Cutting Through the Confusion: Laser Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting for Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2026)
For custom sheet metal parts, laser cutting and waterjet cutting are two very different ways to turn flat material into […]
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Supercharge Your Sheet Metal Busbar Skills (Updated for 2026)
Busbars are rigid electrical conductors used to distribute power between components such as circuit breakers, switches, batteries, inverters, fuses, and
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Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with ASM’s Sheet Metal CAD Tooling Library (Updated for 2026)
1.074 x .665 x .130 – .059 Thickness What if you could design the most common sheet metal part features
The Hidden Gem in Metal Fabrication: The Impact of Slots and Tabs (Updated for 2026)
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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Beyond Prints: The Role of 3D CAD Models in Streamlining Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2026)
Before you submit your quote request, include a 3D CAD model and a dimensioned drawing whenever possible. For custom sheet
Aluminum Smackdown: 5052-H32 Takes on 6061-T6 for Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Superiority (Updated for 2026)
If you’re accustomed to selecting 6061-T6 aluminum for machining, you may find yourself automatically requesting that same material for your
Unlock Lightning-Fast Sheet Metal Parts: 4 Expert Hacks to Shrink Lead Times (Updated for 2025)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we aim for total transparency when providing a lead time with your quote, even if the
Unleashing Your Design: 5 Key Factors for Success when Partnering with a Sheet Metal Shop (Updated for 2025)
Shorter lead times. Lower costs. A streamlined experience. These are all factors product developers prioritize when they need sheet metal parts.
Precision Sheet Metal Parts for Communications Equipment (Updated for 2025)
With many metal fabrication shops to choose from, we’re proud to be a top choice for customers in the communications equipment
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Introducing our SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design Resources Page (Updated for 2026)
Do you design sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS? If so, be sure to check out our new SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal
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