

Set engraving

How to set up an engraving

STEP1 Select icon

  • Select the Icon from the icons above.
  • You can also use the shortcut key (E).

STEP2 Engraving area selection

  • Select the surface on which you want to set the engraving.
  • When you hover the mouse pointer over a selectable surface, the surface is highlighted.

STEP3 Engraving specification setting

  • Enter the text you wish to engrave.
  • To specify part number engraving, click “Add Part Number”. A temporary part number (MVBLK-XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX) will be issued and displayed in the 3D Viewer.
  • The position the text size and the angle of the engraving can be moved. Click on “Update” after you have entered the text.”

Caution

Characters that can be entered in the dialog are single-byte alphanumeric characters and some symbols (+-. #$%&()=*:? /_~).
The complete part number will be displayed after you click “Confirm the quotation conditions”.

STEP4 Completion of engraving

You can see the specified engraving on the 3D viewer model and in the tree view.

How to delete

STEP1 Select icon

  • Select the icon from the icons above.
  • You can also use the shortcut key (D).

STEP2 Select engraving

  • The message “Click on Delete settings” is displayed. Then select the engraving you wish to delete. the corresponding engraving glows blue.
  • It will be deleted by clicking.

Caution

Please note that clicking the “Delete all settings” button will delete all settings you have defined.

STEP3 Finish deleting

Deletion finished.

STEP4 End of settings deletion

Press the Esc key or the X button to exit Delete settings.

Splitting Group Holes

In meviy, holes that exist on the same surface and have the same diameter and depth are treated as a group.

Hole type is determined per group, so if you would like to specify a different hole type for each hole in the group, you need to split the group.

  1. Click and select the grouped holes.
  2. Select the holes you want to split from the group. The selected holes will be highlighted in blue. You can select multiple holes to split from the group.
  3. Click [Split].
  • The selected holes will be separated from the group.
  • After splitting, you can change the hole types and hole diameter tolerances of each hole.

Caution

Separated holes cannot be re-grouped.

Changing Font Sizes

You can change the font size of the PMI display.
  1. Click . The Change Viewer Font Size dialog box will be displayed.
  2. Change the size and click [OK]. You can specify any font size between 1 and 200.

Change a Design's Origin

  • If not specified, the origin (the icon on the model) will be used as the machining reference and the general tolerances will be guaranteed.
  • On the meviy platform, the origin is the point of intersection between the TOP-FRONT-LEFT. You can change the origin to the vertex of the outer dimensions and the center of a precision hole.
  1. Click . Areas to which the origin point can be moved will be highlighted in light blue.
  2. Select the location to which you want to move the origin point.
  • The place to where you move the origin point will be used as the machining reference and the general tolerances will be guaranteed.
  • If you move the origin point to a precision hole, the initial origin point will be used as the machining reference, except where it is on a face that is adjacent to the new origin position.

Measuring 3D models

This function allows measurement of models uploaded.

Screen introduction of measurement functions

This section introduces the various windows that appear after the measurement function is executed.

The function can measure three types of values: distance, R-value, and angle.
  1. Click the icon
  2. The following procedures are available depending on the items to measure.
  • – To measure the distance
  • →If you select the two points (highlighted in yellow-green) you wish to measure, XYZ will be displayed in a window respectively.
  • -If you want to measure R value
  • →If you hover the mouse over the elements to measure (edges and faces of the model), the R-value will be displayed in the window when the element selected that is highlighted in light blue.
  • – To measure angles
  • →If you hover the mouse over the elements to measure (edges and faces of the model),
  • select the two elements that are highlighted in light blue and the angles will be displayed in the window.
Item name Details
Measurement icon Activate the measurement function
Measurement mode switching window Switch between the maximum and minimum distance
Measurement window by element The window displaying information about the measured element
Selected Objects Using to select the center point or central axis of a hole
Measurement component line Displaying the measurement target by measurement mode, and the XYZ component is also displayed as a line segment at the same time.

Measurement icon

  • An icon used to measure various elements of the model
  • Shortcut key is activated by “Shift+M”.

Measurement mode switching window

Function to switch between longest and shortest distance measurements for selected elements

Longest distance Shortest distance

Measurement window by element

Window displaying information about the object to be measured and the numerical values of the decomposed XYZ components

Distance measurement R-value angle

Selected Objects

Various elements are displayed that can select the element need to measure

Tip

Sphere object Center point of the R edge
Cylindrical object Central axis of a curved surface

Measurement component line

Displays the XYZ components that configure the measured distance in mm

Tip

Black line Measurement result
Red line X direction component
Green line Y-direction component
Blue line Z direction component

Confirming Approvals

If there is a possibility that the machined plate may break or become distorted, a message will be displayed in the precaution.You can view and check the affected location where the break or distortion is expected to occur using the 3D Viewer. If you select [Accept] on the approval message, you will be able to use the automatic quotation function. However, if you select [Decline], the automatic quotation function will not be available.

Confirming Approvals

Confirming Approvals

When you click a message in the precaution, the affected area will be highlighted in the 3D Viewer.

Hover over the message to see the details.

Selecting [Accept] or [Decline] on Approval Messages

Selecting [Accept] or [Decline] on Approval Messages
1. Click the message in the precaution.

The Approval Message dialog box will then be launched.

2.Select [Accept] or [Decline].
  • You can also process all approval messages in one go.
  • If you select [Accept] for all approval messages, you will be able to use the [Finalize Quote] button.

Tip

If you decline an approval message, you will still be able to request a quote from meviy support.

Confirm(issue part number)/check/change the quotation

Check the price and delivery time, and if there are no issues, finalize the quote, obtain the part number, and check the quote.

Finalizing Quotes and Obtaining Part Numbers

1. Click "Confirm the quotation conditions" to check price and shipping days.
2. Part number will be issued to the quoted part.

Caution

  • If a 3D file you have uploaded contains multiple parts, please issue part numbers for each part that you want to order.

Checking Quotes​

1. Return to the project list and add the parts you want to your product list to check the quotation results.
2.Open product list and check the quotation results.

Change the quotation

1. Change the inquiry conditions.
2. Click "Confirm the quotation conditions".

Keyboard Operations

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while using the 3D Viewer (default settings):

Tip

You can change the shortcuts to better suit the 3D software you are using in [Mouse Navigation Settings] under [User Settings]. → User Settings
Functions and Operations Keyboard Input
Measurement M
Increase font size [Alt] + ↑
Reduce font size [Alt] + ↓
Simple 2D Drawing [Shift] + C
Fit to screen [Ctrl] + F
Isometric view [Ctrl] + I
Zoom-in on part [Ctrl] + ↑
Zoom-out from part [Ctrl] + ↓

Information about manual quotation

  • Even if an automatic quotation is not available on meviy, you can get a quotation using Manual quotation.
  • Please check the following and then feel free to make a request.

What is Manual quotation?

  • This is a process whereby a manual quotation will be reviewed and issued through meviy support when an automatic quotation is not available on meviy.
  • You can request a manual quote for the following: higher quantitiesinstructions in the comment field Holes which are marked as “Others”.
  • Usually you will receive an answer within 1-2 working days.
  • * More days may be required in the event that the materials are difficult to procure.

How to Request a Quotation

  • The “Request manual quotation” button will display when the manual quotation is available.
  • Please click it to make a request.
Comment Field (Additional Instructions)
Click [Input] and fill in the displayed input field, then click [OK].

Comment Field (Additional Instructions)

  • Machining instructions for sheet metal parts are supported.
  • Click [Input] and fill in the displayed input field, then click [OK].

Caution

  • Machining instructions for machined plates will not be accepted.
  • Enter hole instructions in the next item, “Other Holes.”
Enter Hole Information for "Other" Holes

Enter Hole Information for "Other" Holes

  • Holes for which [icon] is selected in Hole information instructions for machined plates are recognized as “Other Holes.”
  • Text can be entered in the free-entry field for other holes.
  • Fill in hole information (Hole type, Hole diameter, effective depth, etc.) within 30 characters or less, then click [Update].

Caution

If the hole information provided is insufficient, the quotation will be declined to prevent discrepancies between the quotation conditions.

Canceling a Manual Quotation

  • The quotation request can be cancelled until meviy support has responded.
  • If the conditions have changed or the quotation is no longer needed, click “Cancel manual quotation” to cancel the request.
  • To request a new quotation after cancellation, click “Request manual quotation” again.

Quotation Succeeded

  • In addition to receiving an email from meviy support, the amount, days to ship, and part number will be displayed on the 3D viewer.
  • Also, “Message from meviy support” will be displayed if conditions are included in the quotation. Click “Confirm” to review the details.

Quotation Failed

  • If the quotation is declined by meviy support, a message will be added in Precaution and a detailed email will be sent to your registered email address. Please check the details.
  • Click “Set Quotation Conditions again” to return to where you were prior to requesting a manual quotation, where settings can be changed and a manual quotation can be requested again.

Manual Quotation Unavailable

  • A manual quotation cannot be requested if there is no “Request manual quotation” button.
  • Shape recognition may have failed. Please check the model shape and other relevant details.
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via mail
  • meviy-usa@misumiusa.com

Manual Quotation Experience Record

  • The following is a record of manual quotations have experience handling, and also elements that are not supported.
  • Production feasibility is determined on a case-by-case basis, even for parts that include elements that we have experience handling. The request will be declined if it is not possible to fulfill it.

Machined Plates

For hole specifications, please specify hole size and other details in Other Holes.

Quotation Procedure

Step 1: Upload the 3D CAD data

1. Upload "Data" or a whole "Folder" by dragging and dropping.
Alternatively, you can select upload with the "New quotation" button.

Notes

  • Display Project List
  • Processing method automatically selected
  • (1) Awaiting setting of “Quotation conditions” in the 3D viewer.
  • (2) Part number issued, and ordering enabled.
  • When selecting the processing method
  • (3) Both “machined plate” and “sheet metal” confirmation items exist in the 3D viewer.
  • (4) There is a “machined plate” confirmation item, but “sheet metal” cannot be selected.
  • (5) Neither “machined plate” or “sheet metal” can be selected.
  • (6) “Confirmation item” is in the 3D viewer.
  •   * If a machining method with (3) or (4) is selected, change to (6).
2. Click [Next.]

Step 2: Configure/update quotation conditions

  • The following settings are available for Turning Parts.
  • Material
  • Surface Treatment
  • Heat Treatment
  • Quantity
  • Availability of center hole
 
  • Additionally, in the 3D viewer settings such as “thread”, “tolerance,” and “surface roughness” can be set.

Step 3: Finalize (obtaining part number/ confirm quotation)

  • Click [Confirm the quotation conditions] and obtain the part number.

Step 4: Add to Shopping cart​

After the part number is issued, select the shipping date and click the [Add to cart] button.

Step 5: Check the Shopping cart​ and order.

Please select the parts you wish to order, click the “Proceed to order” button, and place your order on the MISUMI website.

Viewing the 3D Viewer Screen

(1) 3D Viewer

  • You can edit models for uploaded 3D data. Models can be edited in largely the same way as with CAD software.
  • →「Keyboard Operations

(2) Parts list

Projects selected on the Project List will be displayed.

(3) Precautions

Error messages, warning messages and messages from the meviy operator are displayed in a list.

(4) Basic information

You can specify the material, surface treatment and heat treatment. You can also specify whether or not to include a center hole and whether or not to specify an individual customer order number.

(5) Details

Displays overall part dimensions, hole information, and surface roughness. Double-click “Information” to display the dialog box, where you can change conditions.

(6) Detail other additional information in the comment field.

  • Additional requests or inquiries such as additional machining instructions that cannot be configured on meviy can be detailed.
  • Check here for how to use the comment field > “Manual quotation in comment field

Caution

If you require additional processing, automatic quote is not available. Select [Request manual quotation]. The person in charge will reply to you with a quote later.

(7) Part number issuing area

  • A list is displayed with prices, delivery dates and issued part numbers according to the desired quantity and basic information.
  • The button changes depending on the status, you can confirm the terms of the offer, request a manual quote or add the selected component to your shopping cart.

How to Use the 3D Viewer

(1) Toolbar

(2) Cube

(3) Menu

(4) PMI

(1) Toolbar

The names of each tool and what you can do with these tools are specified below.

Function Name What You Can Do
  • Designate Design Origin
Move the design’s origin point. → Change a Design’s Origin
  • Add Dimensions
Add dimensions and dimensional tolerances. → Add/Remove Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances
  • Split Grouped Holes
Batch add coordinate dimensions based on the origin point. → Add/Remove Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances*This function is not available when a precision hole is set as the origin.
  • Delete settings
Remove added dimensions. → Add/Remove Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances
  • Hide dimensions
Hides dimensional tolerances guaranteed by “Default General Tolerance Standards for Machined Dimensions.”
  • Split Grouped Holes
You can split holes grouped during shape recognition. → Splitting Grouped Holes
Function Name What You Can Do
  • Change font size
You can change the font size of the PMI display. → Changing Font Sizes
  • Simple 2D Drawing
Download image files that capture each orthogonal direction of the 3D models and arrange them via 3rd angle projection.
  • Measurement
This function allows measurement of models uploaded.→Measuring 3D models

(2) Cube

Rotate the cube to change the orientation of the currently displayed parts. Click [Isometric View] to return to the isometric view (default orientation).

(3) Menu

表⽰設定
  • Hovering the mouse over the “Menu” button brings up a menu that allows you to toggle the display of the 3D model and show/hide text information in the 3D viewer.
  • Here you can change the 3D model display method and toggle between displaying or hiding text information in the 3D viewer.

(4) PMI

PMI is an abbreviation of Product Manufacturing Information and refers to textual information for dimensions and holes. The position of the PMI display can be moved by dragging.

Setting Basic Information

Selecting Materials and Surface Treatments

Select the desired materials and surface treatments in the [Material] and [Surface Treatment] options.

Select Heat Treatment (Through Hardening or Surface Hardening)

  • Click here for instructions for specifying Through Hardening
  • Click here for instructions for specifying Surface Hardening

Caution

Heat treatment selection is only available for turning parts.

Specify whether center hole​ should be machined or not.

You can specify the surface without center holes from three options: Both Sides, Left Side and Right Side. The PMI display is as follows.
Options PMI display
Center hole grinding
Remove center holes (Both Sides)
Remove center hole (Left Side)
Remove center hole (Right Side)

Setting Customer PO Numbers (Optional)

  • You can set your own internal control numbers (customer PO numbers).
  • To facilitate the confirmation of item deliveries, both the part number and the specified customer PO number will be printed on the product label when shipping fabricated FA Mechanical Parts.

Tip

  • The customer PO number can include up to 54 half-width characters (uppercase or Japanese) and spaces, numerals and symbols (#$%&‘()*+,-./:;=?@\_,~). If the parent part number entry field is displayed, you must enter this number (up to 20 characters).
  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer.

Specifying Quantities

You can select a quantity from 1 to 5 under “Quantity”. If you want to order more than 6 pieces, please select “6 or more (input number)” and then enter the number of pieces you want.

Caution

  • The maximum quantity that can be automatically quoted is 200. If you have selected more than 200, select [Request manual quotation]. A representative will respond with a quote.
  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer.

Check price and delivery date by quantity

You can check the price and delivery date for each quantity in the “Price list by quantity”.

Setting Hole Information

Caution

Be sure to check the hole type in the 3D Viewer or Details.
Automatic Hole Type Recognition

Update Hole Information

1. Double click either "Value" in Details, or the applicable "Dimensions" or "Hole" from the 3D viewer.

Tip

Hole type is determined per group, so if you would like to specify a different hole type for each hole in the group, you need to first split grouped holes.
2. In the displayed [Hole information instructions] dialog box, select the hole type and click [Update].

Hole types are “Straight”, “Tapped(mm)”, “Tapped(inch)” or “Insert.”

Straight hole

Hole Diameter Tolerances are “Fit Tolerance,” “Tolerance on both sides,” and “Tolerance on one side.”

Tapped hole

If the hole diameter is applicable for a standard, “Tapped” will be displayed in hole type.

See here for the tapped hole standards table

Notes

  • If there is only one option for “Size (D),” this will be greyed out.
  • If there are multiple options, a pull-down list will be displayed.

Insert Holes

If the hole diameter is applicable for a standard, “Insert” will be displayed in hole type.

Notes

  • If there is only one option for “Size (D),” this will be greyed out.
  • If there are multiple options, a pull-down list will be displayed.

Adding / Deleting Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

Adding Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

You can use the 3D viewer “Add Dimensions” tool to both add new dimensions, and to set tolerances for added dimensions.
1. Click , and then click 2 points (hole centre, centre of the arc of a slotted hole, a face, or side) to which you want to add dimensions.
2. Click where you want the dimensions to be displayed, and decide the position.
3. Select the dimensional tolerance from the displayed [Add Dimensions] dialog box, and click [Update].
You can select from “Tolerance on both sides,” “Tolerance on one side,” or “Free input.”

Tip

Diagonal dimensions can be added to the holes.
*Side holes are not supported.

Deleting Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

You can delete dimensions and tolerances that you no longer require by using the 3D viewer tool “Delete settings”.
1. Click , and then click the dimension you want to delete.

Notes

  • Initial display information such as the external dimensions and hole information cannot be deleted.
  • Select [Delete all settings] in the [Delete settings] dialog box to delete all settings except that which is part of the initial display.

Setting Outer Diameter Information

Update Outer Diameter Information

You can select the target from Details or the 3D viewer, and change the outer diameter information.
1. Double click either “Value” in Details, or the applicable “Dimensions” or “Face” from the 3D viewer.
2. Selecting this changes the model position to the TOP orientation direction and displays a dialog.
3. Configuration of “Thread Settings” and “Tolerance Settings” is possible.

Outer Diameter Information Designation Dialog (Outer Diameter/Outer-most Diameter)

The dialog has two types—”Outer Diameter” and “Outer-most Diameter.”

Outer Diameter Information Designation

  • Machining is only possible from one side, so “Length” settings from one side are displayed.
  • *Areas that can have “Length” adjusted are highlighted in light blue

Outer-most Diameter Information Designation

  • Machining is possible from both sides, so “Length” settings from both sides are displayed.
  • *Areas that can have “Length” adjusted are highlighted in light blue

Thread and Tolerance Settings

Details of the dialog are as follows.

Outer-most Diameter Information Designation

  • (1) Highlighted section “Diameter” information
  • (2) Highlighted section “Length” information
  • (3) 3D viewer left side/right side linkage
  • (4) “Length” that can be set from the left side/right side
Thread Settings
  • (5) “External Thread (mm)/External Thread (inch)” can be selected.
  • (6) Applicable size can be selected.
  • (7) Threads for (4) can be set.
  • (8) All threads can be set.
  • (9) Left-hand/right-hand threads for (4) can be set.
    ※External Thread (inch) is only compatible with right-hand threads.
Tolerance Settings
  • (10) “General Tolerance,” “Fit Tolerance,” “Tolerance on both sides,” “Tolerance on one side” can be selected.
  • *Tolerances apply to the area excluding the threaded part.

Outer Diameter Information Designation

  • (1) Highlighted section “Diameter” information
  • (2) Highlighted section “Length” information
  • (3) 3D viewer left side/right side linkage
  • (4) “Length” that can be set
Thread Settings
  • (5) “External Thread (mm)/External Thread (inch)” can be selected.
  • (6) Applicable size can be selected.
  • (7) Threads for (4) can be set.
  • (8) All threads can be set.
  • (9) Left-hand/right-hand threads for (4) can be set.
    ※External Thread (inch) is only compatible with right-hand threads.
Tolerance Settings
  • (10) “General Tolerance,” “Fit Tolerance,” “Tolerance on both sides,” “Tolerance on one side” can be selected.
  • *Tolerances apply to the area excluding the threaded part.
  • (11) You can specify the radius of the cylindrical corner.
  • *Please refer here for notes on finishing.

Setting Inner Diameter Information

Update Inner Diameter Information

You can select the target from Details or the 3D viewer, and change the inner diameter information.
1. Double click either "Value" in Details, or the applicable "Dimensions" or "Face" from the 3D viewer.
2. Switch from the TOP position direction to the cross-section display.
In the internal diameter information display dialog, you can select from “Straight,” “Internal Thread,” or “Insert.”

Notes

If within “Internal Thread” or “Insert” standards, the option will be displayed.
See here for the applicable insert standards table
Click here to cancel the automatically switched cross-sectional view

Inner Diameter Information Designation Dialog (Blind/Through)

The dialog has two types—”Blind” and “Through.”

Blind

  • Machining is only possible from one side, so “Depth” settings from one side are displayed.
  • *Areas that can have “Depth” adjusted are highlighted in light blue

Through

  • Machining is possible from both sides, so “Depth” settings from both sides are displayed.
  • *Areas that can have “Depth” adjusted are highlighted in light blue

Internal Thread and Tolerance Settings

Details of the dialog are as follows.

Internal Thread Settings

  • (1) Highlighted section “Diameter” information
  • (2) Highlighted section “Depth” information
  • (3) 3D viewer left side/right side linkage
  • (4) “Depth” that can be set from the left side/right side
  • (5) “Internal Thread (mm)/Internal Thread (inch)” can be selected.
  • (6) Thread size can be selected.
  • (7) Thread depth for (4) can be set.
  • (8) All threads can be set.
  • (9) Left-hand/right-hand threads for (4) can be set.

Straight (tolerance) settings

    (1) Highlighted section “Diameter” information
  • (2) Highlighted section “Depth” information
  • (3) 3D viewer left side/right side linkage
  • (4) “Depth” that can be set from the left side/right side
  • (5) Inner diameter type (straight)
  • (6) “General Tolerance,” “Fit Tolerance,” “Tolerance on both sides,” “Tolerance on one side” can be selected.
  • (7) You can specify tolerances.
  • (8) Effective depth for (4) can be set.
  • (9) Full length designation can be set.

Insert settings

  • (1) Highlighted section “Diameter” information
  • (2) Highlighted section “Diameter” information
  • (3) 3D viewer left side/right side linkage
  • (4) “Depth” that can be set from the left side/right side
  • (5) Inner diameter type “Insert”
  • (6) Size can be selected.
  • (7) Nominal length for (4) can be set.
  • (8) Right-hand threads for (4) can be set.

Setting Slotted Holes/Keyways

Update Outer Diameter Keyway Information

If the groove width matches JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is recognized as a keyway.
1. Double click either "Value" in Details, or the applicable "Dimensions" or "Face" from the 3D viewer.
2. Select the tolerance from the displayed [Slotted hole/outer diameter keyway information instruction] dialog box, and click [Update].

Update Slotted Hole Information

1. Double click either "Value" in Details, or the applicable "Dimensions" or "Face" from the 3D viewer.
2. Select the tolerance from the displayed [Slotted hole/outer diameter keyway information instruction] dialog box, and click [Update].

Update Inner Diameter Keyway Information

If the groove width matches JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is recognized as a keyway.
1. Double click either "Value" in Details, or the applicable "Dimensions" or "Face" from the 3D viewer.
2. Select the tolerance from the displayed [Inner diameter keyway information instruction] dialog box, and click [Update].

Notes

  • If the groove width does not match JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is handled as “General tolerance” and tolerance cannot be selected.

Setting Surface Roughness

Update Surface Roughness

1. Double-click "Surface Roughness" in Details.
2. Select the "Type" and "Value" from the displayed "Surface Roughness" dialog box, and click "Update".

Notes

The following “Type” and “Value” can be selected.
Type Ra Rz
Value 3.2 12.5 ▽▽
6.3 25
3. The Details and the 3D viewer surface roughness are changed.

Setting Surface Roughness of unspecified area

Add Surface Roughness

1. Click , select the applicable surface, then click "OK."
Multiple applicable surfaces may be selected.

Tip

The not-allowed icon displays “Cannot be selected.”
2. Select the "Value" from the displayed [Specified surface roughness] dialog box, and click [Update].
*Surface roughness with a different “Type” cannot be specified.

Notes

The same “Value” as “Type” can be selected for the surface roughness.
Type Ra Rz
Value 1.6 6.3 ▽▽▽
3.2 12.5 ▽▽
3. The added surface roughness can be checked in the 3D model or in Details.

Delete Surface Roughness

1. Click [IMAGE] Delete PMI, and select the surface roughness to delete.
2. Deletion is complete. Press the Esc key or the × button to end Delete PMI.

Caution

Please note that clicking the “Delete all settings” button will delete all settings you have defined.

Select Heat Treatment (Through Hardening or Surface Hardening)

How to set up Through Hardening

STEP1​

Click “Through Hardening” in Details section.

STEP2

  • When the type of hardening is specified in the [Through Hardening instruction] dialog box, the standard hardness is displayed in the “Hardness (HRC)” field.
  • If you want to specify a hardness other than the standard hardness, enter a lower limit and upper limit in the “Hardness (HRC)” input box.
  • Finally, click the “Update” button.

Available hardness settings by material

 Standard hardness (HRC)Selectable hardness range (HRC)
EN 1.1191 equiv.40-4530-45
EN 1.7220 equiv35-4030-45
EN 1.7220 equiv (26 to 32 HRC)50-5530-55
EN 1.2510 equiv.58-6340-63
EN 1.2379 equiv.58-6350-63
EN 1.2344 equiv.50-5540-55
EN 1.3505 equiv.58-6335-63
EN 1.4125 equiv.55-6045-63

Tip

  • Conventional Hardening and Vacuum Hardening are different hardening methods. The finished appearance will differ.
  • Reference>>>Quenching Quality Standards

STEP3​

The change to the hardening selection can be confirmed in the “Basic Information” section next to “Heat Treatment” .

Tip

  • If the material is changed after selecting Through Hardening, the hardness will automatically change to the standard hardness of the material after the change.
  • Reference>>>How to set up Thorough Hardening STEP2

How to Delete Through Hardening

STEP1​

Click “Through Hardening” in Details section.

STEP2

Select “None” and click Update.

STEP3​

Deletion process was completed.

How to set up Surface Hardening

STEP1​

Click “Surface Hardening” in Details section.

STEP2

  • “Select the surface to be used as the datum reference.
  • The selected surface will be highlighted.”
  • Only outer diameter surfaces can be selected.

Caution

If the surface is not selectable, the “Not Selectable” icon will be displayed when the mouse hovers over it.

STEP3​

By default, “Total Length” is selected. This specifies the total length of the selected surface for hardening. Click “Update”.

Notes

You can also specify the start and end position of hardening.
Right side start position Left side start position

Notes

Multiple ranges can be specified at multiple locations within the same surface.
  • A specified range can be deleted by clicking the trash can and then clicking “Update”.
  • The “Next Surface” button can be used to continue specifying hardness ranges for the next surface.
  • Reference>>>How to set up Surface Hardening STEP2

STEP4

After updating, the Surface Hardening settings will appear in the model view and tree view.

How to Delete Surface Hardening

STEP1​

  • Select  from the icons at the top of the screen.
  • The shortcut key (D) can also be used.

Tip

STEP2

  • Deletion process was completed.
  • Press the Esc key or the x button when finished.

Set datum and geometric tolerances

How to set datum

STEP1

Select from the icons at the top.
It can also use the shortcut key (Shift+G) to select it.

STEP2

Select the surface for which needs to be set the datum.
The target area will be highlighted.
Only turned surfaces and end faces can be selected. (Cannot be selected for pockets, holes, or keyways.)
In addition, when a geometric tolerance is specified on a threaded feature, it is applied to the measured value of the feature before threads are machined.

Caution

If the surface is not selectable, the “Not Selectable” icon will be displayed when the mouse hovers over it.

STEP3

Select the datum symbol and click "Update".

Tip

  • Click the “Geometric Tolerance Settings” button to proceed to the settings.
  • *The settings up to this step will be temporarily saved.
  • Reference>>>How to set geometric tolerance STEP2

Caution

– The following five letters of the alphabet are not displayed.
  • I: To be mistaken for the number 1
  • O: To be mistaken for the number 0
  • Q: To be mistaken for the number 9
  • V: To be mistaken for the letter U
  • T: To be mistaken for the geometric tolerance ⊥ (squareness)
  • N: To be mistaken for the number 2 or the letter Z when it is placed vertically
  • Z: To be mistaken for the number 2 or the letter N when it is placed vertically

STEP4

Once a datum symbol is set, the datum symbol can be seen on the screen and in the tree view.

How to set geometric tolerances

STEP1

Select from the icons at the top.
It can also use the shortcut key (G) to select it.

STEP2

Select the surface which needs to be set the geometric tolerances.
The target area will be highlighted.
Only turned surfaces and end faces can be selected. (Cannot be selected for pockets, holes, or keyways.)
In addition, when a geometric tolerance is specified on a threaded feature, it is applied to the measured value of the feature before threads are machined.

Caution

If the surface is not selectable, the “Not Selectable” icon will be displayed when the mouse hovers over it.

STEP3

Select a geometric tolerance symbol and tolerance value.
Tolerance values that can be entered are as follows.
Icon Flat surface Cylindrical face Datum
Flatness
Parallelism Required
Perpendicularity Required
Circularity
Concentricity Required
Straightness
Cylindricity
Circular runout Required
Total runout Required

Tip

  • You can specify a new datum by clicking the “Set Datum” button in the lower left corner, even if you have not completed datum settings.
  • *The settings up to this step will be temporarily saved.

STEP4

If you need symbols for geometric tolerances and tolerance values, click the "Update" button after completing the selection of datum.

Tip

  • If you press the “Select next surface” button without pressing Update, you can set a new geometric tolerance on another surface.
  • *The settings up to this step will be temporarily saved.

STEP5

After updating the geometric tolerance settings, you can see the geometric tolerance symbol on the screen and tree view.

How to delete datum / geometric tolerances

STEP1

Select from the icons at the top.
It can also use the shortcut key (D) to select it.

STEP2

The message "Click on delete settings" is displayed. Select the geometric tolerance/datum which you want to delete.
The corresponding geometric tolerance/datum will glow blue.
It will be deleted when you click it.

Caution

Please note that clicking the “Delete all settings” button will delete all settings you have defined.

STEP3

Deletion is complete.
Press the Esc key or the × button to finish deleting the datum/geometric tolerance dimension.

Splitting Group Holes

In meviy, holes that exist on the same surface and have the same diameter and depth are treated as a group. Hole type is determined per group, so if you would like to specify a different hole type for each hole in the group, you need to split the group.
  1. Click and select the grouped holes.
  2. Select the holes you want to split from the group. Multiple holes may be selected.
3. The selected holes will be highlighted in blue, so click [Split].  
  • The selected holes will be separated from the group.
  • After splitting, you can update the different hole types and hole diameter tolerances.

Caution

Split holes cannot be re-grouped.

Changing Font Sizes

1. Click . The Change Viewer Font Size dialog box will be displayed.
2. Change the size and click [OK]. You can specify any font size between 1 and 200.

Changing a Design’s Origin

  • If not specified, the origin (the icon on the model) will be used as the machining reference and the general tolerances will be guaranteed.
  • On the meviy platform, the origin is the point of intersection between the left surface and the central axis. The origin can be changed to the point of intersection between the left surface or right surface, and the central axis.
  1. Click . Areas to which the origin point can be moved will be highlighted in light blue.
  2. Select the location to which you want to move the origin point. The place to where you move the origin point will be used as the machining reference and the general tolerances will be guaranteed.

Measuring 3D models

To Measure Distance

Select the two points to measure, and the XYZ distance will be displayed in the window.
    1. Click
    2. Select the two points to measure.
 
    • (1)   Measurement icon
    • (2)   Selected object
    • (3)   Measurement window for each element
    • (4)   Switch measurement method window
    • (5)   Measurement component line

To Measure Diameter/Radius (R value)

Select the edge and face to measure, and the diameter/radius (R value) will be displayed in the window.
    1. Click
    2. Select the edge and face to measure.
 
    • (1)   Measurement icon
    • (2)   Selected object
    • (3)   Measurement window for each element (diameter/radius (R value))

To Measure Angle

Select the edge and face to measure, and the angle will be displayed in the window.
  1. Click
  2. Select the edge and face to measure.
 
    • (1)   Measurement icon
    • (2)   Selected object
    • (3)   Measurement window for each element (angle)

Screen introduction of measurement functions

Measurement icon

  • An icon used to measure various elements of the model
  • Shortcut key is activated by “Shift+M”.

Selected Objects

Various elements are displayed that can select the element need to measure

Tip

Sphere object Center point of the R edge
Cylindrical object Central axis of a curved surface

Measurement window by element

Window displaying information about the object to be measured and the numerical values of the decomposed XYZ components
Distance measurement R-value angle

Measurement mode switching window

Function to switch between longest and shortest distance measurements for selected elements
Longest distance Shortest distance

Measurement component line

Displays the XYZ components that configure the measured distance in mm

Tip

Black line Measurement result
Red line X direction component
Green line Y-direction component
Blue line Z direction component

Confirming Approvals

Agreements Authorization

If you select “Accept” on the agreements, you will be able to use the automatic quotation function. If you select “Do Not Accept,” please contact meviy Support to request a quote.
1. In "Precautions," click [Check.] The appropriate location will be highlighted, and the [Agreements] dialog box will then be launched.
2. Select [Accept] or [Do not accept].
  • You can also process all agreements in one go.
  • If you select [Accept] for all agreements, you will be able to click the [Confirm Quote] button.

Confirming(Issue part number)/Check/Change the quotation

Finalizing Quotes and Obtaining Part Numbers

1. Click "Confirm the quotation conditions" to check price and shipping days.
2. Part number will be issued to the quoted part.
Part numbers for turning parts start with "MVTUP."

Checking Quotes​

1. Return to the project list and add the parts you want to your shopping cart​ to check the quotation results.
2.Open shopping cart​ and check the quotation results.

Change the quotation

1. Change the inquiry conditions.
2. Click [Delete Part Number].
3. Click [Confirm the quotation conditions].

Keyboard Operations

Shortcuts

Functions and OperationsKeyboard Input
Designate Design OriginO
Add DimensionsW
Add Dimensions in Batch[Shift] + W
Delete settingsD
Hide dimensions[Shift] + H
Split Grouped HolesS
surface roughnessR
幾何公差MeasurementM
Datum[Shift]+G
 Display Cross Section[Shift] + S
Functions and Operations Keyboard Input
Geometric tolerances G
Increase font size [Alt] + ↑
Reduce font size [Alt] + ↓
Simple 2D Drawing [Shift] + C
Fit to screen [Ctrl] + F
Isometric view [Ctrl] + I
Zoom-in on part [Ctrl] + ↑
Zoom-out from part [Ctrl] + ↓
Through Hardening Q
Surface Hardening [Shift] + Q

Editing 3D Model

Operating methods to match types of CAD can be changed in user settings.
Applicable CAD programs are as shown below.
  • ・SoildWorks
  • ・CATIA
  • ・Creo
  • ・IRONCAD
  • ・Siemens PLM-NX
  • ・iCAD
  • ・Autodesk Inventor
  • ・Autodesk Fusion

Information about manual quotation

  • Even if an automatic quotation is not available on meviy, you can get a quotation using Manual quotation.
  • Please check the following and then feel free to make a request.

What is Manual quotation?

  • This is a process whereby a manual quotation will be reviewed and issued through meviy support when an automatic quotation is not available on meviy.
  • You can request a manual quote for the following: higher quantities instructions in the comment field which are marked as “Others”.
  • Usually you will receive an answer within 1-2 working days. More days may be required for long,heavy, large-quantity orders, or difficult machining.

How to Request a Quotation

  • The “Request manual quotation” button will display when the manual quotation is available.
  • Please click it to make a request.

Comment Field (Additional Instructions)

  • Click [Input] and fill in the displayed comment field, then click [OK].

Canceling a Manual Quotation

  • The quotation request can be cancelled until meviy support has responded.
  • If the conditions have changed or the quotation is no longer needed, click “Cancel manual quotation” to cancel the request.
  • To request a new quotation after cancellation, click “Request manual quotation” again.
  •  

Quotation Succeeded

  • In addition to receiving an email from meviy support, the amount, days to ship, and part number will be displayed on the 3D viewer.
  • Also, “Message from meviy support” will be displayed if conditions are included in the quotation. Click “Confirm” to review the details.
  •  

Quotation Failed

  • Reasons this is not possible will be either sent in an email from meviy, or displayed in a “Message from meviy Support.” Click “Confirm” to review the details.
  • Also, “Message from meviy support” will be displayed if conditions are included in the quotation. Click “Confirm” to review the details.

Manual Quotation Unavailable

  • A manual quotation cannot be requested if there is no “Request manual quotation” button.
  • Shape recognition may have failed. Please check the model shape and other relevant details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via mail
  • meviy-usa@misumiusa.com

Manual quotation in comment field

Able to Process

Able to Process
Quantity Multiple quantity range (2 pcs. & 5 pcs. & 15 pcs. & 50 pcs., etc.)
Size Long product with total length 1~3m *You need to dispose the wooden pallet and receive the product by forklift. Please write your delivery address in the comment field when requesting a manual quote to calculate the shipping fee. Click here for more details about delivery packing.
Machining Method Specify surface roughness of tapered surface
Tears/through not possible indication
Certification documents Request for enclosure of mill sheet for similar lots
SDS enclosure requested

Not Able to Process

User Settings (Turning Parts)

Quotation Settings for Turning Parts

Configure materials, surface treatments and surface roughness (roughness, symbol) for initial quotations.

User Settings Screen

Basic Information and Details

Add Dimensions

Set dimensional tolerances for added dimension locations. Tolerances can be set within the dialog (pull-down list).

User Settings Screen

3D Viewer

Tapped hole

The initial display effective depth (h) of the tapped hole can be changed in the “Hole information instructions” dialog.

User Settings Screen

3D viewer dialog

Tip

“Effective Depth (h)” Calculation Method and Display Method
1D If size (D) is M6, initial value is 1 × 6, 6 mm
1.5D If size (D) is M6, initial value is 1.5 × 6, 9 mm
2D If size (D) is M6, initial value is 2 × 6, 12 mm
2.5D If size (D) is M6, initial value is 2.5 × 6, 15 mm
Full length Model depth = 16.14 mm

Precision Holes

You can change the tolerance range, frequently used tolerance ranges, effective depth, surface roughness (none/present) displayed in the “Indicate hole information” dialog list.

User Settings Screen

3D viewer dialog​

Tip

(6) “Effective Depth (h)” calculation method and display method
1D If diameter is ø6, initial value is 1 × 6, 6 mm
1.5D If diameter is ø6, initial value is 1.5 × 6, 9 mm
2D If diameter is ø6, initial value is 2 × 6, 12 mm
2.5D If diameter is ø6, initial value is 2.5 × 6, 15 mm
Full length Model depth = 16.14 mm

Outer Diameter

You can change the tolerance range and frequently used tolerance ranges displayed in the “Maximum diameter/outer diameter information instructions” dialog list.

User Settings Screen

Dialogfeld 3D-Viewer

Inner Diameter

You can change the tolerance range and frequently used tolerance ranges displayed in the “Inner diameter information instructions” dialog list.

User Settings Screen

Dialogfeld 3D-Viewer

Internal Thread

You can change Thread depth and Thread direction displayed in the “Inner diameter information instructions” dialog list.

User Settings Screen

Dialogfeld 3D-Viewer

Tip

“Effective Depth (h)” Calculation Method and Display Method
1D If size (D) is M9, initial value is 1 × 9, 9 mm
1.5D If size (D) is M9, initial value is 1.5 × 9, 13.5 mm
2D If size (D) is M9, initial value is 2 × 9, 18 mm
2.5D If size (D) is M9, initial value is 2.5 × 9, 22.5 mm
Full length Model depth = 50 mm

Groove Outer Diameter

You can change the tolerance selected in the “Add groove outer diameter dimensions dialog.”

User Settings Screen

Dialogfeld 3D-Viewer

Groove Inner Diameter

You can change the tolerance selected in the “Add groove inner diameter dimensions dialog.”

User Settings Screen

Dialogfeld 3D-Viewer

Slotted Holes/Keyways

You can change the tolerance range and frequently used tolerance ranges displayed in the “Slotted hole/keyway information instructions dialog” list.

User Settings Screen

Tip

If the groove width matches JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is recognized as a keyway.
If the groove width does not match JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is recognized as a slotted hole.
See here for the keyway standards table

Internal Keyway

You can change the frequently used tolerance ranges displayed in the “Inner diameter keyway information instructions” dialog list.

User Settings Screen

Tip

If the groove width matches JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is recognized as a keyway.
If the groove width does not match JIS standards (B 1301:1996), this is handled as “General tolerance” and tolerance cannot be selected.
See here for the keyway standards table

Orders

There are two ways you can make an order:

To place an order directly on the MISUMI site
(For example, if the part-number issuer and buyer are different)

If you know the part number, you can order through the On the MISUMI site.

1. Log in to Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) and click “Order.”

2. Fill in the required fields and click the “Next” button.

Tip

The part number can be confirmed from the [Product Sheet (PDF)] or [Parts List (CSV)].
Parts List
Parts List
Product Sheet
Product Sheet

Caution

If you do not have authorization to order, you will not be able to proceed to the order screen.

Notes

Click here for details on how to make an order after logging in.  →”On the MISUMI site Place an order

Ordering from meviy
(For example, if you are a designer and have your own projects)

If you have uploaded models to meviy in the past and have confirmed quotations (part numbers have been generated), you can log in to meviy and make an order for each model.

1. On the home page, click "Start now" to display the login screen. Enter your MISUMI user ID and password and click "Log in."

2. Select the project you would like to purchase and add it to the cart.​

3. Open the cart and click “Proceed to order.”​

Notes

Click here for details on how to make an order after logging in. → “Ordering from meviy

Ordering procedure from the MISUMI website

Ordering procedure from the MISUMI website

To place an order for a part on the order list, click on “Proceed to Order” to access Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) order entry screen.

Notes

You can issue a quotation by clicking on the [Proceed to Quotation Confirmation/ Issue Quotation] link. You can also download a quotation sheet (PDF) or a parts list (CSV file) by clicking on [Quotation Sheet (PDF)], [Parts List (CSV)].

Tip

Ordering catalog parts together with parts quoted on meviy​

Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) allows you to order catalog parts and parts quoted on meviy at the same time. If you want to order catalog parts and parts quoted on meviy at the same time, downloading and processing the meviy quote data makes it easy.

1. Download as CSV Data

Download the quote details from meviy as CSV data.

2. Save the File

Open the CSV data, add the required information including part number, quantity, etc., for the parts that you want to order, then save the file.

3. Upload the CSV File

Go to Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) and select [Quote] or [Order] under [CSV import] to upload the CSV file.

4. Order

Follow the instructions on the Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) page to complete the order.

Ordering from meviy

Order parts with confirmed quotes.

Order from product list

To order the parts you have added to your cart, click the “Proceed to order” button. You will be taken to the order entry screen on the MISUMI site, where you can place your order.

Tip

  • You can click [Product List (PDF)] or [Parts List (CSV)] to download them.

Confirm Order

Click [Confirm Order].

Caution

  • Once an order is confirmed, it cannot be changed or canceled. Please check carefully before placing your order (meviy Terms of Service).
  • The shipping date is set as the earliest available shipping date by default. To change the shipping date, select the desired date from the drop-down menu. The earliest shipping date may vary depending on the part, particularly when ordering multiple parts.

Notes

If you wish to select a different shipping address from the one shown, click [Change Shipping Address].
All registered shipping information will be displayed, so select the desired shipping address.

Order Complete

Your order has been confirmed.

An order confirmation email will be sent to the email address you have registered.

Notes

You can download the order confirmation as a PDF. → “Exporting the Order Confirmation as a PDF

Changing or Canceling an Order

Products ordered via this service are made to order.

An order that has already been confirmed cannot be changed or canceled under any circumstances.

Please refer to the Terms of Service for information on using this service.

Downloading 2D Drawing, Quotes and Parts Lists

You can download quotes (PDF file) and parts lists (CSV file). When ordering a part quoted on meviy, if the person handling purchases is different from the person who performed the quote, download the parts list and give it to the person making the purchase. You can use a CSV file to order quote parts from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) ordering screen.

Tip

Ordering using CSV files is also useful for purchasing catalog parts from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog) and parts quoted on meviy at the same time. → “Ordering from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog)
On the Project List screen, click on "Simple 2D Drawing" ,"Product List(PDF)" or "Parts List(CSV)".
The 2D Drawing, quote or parts list wil begin downloading.

Repeat Orders

This may be restricted depending on your login ID permissions.

Make a Repeat Order from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog)

  • You can also use the part number issued when you placed the initial order to order the part from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog). Once you have identified the model number as described below, please refer to “Order from Misumi Official Web shop ( E-Catalog)” to place your order.
  • Open the project that contains the part you want to reorder and check the part number on the 3D Viewer screen.

Tip

You can also download a CSV parts list to check the part numbers for parts quoted on meviy.

Payment Methods

  • The following payment methods are available:
  • > Invoice
  • > Paypal

Exporting the Order Confirmation as a PDF

You can download your order details as an order confirmation in PDF format. Order details can be stored on paper for internal storage.

After clicking the icon, please press the ‘Order Confirmation’ button.
The order confirmation will begin downloading.

Confirming your purchase history

  • You can check the history of the date of purchase, model number, and quantity of models.
  • The project list displays an icon for each model with a purchase history, and when you mouse over the icon, a list of the purchase history for that model is displayed.

①Purchase history icon

A cart icon is displayed for models with a purchase history.
When you mouse over the icon, the purchase history is displayed.

②Purchase History

The purchase history is displayed in a list. The following items are displayed in the dialog box.

  • Date of purchase
  • Part number
  • Quantity
  • *Even if you have not made a purchase yourself, if there is a purchase from a MISUMI account with the same customer code, the history will be displayed.
  • Even if there is a purchase of the same part number, the purchase history from a MISUMI account with a different customer code will not be displayed.
  • *Please note that if the part number changes even for the same model, the purchase history will also be reset.

Import and export user settings

  • All user settings can be changed at once by importing a user settings file. 
  • A user settings file can be created by exporting your current user settings.

This is useful if you want to share settings with other users, or if you want to change settings for a different CAD software or design task.

Import user settings

1. Click “Import Settings” at the bottom right of the User Settings screen.

  • 2. Select the “.mus” file you want to import, and then click “Close” when the message dialog appears.
  • *Notification settings and part number publication permissions are not included in the import.

3. Click “Save Settings” to complete the import.

Export User Settings

1. Click “Export Settings” at the bottom right of the User Settings screen.

  • 2. Click “Export” when the message dialog box appears. The “.mus” file will be downloaded to complete the export.
  • * Notification settings and part number publication permissions are not included in the export.

Restore user settings to default

1. Click “Restore to Default Settings” at the bottom right of the User Settings screen.

  • 2. A message dialog will appear, click “Restore to Default Settings” to complete the process.
  • * All settings, including notification settings and part number publication permissions, which are not included in the import and export process, will be restored to their default settings.

Displaying the revision history for a part number

A revision history list for the part number can be displayed in the 3D Viewer for each project.
The list shows the price, surface treatment, ship date, etc. for each part number.

①Part Number Revision History Activation

When a part number is issued more than once for a project, the part number revision history will be activated.
When the link is clicked, the revision history dialog will appear.

②History of issued part numbers

A revision history list for the part number can be viewed.

The dialog displays the following items.

  • Part Number
  • Material
  • Surface treatment
  • Ship date
  • Unit price of quantity 1

Caution

The price displayed is the price at the time the part number was finalized.

③Copy part number

Allows you to copy the part number.
The part number can then be pasted into the meviy part number search page to search for available parts or used to place an order.

Publish an Issued Part Number/Share a Project

Publishing issued part numbers that have already been quoted for, or sharing uploaded projects using meviy, allows peripheral users to check the configuration and material properties of parts in the 3D Viewer (view mode). This is helpful for sharing information with other departments or subcontractors.

Tip

Model numbers issued from a shared [FA Mechanical Parts] project for which the publicity settings have already been configured are searchable using the [Part Number Search] in the meviy header. → “Search for a Project

1. Hover over the user name and click [User Settings] in the [User Menu] that appears.

Issued Part Number Permission Settings

2. Click [Issued Part Number Permission Settings].

3. Set “Permission to View Issued Part Numbers” to “Publish” and click Change.

  • “Publish”: The part number issued after quotation is published, allowing anyone to search for the issued part number and view in the 3D Viewer.
  • “Do not publish”: Only logged-in users can search for published part numbers and view in the 3D Viewer. The default setting is “Do not publish.”
4. Set “Purchasing rights for issued part number” to “Issue a part number that can only be purchased with the same customer code” and click [Save settings].
  • “Issue a part number that can be purchased by anyone”: After a quote is completed, the part number issued will be made public, and anyone who knows the part number will be able to purchase the product. The default setting is “Issue a part number that can be purchased by anyone”.
  • “Issue a part number that can only be purchased with the same customer code”: Only users with the same customer code will be able to purchase the part numbers issued after this setting.

To use the search window

You can refine your search to only include projects that have been quoted for in meviy. This is useful for when you want to call up a past project to check 3D models or PMI, and for making repeat orders. There are two different search methods, depending on the scope of your search.

To use the search window

There are three ways to use the search window.

When you select “Project” from the pull-down menu and search for it, the corresponding keyword in the project list will be searched and displayed.
  • When you select “Part Number” from the pull-down menu and search, the 3D viewer of the corresponding project will open in a separate tab.
  • On the other hand, if the part number is not found, you will be redirected to the part number search screen in another tab.

Select “Support” from the pull-down menu to search for information in the technical manuals.

To use the part number search screen

1.Click [Part N0.  Search] from the user menu in the project list screen.

The meviy part number search screen will appear.

2. Enter the Part Number that you want to search for.

The 3D Viewer screen will appear for the project that includes a perfect match for the Part Number that you entered.

Caution

Controlling Models with the Mouse

3D models can be rotated and resized using the mouse or keyboard shortcuts.

The default mouse and keyboard commands assigned in meviy can be changed to match the control scheme for any CAD environment. → User Settings

Notes

Enter the order numbers

You can set the customer’s internal control number as the [Customer Order Number] for each ordered part. The customer order number will be printed on the product label when the manufactured parts are delivered, along with the part number, making it easier to check the delivery.

Tip

  • The customer PO number can include up to 54 half-width characters (uppercase or Japanese) and spaces, numerals and symbols (#$%&‘()*+,-./:;=?@\_,~). If the parent part number entry field is displayed, you must enter this number (up to 20 characters).
  • You can still configure settings and make changes after finalizing a quote, but any changes and subsequent price revisions will not be reflected in the project list or 3D Viewer.

Enter the order numbers

  • Enter any order number in the “Customer Order Number” field of the parts.