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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 ...
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 ...
Industry Spotlight: Sheet Metal Manufacturing for Aerospace
At Approved Sheet Metal, we have extensive experience fabricating high-precision sheet metal components and assemblies for aerospace industry ...
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 terms like "DFM" ...
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 ...
Chamfers & Radii – Everything Product Developers Need to Know
Chamfers and radii are commonly requested features in custom sheet metal fabrication that can occasionally cause confusion. Whether ...
Approved Sheet Metal Names PJ Swett as New Operations Manager
HUDSON, NH - January 22, 2024 Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), a leading sheet metal fabrication company based in ...
Approved Sheet Metal Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Quality Fabrication
HUDSON, NH - January 15, 2024 Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), a leading national custom precision sheet metal fabrication ...
Approved Sheet Metal Names Endy Lau as New General Manager
HUDSON, NH - January 15, 2024 Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), a leading sheet metal fabrication company based in Hudson, ...
Approved Sheet Metals Net Promoter Score: Key Insights and its Role in Success
Transparency is more than a buzzword at Approved Sheet Metal (ASM); it's how we do business. By communicating ...
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 ...
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: ...
Prototype Sheet Metal Fabrication That Won’t Break the Bank: 5 Tips for Startups
Does the mere mention of prototype sheet metal fabrication make you break out in a cold sweat? It ...
Avoid These 4 Common Design Mistakes in Sheet Metal Fabrication
At Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), we're your ally in achieving first-rate results on each and every order. With ...
Approved Sheet Metal Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Local Machine Shop, Technical Machine Components
HUDSON, NH - November 15, 2023: Approved Sheet Metal, a leading custom sheet metal fabrication company based in ...
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 ...
Cutting Through the Confusion: Laser Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting for Sheet Metal Fabrication
In the ever-evolving sheet metal fabrication landscape, two cutting technologies are currently recognized as the top solutions for ...
Supercharge Your Sheet Metal Busbar Skills
Busbars aren't particularly complex or glamorous, but these simple metal bars are a powerhouse (quite literally) in electrical ...
Approved Sheet Metal Dynamic Quote Feature Update – Add New Quantities
Step 1 - Request a Quote In this video, Matt from Approved Sheet Metal introduces an exciting new ...
Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with ASM’s Sheet Metal CAD Tooling Library
1.074 x .665 x .130 - .059 Thickness What if you could design the most common sheet metal ...