Unlock Lightning-Fast Sheet Metal Parts: 4 Expert Hacks to Shrink Lead Times (Updated for 2024)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we aim for total transparency when providing a lead time with your quote, even if the […]
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Choosing the Optimal Sheet Metal Hinge for Your Part (Updated for 2024)
Are you designing a sheet metal part that requires a hinge? A hinge is a type of hardware used in custom
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A Sheet Metal Bracket Design Guide (Updated for 2024)
At Approved Sheet Metal, our sheet metal fabrication experts fabricate brackets for product developers across the country that design for a broad range of
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What Is Metal Fabrication? (Updated for 2024)
Metal fabrication comprises a number of processes used to manipulate flat metal into various shapes and structures. Forming, bending, cutting, punching,
Top 6 Custom Sheet Metal Design Blog Posts of 2022
One thing that sets Approved Sheet Metal apart from other precision metal fabrication shops is our team’s extensive Design for
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How Cleco Fasteners Ensure a Quality Custom Sheet Metal Assembly (Updated for 2024)
Does your sheet metal fabrication shop use cleco fasteners when assembling parts? Originally designed for aerospace applications, these handy fasteners come in
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Find the Right Shank Code for Your Hardware (Updated for 2024)
Do you know which self-clinching PEM® nut has the correct shank code for your precision fabrication project? In most of
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Industry Watch: PEM® TD™ Hardware Changes from Steel to Stainless Steel (Updated for 2024)
You may or may not be aware that PEM® recently stopped producing their TD™ line of self-clinching cable tie-mounts, TY-D®
Get Approved Sheet Metal’s Proprietary Formula for Designing Countersinks (Updated for 2024)
Do you need support designing countersinks into your custom fabrication? Countersinks are conical holes cut or formed into precision sheet
8 Common Hardware Options for Precision Sheet Metal Fabrications (Updated for 2024)
Do you know how to select the right hardware for your precision sheet metal fabrication? Many types of hardware accomplish
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