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? Case 1: Failure to read uploaded file Case 2: Unsupported shape Case 3: Plate thickness not available Case 4: Uneven plate thickness Case 5: Distance between features Case 6: Bend-to-hole distance Case 7: Undersized bend height Case 8: Interference during bending Case 9: Unrecognized holeshape

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

 

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