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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Before you click “Submit” on your quote request, make sure you’ve uploaded a print and a CAD model for your part! Keep reading
Before we can fabricate your sheet metal part, the solid 3D design file must be converted to a flat part
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Do you design sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS? If so, be sure to check out our new SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design
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Are you designing sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS? If you’ve got questions, you’re not alone. While tech programs often provide
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Approved Sheet Metal has the expertise and capabilities to make almost any precision sheet metal part our customers request. Sometimes we just
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Did you know that Approved Sheet Metal offers design reviews? Until now, we’ve primarily offered this service upon customer request or
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We’re thrilled to share that we created a proprietary tool to help sheet metal fabrication customers design louvers in SOLIDWORKS.
Do you need support designing countersinks into your custom fabrication? Countersinks are conical holes cut or formed into precision sheet
When you need precision sheet metal parts fast, standard Design for Manufacturing (DFM) tips are your best friend. DFM advice