Range of Machining Limits

Inch Thickness Gauge Standard
Metric Thickness Gauge Standard
  • 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.

Inch Thickness Gauge Standard

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

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness(Gauge) Thickness (Inch) Limit a Limit b Limit c
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 26 0.0179″ 1.0 Friction drilled tapped hole is not available in Inch gauge sheetmetal
24 0.0239″ 1.0
22 0.0299″ 0.5
20 0.0359″ 0.5
19 0.0418″ 0.5
18 0.0478″ 1.0
17 0.0538″ 1.0
16 0.0598″ 1.0
14 0.0747″ 1.0
13 0.0897″ 1.0
12 0.1046″ 1.5
11 0.1196″ 1.5
10 0.1345″ 2.0
8 0.1644″ 2.0
7 0.1793″ 2.0
6 0.1943″ 2.0
(1/4) 0.2500″ 2.5
(3/8) 0.3750″ 4.0
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 0.5
22 0.0336″ 0.5
20 0.0396″ 0.5
18 0.0516″ 1.0
16 0.0635″ 1.0
14 0.0785″ 1.0
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 26 0.0187″ 1.0
24 0.0250″ 1.0
22 0.0312″ 0.5
20 0.0375″ 0.5
19 0.0437″ 0.5
18 0.0500″ 1.0
17 0.0562″ 1.0
16 0.0625″ 1.0
14 0.0781″ 1.0
13 0.0937″ 1.0
12 0.1094″ 1.5
11 0.1250″ 1.5
10 0.1406″ 2.0
8 0.1719″ 2.0
7 0.1875″ 2.0
3 0.2500″ 2.5
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)
 26 0.0187″ 1.0
24 0.0250″ 1.0
22 0.0312″ 1.0
20 0.0375″ 1.0
18 0.0500″ 1.0
16 0.0625″ 1.0
14 0.0781″ 1.0
12 0.1094″ 1.5
11 0.1250″ 1.5
10 0.1406″ 2.0
7 0.1875″ 2.0
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0200″ 0.5
– 0.0250″ 0.5
– 0.0320″ 0.5
– 0.0400″ 0.5
– 0.0500″ 1.0
– 0.0630″ 1.0
– 0.0800″ 1.0
– 0.0900″ 1.0
– 0.1000″ 1.0
– 0.1250″ 1.5
– 0.1600″ 2.0
– 0.1900″ 2.0
– 0.2500″ 3.0

Example

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

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness(Gauge) Thickness (Inch) Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 26 0.0179″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
24 0.0239″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
22 0.0299″ 0.4 0.8 0.8
20 0.0359″ 0.5 1.0 1.0
19 0.0418″ 0.5 1.0 1.0
18 0.0478″ 0.6 1.2 1.2
17 0.0538″ 0.6 1.2 1.2
16 0.0598″ 0.8 1.6 1.6
14 0.0747″ 1.0 2.0 2.0
13 0.0897″ 1.2 2.3 2.3
12 0.1046″ 1.4 2.7 2.7
11 0.1196″ 1.6 3.2 3.2
10 0.1345″ 1.8 3.5 3.5
8 0.1644″ 2.0 2.0 2.0
7 0.1793″ 2.0 2.0 2.0
6 0.1943″ 2.6 4.9 4.9
(1/4) 0.2500″ 6.1 6.1 6.1
(3/8) 0.3750″ 9.1 9.1 9.1
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 0.3 0.6 0.6
22 0.0336″ 0.4 0.8 0.8
20 0.0396″ 0.5 1.0 1.0
18 0.0516″ 0.6 1.2 1.2
16 0.0635″ 0.8 1.6 1.6
14 0.0785″ 1.0 2.0 2.0
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 26 0.0187″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
24 0.0250″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
22 0.0312″ 0.4 0.8 0.8
20 0.0375″ 0.5 1.0 1.0
19 0.0437″ 0.5 1.0 1.0
18 0.0500″ 0.6 1.2 1.2
17 0.0562″ 0.6 1.2 1.2
16 0.0625″ 0.8 1.6 1.6
14 0.0781″ 1.0 2.0 2.0
13 0.0937″ 1.2 2.3 2.3
12 0.1094″ 1.4 2.7 2.7
11 0.1250″ 1.6 3.2 3.2
10 0.1406″ 1.8 3.5 3.5
8 0.1719″ 2.2 4.3 4.3
7 0.1875″ 2.3 4.0 4.0
3 0.2500″ 3.0 4.0 4.0
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)
 26 0.0187″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
24 0.0250″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
22 0.0312″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
20 0.0375″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
18 0.0500″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
16 0.0625″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
14 0.0781″ 1.0 1.0 1.0
12 0.1094″ 1.5 1.5 1.5
11 0.1250″ 1.5 1.5 1.5
10 0.1406″ 2.0 2.0 2.0
7 0.1875″ 2.0 2.0 2.0
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0200″ 0.2 0.5 0.5
– 0.0250″ 0.3 0.6 0.6
– 0.0320″ 0.4 0.8 0.8
– 0.0400″ 0.5 1.0 1.0
– 0.0500″ 0.6 1.2 1.2
– 0.0630″ 0.8 1.6 1.6
– 0.0800″ 1.0 2.0 2.0
– 0.0900″ 1.2 2.3 2.3
– 0.1000″ 1.2 2.3 2.3
– 0.1250″ 1.6 3.2 3.2
– 0.1600″ 1.5 1.5 1.5
– 0.1900″ 2.0 2.0 2.0
– 0.2500″ 2.0 2.0 2.0

Example

Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend: Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness (Gauge) Thickness (Inch) Through Hole Slotted Hole Rectangular Hole Tapped Hole Burring Tap Countersunk Hole
Minimum Value a Limit a Minimum Value a Limit a Limit a Minimum Value a Limit a
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 26 0.0187″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
24 0.0179″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
22 0.0239″ – 2.0 – 1.9 – 1.0
20 0.0359″ – 2.0 – 2.7 – 1.4
19 0.0418″ – 2.0 – 2.7 – 1.8
18 0.0478″ – 3.0 – 3.9 – 2.2
17 0.0538″ – 3.0 – 3.9 – 2.6
16 0.0598″ – 3.5 – 5.2 – 3.0
14 0.0747″ – 4.0 – 6.6 – 4.0
13 0.0897″ – 5.0 – 7.8 – 5.0
12 0.1046″ – 5.6 – 9.2 – 6.0
11 0.1196″ – 6.5 – 11.7 – 6.5
10 0.1345″ – 7.2 – 12.5 – 8.0
8 0.1644″ – 22.5 – 22.5 – 22.5
7 0.1793″ – 22.5 – 22.5 – 22.5
6 0.1943″ – 10.3 – 18.3 – 11.3
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ – 1.5 – 1.3 – 0.6
22 0.0336″ – 2.0 – 1.9 – 1.0
20 0.0396″ – 2.0 – 2.7 – 1.4
18 0.0516″ – 3.0 – 3.9 – 2.2
16 0.0635″ – 3.5 – 5.2 – 3.0
14 0.0785″ – 4.0 – 6.6 – 4.0
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 26 0.0187″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
24 0.0250″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
22 0.0312″ – 2.0 – 1.9 – 1.0
20 0.0375″ – 2.0 – 2.7 – 1.4
19 0.0437″ – 2.0 – 2.7 – 1.8
18 0.0500″ – 3.0 – 3.9 – 2.2
17 0.0562″ – 3.5 – 5.2 – 3.0
16 0.0625″ – 3.5 – 5.2 – 3.0
14 0.0781″ – 4.0 – 6.6 – 4.0
13 0.0937″ – 5.0 – 7.8 – 5.0
12 0.1094″ – 5.6 – 9.2 – 6.0
11 0.1250″ – 6.5 – 11.7 – 6.5
10 0.1406″ – 7.2 – 12.5 – 8.0
8 0.1719″ – 8.8 – 15.5 – 10.0
7 0.1875″ – 9.5 – 16.3 – 9.5
3 0.2500″ – 13.1 – 23.0 – 14.7
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)
 26 0.0187″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
24 0.0250″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
22 0.0312″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
20 0.0375″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
18 0.0500″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
16 0.0625″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
14 0.0781″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
12 0.1094″ – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.0
11 0.1250″ – 16.0 – 16.0 – 16.0
10 0.1406″ – 22.5 – 22.5 – 22.5
7 0.1875″ – 22.5 – 22.5 – 22.5
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0200″ – 1.3 – 1.0 – 0.6
– 0.0250″ – 1.5 – 1.3 – 0.6
– 0.0320″ – 2.0 – 1.9 – 1.0
– 0.0400″ – 2.0 – 2.7 – 1.4
– 0.0500″ – 3.0 – 3.9 – 2.2
– 0.0630″ – 3.5 – 5.2 – 3.0
– 0.0800″ – 4.0 – 6.6 – 4.0
– 0.0900″ – 5.0 – 7.8 – 5.0
– 0.1000″ – 5.0 – 7.8 – 5.0
– 0.1250″ – 6.5 – 11.7 – 6.5
– 0.1600″ – 16.0 – 16.0 – 16.0
– 0.1900″ – 16.0 – 16.0 – 16.0
– 0.2500″ – 22.5 – 22.5 – 22.5
  • *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

Material Sheet thickness (Gauge) Thickness (Inch) Through Hole Slotted Hole Rectangular Hole Tapped Hole Burring Tap Countersunk Hole
Limit a Limit a Limit a Limit a
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 22 0.0299″ 0.5 0.4 0.1
20 0.0359″ 0.2 0.9 0.1
19 0.0418″ 0.1 0.6 0.1
18 0.0478″ 0.6 1.5 0.1
17 0.0538″ 0.3 1.2 0.1
16 0.0598″ 0.5 2.2 0.1
14 0.0747″ 0.2 2.8 0.2
13 0.0897″ 0.4 3.2 0.4
12 0.1046″ 0.3 3.9 0.7
11 0.1196″ 0.4 5.6 0.4
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 0.1 0.1 0.1
22 0.0336″ 0.3 0.2 0.1
20 0.0396″ 0.1 0.7 0.1
18 0.0516″ 0.4 1.3 0.1
16 0.0635″ 0.3 2.0 0.1
14 0.0785″ 0.1 2.6 0.1
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 22 0.0312″ 0.4 0.3 0.1
20 0.0375″ 0.1 0.8 0.1
19 0.0437″ 0.1 0.5 0.1
18 0.0500″ 0.5 1.4 0.1
17 0.0562″ 0.6 2.3 0.1
16 0.0625″ 0.3 2.0 0.1
14 0.0781″ 0.1 2.6 0.1
13 0.0937″ 0.2 3.0 0.2
12 0.1094″ 0.1 3.6 0.4
11 0.1250″ 0.1 5.3 0.1
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0250″ 0.2 0.1 0.1
– 0.0320″ 0.4 0.3 0.1
– 0.0400″ 0.1 0.7 0.1
– 0.0500″ 0.5 1.4 0.1
– 0.0630″ 0.3 2.0 0.1
– 0.0800″ 0.1 2.5 0.1
– 0.0900″ 0.4 3.2 0.4
– 0.1000″ 0.1 2.7 0.1
– 0.1250″ 0.1 5.3 0.1

Example

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

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness Thickness (Inch) Minimum Value a *1 Minimum Value b *2 Limit c
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 26 0.0179″ 0.45 0.68 0.5
24 0.0239″ 0.61 0.92 0.5
22 0.0299″ 0.8 1.14 0.5
20 0.0359″ 0.9 1.37 0.5
19 0.0418″ 1.1 1.59 0.5
18 0.0478″ 1.2 1.82 1.0
17 0.0538″ 1.4 2.06 1.0
16 0.0598″ 1.5 2.28 1.0
14 0.0747″ 1.9 2.85 1.0
13 0.0897″ 2.3 3.42 1.0
12 0.1046″ 2.7 3.99 1.5
11 0.1196″ 3.0 4.56 1.5
10 0.1345″ 3.4 5.13 2.0
8 0.1644″ 4.81 6.27 2.0
7 0.1793″ 4.55 6.83 2.0
6 0.1943″ 4.9 7.41 2.0
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 0.7 1.05 0.5
22 0.0336″ 0.9 1.28 0.5
20 0.0396″ 1.0 1.52 0.5
18 0.0516″ 1.3 1.97 1.0
16 0.0635″ 1.6 2.42 1.0
14 0.0785″ 2.0 2.99 1.0
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)
 26 0.0187″ 0.47 0.71 0.5
24 0.0250″ 0.64 0.96 0.5
22 0.0312″ 0.8 1.19 0.5
20 0.0375″ 1.0 1.43 0.5
19 0.0437″ 1.1 1.67 0.5
18 0.0500″ 1.3 1.91 1.0
17 0.0562″ 1.6 2.39 1.0
16 0.0625″ 1.6 2.39 1.0
14 0.0781″ 2.0 2.97 1.0
13 0.0937″ 2.4 3.57 1.0
12 0.1094″ 2.8 4.17 1.5
11 0.1250″ 3.2 4.77 1.5
10 0.1406″ 3.6 5.36 2.0
8 0.1719″ 4.4 6.56 2.0
7 0.1875″ 4.8 7.14 2.0
3 0.2500″ 6.4 9.53 2.5
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0200″ 0.5 0.76 0.5
– 0.0250″ 0.6 0.95 0.5
– 0.0320″ 0.8 1.22 0.5
– 0.0400″ 1.0 1.52 0.5
– 0.0500″ 1.3 1.91 1.0
– 0.0630″ 1.6 2.40 1.0
– 0.0800″ 2.0 3.05 1.0
– 0.0900″ 2.3 3.43 1.0
– 0.1000″ 2.5 3.81 1.0
– 0.1250″ 3.2 4.76 1.5
– 0.1600″ 4.06 6.10 2.0
– 0.1900″ 4.83 7.24 2.0
– 0.2500″ 6.35 9.53 2.5
  • *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.

Example

Minimum Bending Height: Normal Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness (Gauge) Thickness (Inch) Limit h (mm)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 26 0.0179″ 9.0
24 0.0239″ 9.0
22 0.0299″ 4.2
20 0.0359″ 4.3
19 0.0418″ 4.3
18 0.0478″ 5.5
17 0.0538″ 5.5
16 0.0598″ 6.8
14 0.0747″ 8.2
13 0.0897″ 9.4
12 0.1046″ 10.7
11 0.1196″ 13.3
10 0.1345″ 13.9
8 0.1644″ 22.5
7 0.1793″ 22.5
6 0.1943″ 19.5
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 3.2
22 0.0336″ 4.2
20 0.0396″ 4.3
18 0.0516″ 5.5
16 0.0635″ 6.8
14 0.0785″ 8.2
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 26 0.0187″ 9.0
24 0.0250″ 9.0
22 0.0312″ 4.2
20 0.0375″ 4.3
19 0.0437″ 4.3
18 0.0500″ 5.5
17 0.0562″ 6.8
16 0.0625″ 6.8
14 0.0781″ 8.2
13 0.0937″ 9.4
12 0.1094″ 10.7
11 0.1250″ 13.3
10 0.1406″ 13.9
8 0.1719″ 16.8
7 0.1875″ 17.4
3 0.2500″ 23.5
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)
 26 0.0187″ 9.0
24 0.0250″ 9.0
22 0.0312″ 9.0
20 0.0375″ 9.0
18 0.0500″ 9.0
16 0.0625″ 9.0
14 0.0781″ 9.0
12 0.1094″ 9.0
11 0.1250″ 16.0
10 0.1406″ 16.0
7 0.1875″ 22.5
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0200″ 2.7
– 0.0250″ 3.2
– 0.0320″ 4.2
– 0.0400″ 4.3
– 0.0500″ 5.5
– 0.0630″ 6.8
– 0.0800″ 8.2
– 0.0900″ 9.4
– 0.1000″ 9.4
– 0.1250″ 13.3
– 0.1600″ 16.0
– 0.1900″ 16.0
– 0.2500″ 22.5

Example

Minimum Bending Height : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness (Gauge) Thickness (Inch) Limit h (mm)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 22 0.0299″ 2.7
20 0.0359″ 2.5
19 0.0418″ 2.2
18 0.0478″ 3.1
17 0.0538″ 2.8
16 0.0598″ 3.8
14 0.0747″ 4.4
13 0.0897″ 4.8
12 0.1046″ 5.4
11 0.1196″ 7.2
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 1.8
22 0.0336″ 2.5
20 0.0396″ 2.3
18 0.0516″ 2.9
16 0.0635″ 3.6
14 0.0785″ 4.2
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 22 0.0312″ 2.6
20 0.0375″ 2.4
19 0.0437″ 2.1
18 0.0500″ 3.0
17 0.0562″ 3.9
16 0.0625″ 3.6
14 0.0781″ 4.2
13 0.0937″ 4.6
12 0.1094″ 5.1
11 0.1250″ 6.9
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0250″ 1.9
– 0.0320″ 2.6
– 0.0400″ 2.3
– 0.0500″ 3.0
– 0.0630″ 3.6
– 0.0800″ 4.1
– 0.0900″ 4.8
– 0.1000″ 4.3
– 0.1250″ 6.9

Example

Width Specification Range for Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet thickness Thickness (Inch) Dimensional range w
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel
  • Hot Rolled Low Carbon Steel
 26 0.0179″ 25~1016
24 0.0239″
22 0.0299″ 5~1200
20 0.0359″
19 0.0418″
18 0.0478″
17 0.0538″
16 0.0598″
14 0.0747″
13 0.0897″ 10~1200
12 0.1046″
11 0.1196″
10 0.1345″
8 0.1644″ 25~762
7 0.1793″ 25~635
6 0.1943″ 10~1200
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Galvanized)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot Galvanized)
 24 0.0276″ 5~1200
22 0.0336″
20 0.0396″
18 0.0516″
16 0.0635″
14 0.0785″
  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 304 Stainless Steel (No.4)
 26 0.0179″ 25~1016
24 0.0239″
22 0.0312″ 5~1200
20 0.0375″
19 0.0437″
18 0.0500″
17 0.0562″
16 0.0625″
14 0.0781″ 10~1200
13 0.0937″
12 0.1094″
11 0.1250″
10 0.1406″
8 0.1719″
7 0.1875″
3 0.2500″
  • 316 Stainless Steel (2B)
 26 0.0187″ 25~1016
24 0.0250″
22 0.0312″
20 0.0375″
18 0.0500″
16 0.0625″
14 0.0781″
12 0.1094″ 25~635
11 0.1250″ 25~1016
10 0.1406″ 25~762
7 0.1875″ 25~635
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 6061 Aluminum Alloy
 – 0.0200″ 10~1200
– 0.0250″
– 0.0320″
– 0.0400″
– 0.0500″
– 0.0630″
– 0.0800″
– 0.0900″
– 0.1000″
– 0.1250″
– 0.160″ 25~1016
– 0.190″ 25~635
– 0.250″ 25~508

Example

Minimum Angle for Acute Angle Bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

The angle (θ) for acute angle bending must be 30° or more.

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, this must be 3 mm or more.)

Example

Metric Thickness Gauge Standard

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

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness Limit a Limit b Limit c
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
  • 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
Sheet Thickness Limit a Limit b Limit c
  • Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims)
0.1 1.0 –
0.2
0.3
0.5
Sheet Thickness Limit a Limit b Limit c
  • 304 Stainless Steel (H) (for Shims)
0.05 0.5 –
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.8 0.8
1.0 1.0
Sheet Thickness Limit a Limit b Limit c
PET Acrylic Polycarbonate PVC
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 –
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

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

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
  • 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
Sheet Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
  • 304 Stainless Steel (single-sided #400-grit polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (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
Sheet Thickness Limit d Limit w1 Limit w2
Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims) 304 Stainless Steel(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
Sheet 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

Example

Minimum Size of Cutout Shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet Thickness Minimum Value Limit Value
Cutout Width/Depth A
Cold Rolled Low Carbon Steel (for Shims) 0.1 0.5 0.3
0.2
0.3
0.5 0.8 0.4
304 Stainless Steel(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

Example

Minimum Slit Width (when the part is unfolded).

Machining Limits, Size Range

Sheet 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)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 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

Material Sheet Thickness Limit h
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
 0.8 4.2
1.0 4.3
1.2 5.5
1.6 6.8
2.0 8.2
2.3 9.4
3.2 13.3
4.5 17.4
6.0 23.5
9.0 33.5
10.0 46.5
12.0 62.0
16.0 88.5
Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) 0.8 4.2
1.0 4.3
1.2 4.5
1.6 5.8
2.0 7.0
2.3 8.3
3.2 11.1
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
 0.8 4.2
1.0 4.3
1.2 4.5
1.5 6.0
2.0 7.1
2.5 11.3
3.0 11.5
4.0 17.2
5.0 23.5
6.0 25.0
9.0 39.0
10.0 46.5
12.0 62.0
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 0.8 4.2
1.0 4.3
1.2 5.5
1.5 6.0
1.6 6.0
2.0 8.2
2.5 10.0
3.0 13.3
4.0 17.2
5.0 27.0
6.0 28.0
  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—
 0.8 4.2
1.0 4.3
1.5 6.0

Example

Minimum Bending Height : R-bend shape

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet Thickness Limit h
Low Carbon Steel 0.8 2.6
1.0 2.3
1.2 3.1
1.6 3.6
2.0 4.2
2.3 4.8
3.2 6.9
Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) 0.8 2.6
1.0 2.3
1.2 2.1
1.6 2.6
2.0 3.0
2.3 3.7
3.2 4.7
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 430 SS (2B)
 0.8 2.6
1.0 2.3
1.2 2.1
1.5 3.0
2.0 3.1
2.5 6.3
3.0 5.5
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 0.8 2.6
1.0 2.3
1.2 2.1
1.5 3.0
1.6 2.8
2.0 3.1
2.5 5.0
3.0 5.5
  • Perforated Metal
  • —60° staggered round hole type—
 0.8 2.6
1.0 2.3
1.5 3.0

Example

The minimum bending height

Machining Limits, Size Range

Material Sheet Thickness Surface Treatment
None
  • Paint
  • Electroless Nickel Plating
  • Black oxide
  • Trivalent Chromate (Clear)
  • Trivalent Chromate (Black)
  • Electrolytic Galvanized
  • Hot Galvanized
Limit a
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) with Electrolytic Zinc Plating
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold Rolled) with Hot Zinc Plating
 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 Sheet Thickness Surface Finish
  • 2B
  • Single-sided #400 Brushed
  • Single-sided hairline finish
  • No.1
Limit a
  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 430 Stainless Steel
 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 Sheet Thickness Surface Treatment
None
  • Clear Anodize
  • Black Anodize
  • Black Anodize (matte)
  • (Outer Diameter ≤ 300 mm)
  • Clear Anodize
  • Black Anodize
  • Black Anodize (matte)
  • (Outer Diameter > 300 mm)
Limit a
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 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 Sheet 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

Sheet Thickness Dimensional Range w
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
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 –
Sheet 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

Material Sheet Thickness Hole Type
Through Hole Slotted/Rectangular Hole Tapped Hole Burring Tap Hole Countersunk Holes
Minimum a *1 Limit a Minimum a *1 Limit a Minimum a *2 Limit a Limit a *1 Minimum a Limit a
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
 0.8 4.2 2.0 – 4.2 – – 4.2 – –
1.0 4.3 4.3 4.8 2.7 4.3
1.2 5.5 3.0 5.5 6.0 3.9 5.5
1.6 6.8 3.5 6.8 7.3 5.2 6.8
2.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 8.7 6.6 – 8.0 4.0
2.3 9.3 5.0 9.3 9.9 7.8 9.3 5.0
3.2 13.3 6.5 13.3 13.8 11.7 12.1 6.5
4.5 17.4 9.5 17.4 18.4 16.3 18.4 9.5
6.0 23.5 14.0 23.5 24.5 22.4 24.5 16.0
9.0 33.5 21.5 33.5 34.5 32.4 33.5 21.5
10.0 46.5 22.5 48.5 47.5 47.5 46.5 46.5
12.0 62.0 26.5 62.0 63.0 63.0 62.0 62.0
16.0 88.5 34.5 88.5 89.5 89.5 88.5 88.5
Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) 0.8 4.2 2.0 4.2 2.0 – – 4.2 – –
1.0 4.3 4.3 5.3 3.2 4.3
1.2 4.5 3.0 4.5 3.0 5.5 3.4 4.5
1.6 5.8 3.5 – 5.8 6.8 4.7 5.8
2.0 7.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 8.0 5.9 – 8.0 4.0
2.3 8.3 5.0 8.3 5.0 9.3 7.2 9.3 5.0
3.2 11.1 6.5 11.1 6.0 12.1 10.0 12.1 6.5
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
 0.8 4.2 2.0 – 4.2 – – 4.2 – –
1.0 4.3 4.3 5.3 3.2 4.3
1.2 4.5 3.0 4.5 5.5 3.4 4.5
1.5 6.0 3.5 6.0 7.0 4.9 6.0
2.0 7.1 4.0 7.1 8.1 6.0 – 8.1 4.0
2.5 11.3 6.3 11.3 12.3 10.2 12.3 6.3
3.0 11.5 6.5 11.5 12.5 10.4 12.5 6.5
4.0 17.2 11.5 17.2 18.2 16.1 18.2 11.5
5.0 23.5 14.0 23.5 24.5 22.4 24.5 15.0
6.0 25.0 19.0 25.0 26.0 24.0 26.0 17.0
9.0 39.0 20.5 39.0 40.0 40.0 39.0 39.0
10.0 46.5 22.5 46.5 47.5 47.5 46.5 46.5
12.0 62.0 26.5 62.0 63.0 63.0 62.0 62.0
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 0.8 4.2 4.2 – 4.2 – – 4.2 – –
1.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 5.2 4.3 4.3
1.2 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
1.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.0
1.6 6.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.0
2.0 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 – 8.2 8.2
2.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 11.0 10.0 10.5 10.0
3.0 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3
4.0 17.2 17.2 17.2 18.2 17.2 18.2 17.2
5.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0
6.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 28.0
  • Perforiertes Metall
  • —60° staggered round hole type—
 0.8 4.2 2.0 – 4.2 – – – – –
1.0 4.3 4.3
1.5 6.0 3.5 6.0
  • *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

Material Sheet Thickness Hole Type
Through Hole Slotted/Rectangular Hole Tapped Hole Burring Tap Hole Countersunk Holes
Minimum a *1 Limit a Minimum a *1 Limit a Minimum a *2 Limit a Limit a *1 Minimum a Limit a
  • Low Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Hot)
 0.8 2.6 0.4 – 2.6 – – 2.6 – –
1.0 2.3 0.1 2.3 2.8 0.7 2.3
1.2 3.1 0.6 3.1 3.6 1.5 3.1
1.6 3.6 0.3 3.6 4.1 2.0 3.6
2.0 4.0 0.1 4.0 4.7 2.6 – 4.0 0.1
2.3 4.7 0.4 4.7 5.3 3.2 4.7 0.4
3.2 6.9 0.1 6.9 7.4 5.3 5.7 0.1
Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating) 0.8 2.6 0.4 2.6 0.4 – – 2.6 – –
1.0 2.3 0.1 2.3 0.1 3.3 1.2 2.3
1.2 2.1 0.6 2.1 0.6 3.1 1.0 2.1
1.6 2.6 0.3 – 2.6 3.6 1.5 2.6
2.0 3.0 0.1 3.0 0.1 4.0 1.9 – 4.0 0.1
2.3 3.7 0.4 3.7 0.4 4.7 2.6 4.7 0.4
3.2 4.7 0.1 4.7 0.1 5.7 3.6 5.7 0.1
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 430 SS (2B)
 0.8 2.6 0.4 – 2.6 – – 2.6 – –
1.0 2.3 1.0 2.3 3.3 1.2 2.3
1.2 2.1 0.6 2.1 3.1 1.0 2.1
1.5 3.0 0.5 3.0 4.0 1.9 3.0
2.0 3.1 0.1 3.1 4.1 2.0 – 4.1 0.1
2.5 6.3 1.3 6.3 7.3 5.2 7.3 1.3
3.0 5.5 0.5 5.5 6.5 4.4 6.5 0.5
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 0.8 2.6 0.4 – 2.6 – – 2.6 – –
1.0 2.2 0.1 2.3 3.2 1.1 2.2
1.2 1.9 0.1 3.1 2.9 0.8 1.9
1.5 3.0 0.5 3.0 4.0 1.9 3.0
1.6 2.8 0.3 2.8 3.8 1.7 2.8
2.0 3.1 0.1 4.2 4.1 2.0 – 4.1 0.1
2.5 5.0 0.1 5.0 6.0 4.0 5.5 0.1
3.0 5.5 0.1 7.3 6.5 4.4 6.5 0.1
  • Perforiertes Metall
  • —60° staggered round hole type—
 0.8 2.6 0.4 – 2.6 – – – – –
1.0 2.3 0.1 2.3
1.5 3.0 0.5 3.0
  • *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

Sheet Thickness Minimum a *1 Minimum b *2 Limit c
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
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 5052 Aluminum Alloy

Example

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

Machining Limits, Size Range

No Opening (See: Minimum Distance Between a Hole and Bend h1 With Opening (Minimum Distance Between Nearest Hole and Bend) h2
Material Sheet 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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
 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 Sheet 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
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (#400)
  • 304 SS (Hairline Finish)
  • 430 SS (2B)
 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 Sheet 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
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
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
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • Low Carbon Steel (Electrolytic Zinc Plating)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished)
  • 304 Stainless Steel (Single-sided hairline finish)
  • 430 Stainless Steel (2B)
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
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

Range of Machining Limits
Plate Thickness Engraving and edge Through Hole・Tapped Hole・Countersunk Holes・Slotted/Rectangular hole Burring Tap Hole
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
  • 304 SS (No.1)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
 Limit a Minimum b Limit b Minimum 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

  • *All holes are calculated from the outermost diameter to the minimum distance fromthe outside of the engraved letter.
  • *Only for friction drilled/tapped holes, the limit valuec is uniformly3.0 mm.
  • *If the value is below the guaranteed range, the engraved may be deformed.

Minimum distance between engraving and nut

Machining Limits, Size Range

Nut (Press-fit) material properties
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
Minimum a Limit a Minimum 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
Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
Minimum a Limit a Minimum 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 minimum distance (limit value) from the outside of the engraved letter.
  • *If the value is below the guaranteed range, the engraved may be deformed.

Minimum distance between engraving and bending

Machining Limits, Size Range

Machining Limits
material properties Plate Thickness Minimum h Limit h
  • Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot)
  • 1018 Carbon Steel
 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
  • 304 SS (2B)
  • 430 SS (2B)
  • 304 SS (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 minimum distance (limit value) from the outside of the engraved letter.
  • *If the value is below the guaranteed range, the engraved 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 Sheet Thickness is 9 mm, the acute angle (θ) must be 88° or more.)
Material Sheet Thickness Bend angle
304 SS (2B) 6.0 θ≥50°
  • 5052 Aluminum Alloy
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Clear Anodize​
  • 5052 AL Alloy Pre-Finish, Black Anodize​
 2.5　3.0　4.0　5.0 θ≥60°
6.0 θ≥88°
Low Carbon Steel (Cold/Hot) 4.5　6.0
304 SS (No.1) 9.0　10.0　12.0
1018 Carbon Steel 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, this must be 3 mm or more.)

Example

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