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Sheet metal engineering blog: quick summary
Sheet metal engineering blog: practical articles on design, CNC laser cutting, press brake programming and SolidWorks from Burak Engineering, Istanbul.
Practical guides on sheet-metal design, CNC laser cutting, press-brake programming and SolidWorks.
11 March 2026
Durmazlar SKY22 Press Brake: CNC Bending, Simulation and Programming
Durmazlar SKY22 press brake guide: 220-ton CNC bending, offline simulation with Metalix cncKad, tonnage analysis and SolidWorks sheet metal design services.
Read more ›11 March 2026
Durmazlar DT-10 and DT-15 Press Brakes: Technical Specifications and Bending Guide
Durmazlar DT-10 and DT-15 press brake guide: 100 and 150-ton CNC bending, offline simulation with Metalix cncKad, K-factor and SolidWorks sheet metal design.
Read more ›10 March 2026
CNC Press Brake Programming: DT-10, DT-15 and SKY22 Guide
CNC press brake programming guide for the DT-10, DT-15 and SKY22: tooling, backgauge, springback and Metalix cncKad offline programming for error-free bending.
Read more ›10 March 2026
Freelance Sheet Metal Consulting and Online Training | Tuzla, İstanbul
Freelance sheet metal consulting and online training from Tuzla, İstanbul. SolidWorks, Metalix cncKad & AutoCAD DFM, CNC programming and press brake support.
Read more ›10 March 2026
Technical Drawing, Exploded View and BOM: The Complete Guide
Complete technical drawing guide for sheet metal: ISO and DIN standards, SolidWorks dimensioning, tolerances, exploded views and BOM preparation.
Read more ›10 March 2026
Design Automation with SolidWorks Macros: A VBA Guide
SolidWorks macro VBA guide: automate repetitive design tasks, batch DXF export, BOM creation and sheet metal workflows to save 500-750 hours a year.
Read more ›10 March 2026
Metalix cncKad and AutoNest: Sheet Metal CAM Programming Guide
Metalix cncKad and AutoNest guide: sheet metal CAM programming, laser cutting, true shape nesting, press brake integration and NC code generation.
Read more ›10 March 2026
Cost Optimisation in CNC Laser Cutting: 5 Effective Methods
CNC laser cutting optimisation guide: smart nesting, material selection, cutting parameters, batch sizing and design tips to cut sheet metal costs by 30-50%.
Read more ›10 March 2026
What Is Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Analysis? Why Is It Critical in Sheet Metal?
Design for manufacturability (DFM) in sheet metal: cutting, bending and assembly rules, SolidWorks DFMXpress checks and 20-50% manufacturing cost savings.
Read more ›10 March 2026
SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn SolidWorks sheet metal design step by step: Base Flange, Edge Flange, K-factor, flat pattern and DXF export for laser cutting and production.
Read more ›10 March 2026
CNC Press Brake Bending Programming: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step CNC press brake programming guide: part analysis, die selection, bend sequencing, backgauge setup, tonnage calculation and simulation.
Read more ›10 March 2026
The 7 Most Common Sheet Metal Design Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The 7 most common sheet metal design mistakes — bend radius, K-factor, springback, tolerances — with practical solutions from Burak Engineering.
Read more ›Sheet metal engineering blog: checklist
Use this checklist to review the sheet metal engineering blog steps covered on this page:
- Durmazlar SKY22 Press Brake: CNC Bending, Simulation and Programming
- Durmazlar DT-10 and DT-15 Press Brakes: Technical Specifications and Bending Guide
- CNC Press Brake Programming: DT-10, DT-15 and SKY22 Guide
- Freelance Sheet Metal Consulting and Online Training | Tuzla, İstanbul
- Technical Drawing, Exploded View and BOM: The Complete Guide
- Design Automation with SolidWorks Macros: A VBA Guide
- Metalix cncKad and AutoNest: Sheet Metal CAM Programming Guide
- Cost Optimisation in CNC Laser Cutting: 5 Effective Methods
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What is sheet metal engineering blog?
Sheet metal engineering blog: practical articles on design, CNC laser cutting, press brake programming and SolidWorks from Burak Engineering, Istanbul.
Durmazlar SKY22 Press Brake: CNC Bending, Simulation and Programming: what should you know?
Durmazlar SKY22 press brake guide: 220-ton CNC bending, offline simulation with Metalix cncKad, tonnage analysis and SolidWorks sheet metal design services.
Durmazlar DT-10 and DT-15 Press Brakes: Technical Specifications and Bending Guide: what should you know?
Durmazlar DT-10 and DT-15 press brake guide: 100 and 150-ton CNC bending, offline simulation with Metalix cncKad, K-factor and SolidWorks sheet metal design.
CNC Press Brake Programming: DT-10, DT-15 and SKY22 Guide: what should you know?
CNC press brake programming guide for the DT-10, DT-15 and SKY22: tooling, backgauge, springback and Metalix cncKad offline programming for error-free bending.
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