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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It’s no mystery why powder coating is such a popular choice for precision sheet metal finishing. This process is incredibly durable,
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Most sheet metal shops don’t have prototype fabrication experts on staff, and if they do, they are typically not engineers.
At Approved Sheet Metal, we’ve optimized our shop to provide customers with affordable, high-quality precision sheet metal parts quickly and
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If you’re new to designing parts for precision sheet metal fabrication, choosing the best material for your part can be
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In the fast-paced world of product development, time is of the essence. Product developers often find themselves in need of
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The world’s most abundant metal, aluminum has many important uses across industries. And aluminum has long been a staple material here at Approved
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With technology steadily becoming integrated into nearly every aspect of manufacturing, it’s more important than ever for your robotics and
Does your sheet metal fabrication shop use cleco fasteners when assembling parts? Originally designed for aerospace applications, these handy fasteners come in
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In custom sheet metal fabrication, a flange is a feature consisting of a face with a bend that connects to
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