"Rich Grise" wrote
I'm designing a sort of rack to carry hot plates with. I've come up with a
> sort of finger thing for the underside of the plates, made of probably
> 304L or 316L, about .093 thick, bent to look like this:
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> And I'm wondering, how do I present this to a metal-bending outfit? >
> Will just the 3 views + isometric do, or should I show them the pre-bent
> flat profile and call out the bends, or something else?
>
Far more complex parts have been made with just a three view print. When using a program that will make a flat pattern for you, I would add that to the drawing (make sure you have the correct material, and gauge set to get the correct bend allowances). The isometric should only be used to make visualizing easier, so add it if it does not crowd your print.
Just remember when in doubt ask your venders for their preferences, they have to do the work so have a vested interest in getting what they need to make you happy (and maybe make it better). Some of the preceding depends on volume, for a couple prototypes you obviously can leave more to the vender then a high volume production item.