Design Engineering & DFM Services
Before we cut a single piece of metal, we review your design. Our engineering team identifies potential issues, suggests improvements, and optimizes your parts for manufacturability—saving you time and money on every job.
Is DFM Review Right for Your Project?
Our free Design for Manufacturability review helps engineers and buyers optimize their sheet metal projects before production begins.
Product Engineers
Get expert feedback on your designs before committing to production. We identify manufacturability issues and suggest optimizations that improve quality while reducing costs.
- DFM feedback within 24 hours
- Direct access to our engineers
- Unlimited design iterations
Prototype Developers
Iterate quickly on new product designs with our rapid feedback cycle. We help you refine prototypes efficiently, catching problems early before they become expensive production issues.
- Fast iteration cycles
- Catch issues before production
- Same process from prototype to production
Cost-Conscious Buyers
Looking to reduce manufacturing costs without sacrificing quality? Our DFM review identifies material savings, simplified processes, and tolerance adjustments that lower your piece price.
- 10-30% typical cost savings
- Material optimization
- Process simplification
Cut Costs Before You Cut Metal
Every design gets a full engineering review—included free with your quote. The result? Significant savings before production even starts.
How Our DFM Review Works
You send your design. We analyze every dimension, bend, hole, and tolerance against real production constraints. Within 24 hours, you get a detailed report showing exactly how to reduce costs and avoid manufacturing issues.
What We Catch (So You Don't Pay for It Later)
Our engineering review identifies issues that would cause problems—or cost you money—in production.
Missing Bend Reliefs
Flagged before production to prevent material tearing and cracking during forming operations.
Hole Positioning Issues
Holes too close to bends are repositioned to prevent deformation and maintain structural integrity.
Overly Tight Tolerances
Adjusted where they won't affect fit—saving you money on unnecessary precision requirements.
Material Over-Specification
Expensive materials identified when a lower-cost grade would perform identically for your application.
Inefficient Nesting
Optimized sheet layouts that reduce material waste and lower your per-piece cost.
Bend Sequence Problems
Reordered bend sequences that work with our press brakes, avoiding tooling collisions.
Send Us Whatever You've Got
Don't worry about file conversion—we handle it. Just send your design in whatever format you have, and we'll take it from there.
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ParasolidDesign Engineering FAQ
Is the DFM review really free?
Yes, every quote includes a free Design for Manufacturability review. We identify cost-saving opportunities and potential issues before you commit to production. There's no obligation—it's how we do business.
What file formats do you accept for review?
We accept all major CAD formats including STEP, SolidWorks, DXF, DWG, IGES, Parasolid, Inventor, and PDFs with dimensions. We handle the file conversion—just send what you have.
How long does a DFM review take?
Most DFM reviews are completed within 24 hours. Complex assemblies with multiple parts may take 48 hours. Rush reviews are available for urgent projects.
What cost savings can I expect from DFM?
Our customers typically see 10-30% cost reductions through DFM optimization. Savings come from material optimization, simplified bend sequences, reduced secondary operations, and tolerance adjustments that don't affect fit or function.
Do you provide engineering support for prototypes?
Absolutely. We specialize in helping customers iterate through prototype designs quickly. You talk directly to our engineers, and we provide fast feedback on design changes to accelerate your development cycle.
Can you help if I only have a sketch or concept?
Yes, we can work from sketches, hand drawings, or even existing physical parts. Our engineering team can help develop your concept into production-ready CAD files, though CAD development is quoted separately from manufacturing.
Let's Find the Savings in Your Design
Send us your files. We'll show you exactly where you can cut costs—before you spend a dollar on production.