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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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
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
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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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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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