Machined Plate Quoting Error Troubleshooting

What is a quotation failure? Case 1: Failure to read uploaded file Case 2: Unsupported shape Case 3: Maximum Size Issue Case 4: Unsupported holes Case 5: Pocket depth limit exceeded Case 6: Insufficient pocket width Case 7: Insufficient depth of blind holes Example 8: Pocket_Unprocessable pin corner

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

→Quotation conditions settings＞[FA Machined] Quotation SettingsConfirming Approvals

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.

Before You Begin＞Uploadable CAD File Formats

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

Please see below for the recognition conditions of each hole type.。
→ [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates＞Design Guidelines＞Recognizing Different Types of Hole

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

Please see below for pocket dimensions that can be quoted.。
→ [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates＞Accuracy and Machining Specifications＞Standards for Different Hole and Pocket Types

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

Please see below for tool diameters and accompanying machining depths.
→ [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates＞Accuracy and Machining Specifications＞Standards for Different Hole and Pocket Types

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

Please see below for tool diameters and accompanying machining depths.
→ [FA Mechanical Parts] Machined Plates＞Accuracy and Machining Specifications＞Standards for Different Hole and Pocket Types

Example 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.