KINGSFORM Resource Center

Prepare drawings and project information that can be quoted and manufactured.

• Drawing formats and required information
• Dimensions, tolerances, holes and bends
• Quoting without a complete drawing
• Design for manufacturability

Compare materials around structure, environment, weight and cost.

• Carbon steel, stainless, aluminum and galvanized steel
• Sheet thickness selection
• Tube diameter, wall and section
• Outdoor and load-bearing materials

Understand the processes and design limits behind different part structures.

• Cutting, punching and bending
• Tube bending and end forming
• Welding, hardware and assembly
• Prototyping and batch production

Select finishes around environment, appearance, corrosion protection and cost.

• Powder coating, plating and hot-dip galvanizing
• Anodizing, brushing and polishing
• Outdoor and humid environments
• Color, cost and corrosion comparison

Define practical inspection requirements around material, structure and process.

• Cutting, bending and hole tolerances
• Welded assembly dimensional control
• First article and batch sampling
• Surface, packing and pre-shipment checks

Reduce communication cost through RFQ, samples, production and delivery.

• Quotation information and MOQ
• Sample-to-production workflow
• Lead time, tooling and cost drivers
• Packing, shipping and information protection