Operations

Secondary operations, precision after cutting.

Every secondary operation is priced separately with its own machine parameters, tool library and quality rules. Glintify automatically detects which operations are required, directly from the geometry.

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Angle, radius, changeover

Bending

Bending is calculated per part with the right tool and changeover time. Hem bends and rolled edges are handled separately.

Quality rules

Small bend radius: < 1·t → warning

Short bend flange: < 3·t → tearing risk

Welding

Weld seams are found between the parts of a STEP assembly and measured in length. Throat thickness a, process and the drawing's weld symbols drive the calculation.

Quality rules

A seam without throat a, or awaiting confirmation, gets no direct price

The drawing states more welds than the geometry has: the price is blocked until the joint has been pointed out

CNC drilling

For holes with tight tolerances, threads, countersinks and deep machining that can't be done in laser or punching.

Quality rules

Hole depth > 5·Ø → special drill required

Thread at hole bottom → bottom-tapped thread

Tapping

Threads are detected from PMI or geometry, M, UNF, UNC, pipe thread. Cut or rolled thread depending on material and requirements.

Quality rules

Thread at hole bottom < 2·pitch → tap breakage risk

Material > 35 HRC → roll tap or thread milling

Countersinking & spotfacing

Countersinks for screw and bolt joints. Spotfacing for nut and washer seats. Automatic detection from the geometry.

Quality rules

Countersink depth > material thickness/2 → break-through risk

Uneven edges → deburr before sinking

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Sharp edges removed, clean surface

Deburring & grinding

Deburring after cutting, punching or drilling. Grinding for weld joints, surface finish and tolerance adjustment.

Quality rules

Stainless requires dedicated grinding equipment (corrosion)

Surface finish Ra < 0.8 → multi-stage grinding

Powder coating & surface treatment

Surface area calculated from the geometry. RAL library, pretreatment, masking areas and curing cycle in the calculation.

Quality rules

Sharp edge < 0.5 mm → coverage issue

Uncleaned surface → adhesion failure

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Assembly, fixture, packaging

Assembly

Assembling multiple parts into a finished product. Fixtures, press fits, screw joints and packaging are included in the calculation.

Quality rules

Press fit with excessive interference → material damage

Screw joint without torque spec → risk

Purchased hardware and fasteners

Purchased hardware in the STEP assembly is recognised by its designation and priced as purchase plus fitting method, never as a manufactured part or a weld.

Quality rules

A designation missing from the price list gives the status Price missing and blocks the direct price

A type without a chosen method gives the status Method missing and the line goes to the estimator

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