What to check first
Run through these basics before upload.
- Flat blank fit currently uses a 59.00 x 119.25 inch rule.
- Online bend length currently tops out at 120 inches.
- Large parts can still be uploaded when the buyer expects review.
Resources
Min and max part-size rules for the online quote flow.
This page turns the core dimensional rules into a buyer-friendly reference that can rank for size-limit intent and reduce bad uploads.
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Written around real quote behavior
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Before Upload
What to get right before the file goes in.
These are the prep decisions that usually make the difference between a clean quote and a frustrating one.
What usually goes wrong
Most upload trouble starts with a mismatch between the file and the real part.
- Checking only the finished size and not the flat blank on formed parts.
- Assuming a long formed part will fit because the 3D model looks compact.
- Ignoring the current online flat blank fit rules when quoting large panels.
What a better file changes
A cleaner file makes the result easier to trust.
- Reduces wrong-fit uploads before they happen.
- Strengthens technical-commercial search coverage.
- Supports technical specs and formed-part pages.
How The Tool Responds
What the quote system will do with the file.
The site is not just storing the file. It is classifying the part, building preview logic, and deciding whether the row deserves an instant number.
What the system is looking for
The quote tool is trying to route the part into the right manufacturing path.
- Flat parts are checked against the online blank fit rule.
- Formed parts are checked against an estimated flat blank as well as brake length.
- Oversize parts should route to review instead of forcing a bad instant quote.
When review is normal
Review is the correct answer when the file or part is outside the safe instant-quote envelope.
- Flat blanks larger than the online sheet fit.
- Bend lengths beyond the brake limit.
- Parts whose unfolded size is too large even if the formed model looks manageable.
How to keep the next step obvious
The easiest way to avoid friction is to upload a file that matches the real part state.
- Use a flat file for flat parts.
- Use formed STEP for bent parts.
- Let quantity, material, and thickness changes happen in the quote table instead of in the CAD file.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before they upload.
What happens if my flat part exceeds the online sheet fit?
The quote flow should push that row into manual review instead of forcing through an incorrect instant price.
Does bend length use the same limit as blank size?
No. Bend length is checked separately for formed parts and is governed by the online brake-length limit.
Should I still upload a large part if I expect review?
Yes. The system can still be used to start the review path as long as the file type itself is supported.
Related Pages
Keep exploring the quote workflow.
Ready To Upload
Move from research into the live quote tool.
Once the file is ready, upload DXF, STEP, or STP and continue through the guided quote flow.