Sheet Metal Glossary

Common terms explained for buyers new to sheet metal.

DFM: Design for Manufacturing

FAT: Factory Acceptance Test

MOQ: Minimum Order Quantity

NDA: Non-Disclosure Agreement

OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer

ODM: Original Design Manufacturer

SPCC: Cold Rolled Steel

SS304/316: Stainless Steel grades

IP: Ingress Protection rating

RAL: Color standard for powder coating.