PACKAGING AND SHIPMENT GUIDE

FOR METAL PARTS

THE IDEAL PACKAGE ANTI-RUST REPORT PACKAGING USING:

1. Parts are delivered clean, dry, safely covered. Ensure metal parts are clean and dry to prevent them from rusting! Your Xometry Account
2. Every Production Order is packed in separate Parts made of corrosion-prone steel My Orders - Order details - Shipping
brand new cardboard box(es) of max. 25 kg each. (Grades 1.0XXX, 1.2XXX, 1.6XXX, 1.7XXX, 1.8XXX) 1. Follow the web link: partner.xometry.de/orders
3. No empty space in the box: parts cannot move around. Required immediate anti-corrosion treatment after production.
2. Select proper PO to report and click «Order details»
4. Parts cannot touch each other: wrapped in paper and Don’t know what to use? Ask Xometry.
3. Click «Add shipping» and upload package dimensions and photos.
separated by cardboard pads.
5. Corrosion-prone steels are preserved with anti-corrosion Anti-corrosion materials. Please, use: Email
materials right after production. . Anti-corrosion sprays and oils (for example, Feel free to contact us if you have any questions:
6. Boxes are securely packed, with clearly visible delivery Castrol Rustilo) to spray all surfaces, holes and grooves.
and handling labels attached. . Anti-corrosion paper (VCI) to wrap and protect parts production@xometry.de
Do not forger to write the Production Order number (e.g. PO-1234-5678)
7. No branded packaging is allowed. against corrosion.

RECOMMENDED PACKAGING MATERIALS:

LAYERED CARDBOARD KRAFT (BROWN) PAPER CARDBOARD DIVIDERS MESH (NET) SLEEVE STRETCH FILM / ADHESIVE (GLUE) TAPE HANDLING LABELS LOOSE FILLING CHIPS PACKING SLIP
BOXES To wrap parts, to prevent To prevent contact with other To protect turning parts. PLASTIC FOIL With min. Width of 48 mm Required: Hard chips are highly For any documents required
contact with other parts and parts and movement. to pack boxes securely. «Fragile» recomended for better outside the box.
Sized to match the dimensions, To protect heavy boxes
weight and number of parts fill in empty spaces. You can re-use cardboard if it from damage and water «Keep dry» protection.
ONLY USE: new corrugated is dry and clean. during transportation. «Handle with care»
cardboard boxes with 2-3 walls. «This way up».
STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
re-used cardboard or plastic
boxes.

PREPARE PARTS FOR PACKAGING NEVER DO IT

THE FOLLOWING MAY

CAUSE DAMAGE TO PARTS
DURING TRANSPORTATION:

PARTS MUST BE COUNT THE PARTS PHOTO APPLY ANTI- WRAP EACH PROTECT SHARP PHOTO
NEVER WRAP THE PARTS IN
CLEAN, DRY AND TWICE! CHECKPOINT CORROSION SPRAY PART IN PAPER OR EDGES AND CHECKPOINT
UNDAMAGED Double check the number Take a photo of parts Spray all surfaces, holes IN MESH SLEEVE PROTRUDING Take a photo of PLASTIC (FOIL, BUBBLE, ETC.)
of parts against the before packaging them. and grooves immediately individually packed parts.
If necessary, repair the (IF APPLICABLE) ELEMENTS As this may cause condensation
Production Order. Upload photos online in after production. Upload photos online in
parts, clean and dry them This prevents any unwanted Use edge covers and subsequent corrosion.
My Orders - Order details My Orders - Order
before packaging. contact with parts. or similar protection
- Shipping details - Shipping
For carbon steel and to do this.
corrosion-prone metals, use
anti-corrosion paper (VCI).

NEVER OVERLOAD THE BOX

PLACE PARTS IN BOX AND FILL IN EMPTY SPACE MAX. 25KG ALLOWED
Boxes are more likely to be damaged
or broken during transportation
if they are too heavy.

NEVER LEAVE EMPTY SPACE

63% of damage claims are caused
by box contents moving around
MAKE A PROTECTIVE USE CARDBOARD PHOTO MAX. 25KG PER BOX FILL IN ALL EMPTY PHOTO during transportation.
CARDBOARD WALL SEPARATORS CHECKPOINT Boxes must not weigh more SPACE CHECKPOINT
than 25 kg. Use multiple boxes
INSIDE THE BOX Using cardboard separators Take a photo of individually Use folded or rolled Take a photo of individually
prevents contact with packed parts. Upload photos if necessary. packed parts. Upload photos
Create 3 layers on the bottom, corrugated cardboard so that
sides and top inside the box other parts. online in My Orders - Order the package retains its shape online in My Orders -
details - Shipping. Order details - Shipping.
to protect the external walls. under pressure and its contents NEVER KEEP CARDBOARD BOXES
are well protected.
IN A HUMID ROOM
This causes cardboard to lose
its rigidity and shock absorbing
properties.

ARRANGE SHIPPING, LABELS AND DISPATCH

NEVER USE SHREDDED PAPER

Shredded paper does not
provide sufficient protection
during transportation.

WEIGHT AND MEASURE THE PACKAGE PROVIDE DELIVERY INFORMATION DOWNLOAD AND PRINT SHIPPING DOCS
If there are several boxes, weigh and measure them separately. Submit the number of boxes, weight, size and photos of parts 1. Docs from the «into the box» section should be attached
and packaging to My Orders - Order details - Shipping. to the box.
2. Docs from the «on the box» section should be attached
NEVER USE BRANDED
to the sealed box. PACKAGING
If applicable, docs from the «to courier» section should be
signed and given to the courier.

SEAL AND WRAP BOX(ES)

DO NOT USE BRANDED TAPE THE BOX WRAP THE BOX WITH STRETCH PUT HANDLING LABEL IF NECESSARY, USE A PALLET ATTACH THE LABELS HANDOVER TO COURIER
PACKAGING Once closed, tape the box so that it cannot FILM AND GLUE TAPE ON EACH BOX Do not exceed the pallet dimensions. 1. Attach the label(s) you printed from The courier will arrive on the date
be opened. Make sure the flaps are shut To ensure that the pallet is stable, stack the Shipping section. and time agreed with Xometry.
No branded packaging allowed. With at least 4 layers of film Required:
tight for a strong seal. items in rows and offset. Wrap the pallet 2. Attach the courier’s shipping label. If you have any questions, please
«Fragile»
with stretch film and packing straps so Ensure the labels are clearly visible. email production@xometry.de with
Use Xometry Branded Tape if you have it. «Keep dry»
that nothing moves. the Production Order number in the
«Handle with care»
email subject line.
«This way up».
One pallet = 350 kg. max.
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FOR PLASTIC 3D PRINTING PARTS WHERE BIG IDEAS ARE BUILT

THE IDEAL PACKAGE REPORT PACKAGING USING:

1. Parts are delivered clean and dry. Your Xometry Account My Orders - Order details - Shipping
2. Every Production Order is packed in separate and brand new cardboard boxes. 1. Follow the web link: partner.xometry.de/orders
3. No empty space in the box so parts cannot move around. 2. Select proper PO to report and click «Order details»
4. Parts are wrapped in paper and separated by cardboard dividers so they cannot touch each other. 3. Click «Add shipping» and upload package dimensions and photos.
5. Parts are preserved with anti-corrosion materials right after production.
6. Boxes are securely packed with clearly visible delivery and handling labels attached. Email
7. No branded packaging is allowed. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions: production@xometry.de
Do not forger to write the Production Order number (e.g. PO-1234-5678)

RECOMMENDED PACKAGING MATERIALS:

LAYERED CARDBOARD KRAFT (BROWN) PAPER CARDBOARD DIVIDERS MESH (NET) SLEEVE STRETCH FILM / ADHESIVE (GLUE) TAPE HANDLING LABELS LOOSE FILLING CHIPS PACKING SLIP
BOXES To wrap parts, to prevent To prevent contact with other To protect turning parts. PLASTIC FOIL With min. Width of 48 mm Required: Hard chips are highly For any documents required
contact with other parts and parts and movement. to pack boxes securely. «Fragile» recomended for better outside the box.
Sized to match the dimensions, To protect heavy boxes
weight and number of parts fill in empty spaces. You can re-use cardboard if it from damage and water «Keep dry» protection.
ONLY USE: new corrugated is dry and clean. during transportation. «Handle with care»
cardboard boxes with 2-3 walls. «This way up».
STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
re-used cardboard or plastic
boxes.

PREPARE PARTS FOR PACKAGING NEVER DO THE FOLLOWING:

THE FOLLOWING MAY

CAUSE DAMAGE TO PARTS
DURING TRANSPORTATION:

PARTS MUST BE COUNT THE PARTS PHOTO USE FILLER TO WRAP EACH PHOTO
NEVER WRAP THE PARTS IN
CLEAN, DRY AND TWICE! CHECKPOINT SECURE PARTS PART IN PAPER CHECKPOINT
UNDAMAGED Double check the number УAловите свое
Take a photo of parts before FROM THE INSIDE (IF APPLICABLE) Take a photo of PLASTIC (FOIL, BUBBLE, ETC.)
of parts against the packaging them. Upload individually packed parts.
If necessary, repair the Using a filler will help To prevent contact with This may cause condensation
Production Order. photos online in My Orders - protect fragile structures other parts. Upload photos online in
parts, clean and dry them and subsequent corrosion.
Order details - Shipping and protruding parts My Orders - Order
before packaging.
from damage. details - Shipping

NEVER OVERLOAD THE BOX

PLACE PARTS IN BOX AND FILL IN EMPTY SPACE (MAX. 25KG ALLOWED)
Boxes are more likely to be damaged
or broken during transportation
if they are too heavy.

NEVER LEAVE EMPTY SPACE

63% of damage claims are caused
by box contents moving around
MAKE A PROTECTIVE USE CARDBOARD PHOTO FILL IN ALL EMPTY PHOTO during transportation.
CARDBOARD WALL SEPARATORS CHECKPOINT SPACE CHECKPOINT
INSIDE THE BOX Using cardboard separators Take a photo of individually Use folded or rolled Take a photo of individually
Create 3 layers on the bottom, prevents contact with other parts. packed parts. Upload photos corrugated cardboard so that packed parts. Upload photos
sides and top inside the box online in My Orders - Order the package retains its shape online in My Orders -
details - Shipping. Order details - Shipping.
to protect the external walls. under pressure and its contents NEVER KEEP CARDBOARD BOXES
are well protected.
IN A HUMID ROOM
This causes cardboard to lose
its rigidity and shock absorbing
properties.

ARRANGE SHIPPING, LABELS AND DISPATCH

NEVER USE SHREDDED PAPER

Shredded paper does not
provide sufficient protection
during transportation.

WEIGHT AND MEASURE THE PACKAGE PROVIDE DELIVERY INFORMATION DOWNLOAD AND PRINT SHIPPING DOCS
If there are several boxes, weigh and measure them separately. Submit the number of boxes, weight, size and photos of parts 1. Docs from the «into the box» section should be attached
and packaging to My Orders - Order details - Shipping. to the box. NEVER USE BRANDED
2. Docs from the «on the box» section should be attached
to the sealed box. PACKAGING
If applicable, docs from the «to courier» section should be
signed and given to the courier.

SEAL AND WRAP BOX(ES)

DO NOT USE BRANDED TAPE THE BOX WRAP THE BOX WITH STRETCH PUT HANDLING LABEL IF NECESSARY, USE A PALLET ATTACH THE LABELS HANDOVER TO COURIER
PACKAGING Once closed, tape the box so that it cannot FILM AND GLUE TAPE ON EACH BOX Do not exceed the pallet dimensions. 1. Attach the label(s) you printed from The courier will arrive on the date
No branded packaging allowed. To ensure that the pallet is stable, stack the Shipping section. and time agreed with Xometry.
be opened. Make sure the flaps are shut With at least 4 layers of film. Required:
items in rows and offset. Wrap the pallet 2. Attach the courier’s shipping label. If you have any questions, please
tight for a strong seal. «Fragile»
with stretch film and packing straps so Ensure the labels are clearly visible. email production@xometry.de with
Use Xometry Branded Tape if you have it. «Keep dry»
that nothing moves. the Production Order number in the
«Handle with care»
«This way up». email subject line.
One pallet = 350 kg. max.