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, […]
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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: Material Efficiency:
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Prototype Sheet Metal Fabrication That Won’t Break the Bank: 5 Tips for Startups (Updated for 2025)
Does the mere mention of prototype sheet metal fabrication make you break out in a cold sweat? It doesn’t have
Optimizing Sheet Metal Designs: 5 Tips for Mechanical Engineers (Updated for 2026)
Sheet metal fabrication is a versatile manufacturing process used to produce everything from early prototypes to low-volume production parts and
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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
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