READING NOTES
Show the finished shape first
Define the finished flanges, angles and mating surfaces before approving the flat pattern. Mark the bend lines and the nearest perforations on the developed drawing. Make clear whether a hole location is controlled in the flat blank or on the finished component. This avoids approving a layout that appears correct before forming but puts visible holes or fixing features in the wrong position afterward.
Review the forming conditions
Hole distortion near a bend depends on the material, thickness, bend geometry and tooling. Ask the fabricator to review the proposed separation between the hole field and each bend. A universal distance is not a reliable substitute for that review. Where appearance or fit is sensitive, consider whether a solid strip around the bend should be included in the trial design.
DECISION TABLE
Confirm the parameters against the project
Start with the application, then carry the required checks into the enquiry.Swipe horizontally on mobile to view the full table| Decision area | What to assess | Confirm in the enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Define the actual application | Environment, function and installation |
| Specification | Confirm product and dimensions | Material, specification, quantity and tolerance |
| Delivery | Align packing and destination | Timing, packing, drawings or photos |
Assess a formed sample
Inspect the actual corner for elongated holes, local waviness and disagreement with the intended angle. Check the piece against its mating frame without forcing it into place. Keep the accepted flat pattern and finished drawing linked by revision. If the process or material changes later, revisit the bend trial before assuming that the previous hole layout will produce the same result.
QUOTE CHECKLIST
Prepare for a quote
- Application and safety level
- Total run and segments
- Fence height and opening
- Wire and finish
- Posts, spacing and footing
- Gates, corners and terrain
- Quantity, packing and destination
- Drawings, photos and lead time