The Engineer’s Guide to Superior Fabricated Enclosures
Any job shop can build a box, but only the experts at Approved Sheet Metal can deliver short-run and prototype […]
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Sheet Metal Design
Chamfers & Radii – Everything Product Developers Need to Know (Updated for 2025)
Chamfers and radii are commonly requested features in custom sheet metal fabrication that can occasionally cause confusion. Whether your sheet
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Traditional Sheet Metal Fabrication vs. Sheet Metal Stamping: Which Does Your Part Need?
Here’s an interesting bit of information: the number one reason ASM no-quotes a part is that it cannot be made
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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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Avoid These 4 Common Design Mistakes in Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
At Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), we’re your ally in achieving first-rate results on each and every order. With design mistakes
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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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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