Sheet Metal Design for Manufacturing

Design Sheet Metal Parts with the Manufacturing Process in Mind

In order to successfully manufacture a product made of sheet metal, it is important to have a detailed and accurate design. This eBook provides all the information you need to know about designing for sheet metal manufacturing, including best practices, tips and tricks, and common mistakes to avoid. With this knowledge, you will be able to create a design that can be accurately and efficiently manufactured. Download now to get started!

Custom Sheet Metal Cabinets: Design and Fabrication Choices for Ideal Performance

Last updated on February 4th, 2026 at 01:00 pmWhen standard, off-the-shelf metal cabinets don’t meet your size or feature requirements, […]

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 […]

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 (Updated for 2026)

Last updated on February 5th, 2026 at 10:25 am The ASM team has reviewed tens of thousands of sheet metal […]

Bookmark These Top 5 Sheet Metal Design Formulas (Updated for 2026)

Last updated on January 22nd, 2026 at 08:46 am Sheet metal forming is a core part of custom sheet metal […]

Simplify, Consolidate, Save: 8 Key Benefits of Component Consolidation in Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2026)

Last updated on January 28th, 2026 at 11:26 am Here at ASM, we believe that efficient sheet metal fabrication starts […]

Copper vs. Aluminum Busbars: 8 Key Differences and How to Choose Which One Is Right for Your Application (Updated for 2026)

Last updated on January 21st, 2026 at 09:48 am While busbars have become the go-to option for electricity distribution across […]

Mastering Sheet Metal Fabricated Covers: Design Tips and Fabrication Insights from Approved Sheet Metal (Updated for 2025)

Last updated on February 5th, 2026 at 10:40 am With all the metal enclosures we fabricate at Approved Sheet Metal […]

How to Design Corrosion Resistant Sheet Metal Parts (Updated for 2025)

Last updated on February 5th, 2026 at 10:44 am Corrosion occurs when environmental conditions trigger a chemical reaction that converts […]

5 Design Hacks for Sheet Metal Assemblies (Updated for 2025)

Last updated on March 21st, 2025 at 11:53 am Approved Sheet Metal fabricates a wide range of sheet metal assemblies […]