The Women Behind the Work at Approved Sheet Metal
Machinist Chelsey Pepin got her start in manufacturing nearly a decade ago, with no formal training. Today, she runs manual […]
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Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Enclosure Ventilation Design: Balancing Airflow and Protection
When it comes to protecting sensitive components inside a sheet metal enclosure, you might think the safest approach is to
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Stop Costly Sheet Metal Mistakes: The Complete DFM & Design Reference Guide
Every engineer has been there. You meticulously build a part that looks perfect in CAD, only to have your fabricator
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Sheet Metal Thickness: Where Strength, Weight, and Cost Intersect
When a sheet metal part needs to be stronger, the first instinct is usually to make it thicker. It’s a
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Why Sheet Metal Parts Don’t Fit During Assembly (And How to Fix It)
The most expensive problems in sheet metal fabrication aren’t always the ones you can see on the shop floor. They’re
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Common Sheet Metal Fabrication Design Myths & Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
On paper, everything looks right. The CAD model is clean, the dimensions line up, and the tolerances are clearly defined.
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Welded Assembly vs Single Formed Part: How to Choose the Right Approach
Here’s something that surprises many engineers: a welded assembly can be more accurate than a single formed part. It might
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Best Practices for Integrating Branding Into Sheet Metal Design
You’ve spent years building your brand and are proud of the quality, reliability, and reputation your logo represents. So when
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12 Reasons Why Cheap Sheet Metal Parts Often Cost More
Price matters in every purchasing decision. But when sourcing precision sheet metal parts, the lowest quote rarely delivers the lowest
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How Our Weldment Expertise Sets Us Apart
At Approved Sheet Metal, weldments represent one of the most critical ways we help customers transform ideas into functional, durable
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