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Customization Buddy Checklist
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Written by Thomas Brandwijk
Updated over 4 months ago

Customization Buddy Checklist 🛠️

Hey there, customization champion! 🏆 Before you wrap things up, let’s run through this quick checklist together. Each section is tied to a specific Preset in the portal viewer, so we’ll be checking everything in the right spot. Ready? Let’s do this! 🎉



Scan Results

  • Check if parts are too large for stock.

  • Review any oversized parts; revise as needed.


Part Details

Plates

  • Spot any uncommon plate thicknesses, especially over 20mm (e.g., 24mm or 34mm).

  • Double-check if these are triclad plates or profiles.

Profiles

  • Ensure parts labeled as profiles truly are profiles, not plates (like flat bars or pipes).

  • Confirm triclad profiles are correctly validated.

  • Watch out for unusual flat bar dimensions; they might need to be processed as plates.

Markers

  • Identify any markers needing a .step export.

  • Check if these parts should be processed as special milling parts.

Materials

  • Verify all parts have a material assigned.

  • Confirm all profiles have the same material (e.g., aluminium 6060T6 or 6082).

  • Make sure plate parts don't mistakenly share the same material as profiles.


Sorting

  • Ensure every part has an assembly name.

  • Do a quick scan to check parts are in the correct assembly.

  • Shorten any overly long assembly names to fit on small plates.


Welding

Structure Types

  • Shell: Check all skin plates, bulkheads, plate flanges, and diamond plates.

  • Primary: Verify all construction parts with flanges.

  • Secondary: Ensure remaining construction is correct (e.g., intercostals, knees, stringers).

Custom Weld Marking Pattern

  • Apply client-specific weld patterns where needed.


Plate Details

Print Sides

  • Double-check primary construction for double print if using weld marking.

  • Verify shell plating has the marking side on the inside/construction side.

  • Ensure cut flanges have the marking side where the frame connects.


Bevels

  • Add bevel codes where necessary, especially for parts under 10mm thick.

  • Make sure bevel codes are applied to the correct spot.


Overlength

Bend Parts (2D)

  • Parts with a radius < R300mm? Add 50mm overlength.

  • Parts with a radius > R300mm? Add 100mm overlength.

Formed Parts (3D)

  • Check if formed parts need overlength; use the same method as for bend parts.

  • For any doubts, consult the expert.

Section Overlength

  • Confirm if a section needs overlength for assembly and welding.


Forming

  • Double-check if any formed parts need to be marked as "forming: yes."

  • Discuss with an expert if unsure about extreme shapes.

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