ASM’s Guide to Fabricating Sheet Metal Kiosks
Sheet metal kiosks are perfect for a wide array of applications, and these hardworking structures are nearly everywhere you look […]
Sheet Metal Design
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,
When Design Meets Reality: Tackling Unachievable Tolerances in Sheet Metal Fabrication
The ASM team has reviewed tens of thousands of sheet metal drawings over the years. Our experience allows us to
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Bookmark These Top 5 Sheet Metal Design Formulas
At Approved Sheet Metal, we bring decades of expertise to custom sheet metal fabrication. A crucial aspect of our craft
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Simplify, Consolidate, Save: 8 Key Benefits of Component Consolidation in Metal Fabrication
Here at ASM, we believe that efficient sheet metal fabrication starts with simplification. One way of streamlining the fabrication process
Copper vs. Aluminum Busbars: 8 Key Differences and How to Choose Which One Is Right for Your Application (Updated for 2025)
While busbars have become the go-to option for electricity distribution across a range of industries, it can be difficult to
Mastering Sheet Metal Fabricated Covers: Design Tips and Fabrication Insights from Approved Sheet Metal
With all the metal enclosures we fabricate at Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), it’s no surprise that we also fabricate a
How to Design Corrosion Resistant Sheet Metal Parts
Corrosion occurs when environmental conditions trigger a chemical reaction that converts refined metal into its hydroxide, oxide, or sulfide form.
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5 Design Hacks for Sheet Metal Assemblies
Approved Sheet Metal fabricates a wide range of sheet metal assemblies for customers, from small sub-assemblies to massive frame assemblies—all
10 Sheet Metal Fab Terms Engineers Need to Know
We admit it. We’re guilty. Here at Approved Sheet Metal, our fabricators casually toss out sheet metal fab terms like