Editing the Sheet Metal Default Bend Radius, Bend Allowance, Bend Deduction, or Relief Type in SOLIDWORKS
When designing sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS, understanding how to adjust key parameters like the Default Bend Radius, Bend Allowance, […]
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Converting a Solid Part to a Sheet Metal Part in SOLIDWORKS (Updated for 2024)
Converting a solid part to a sheet metal part in software like SOLIDWORKS is important for several reasons: Material Efficiency:
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Prototype Sheet Metal Fabrication That Won’t Break the Bank: 5 Tips for Startups (Updated for 2024)
Does the mere mention of prototype sheet metal fabrication make you break out in a cold sweat? It doesn’t have
Optimizing Sheet Metal Designs: 5 Tips for Mechanical Engineers
Sheet metal fabrication is a highly versatile process for creating durable parts, ranging from single prototypes to large-scale production runs.
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Cutting Through the Confusion: Laser Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting for Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
In the ever-evolving sheet metal fabrication landscape, two cutting technologies are currently recognized as the top solutions for a multitude
Supercharge Your Sheet Metal Busbar Skills (Updated for 2024)
Busbars aren’t particularly complex or glamorous, but these simple metal bars are a powerhouse (quite literally) in electrical systems. From
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Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with ASM’s Sheet Metal CAD Tooling Library (Updated for 2024)
1.074 x .665 x .130 – .059 Thickness What if you could design the most common sheet metal part features faster? With
The Hidden Gem in Metal Fabrication: The Impact of Slots and Tabs (Updated for 2025)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we regularly add slots and tabs to weldment components—a process most metal fabrication shops don’t undertake.
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Beyond Prints: The Role of 3D CAD Models in Streamlining Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
Before you click “Submit” on your quote request, make sure you’ve uploaded a print and a CAD model for your part! Keep reading
Aluminum Smackdown: 5052-H32 Takes on 6061-T6 for Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Superiority (Updated for 2025)
If you’re accustomed to selecting 6061-T6 aluminum for machining, you may find yourself automatically requesting that same material for your