Mastering Sheet Metal Fabricated Covers: Design Tips and Fabrication Insights from Approved Sheet Metal (Updated for 2025)
With all the metal enclosures we fabricate at Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), it’s no surprise that we also fabricate a […]
Sheet Metal Design
How to Design Corrosion Resistant Sheet Metal Parts (Updated for 2025)
Corrosion occurs when environmental conditions trigger a chemical reaction that converts refined metal into its hydroxide, oxide, or sulfide form.
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5 Design Hacks for Sheet Metal Assemblies (Updated for 2025)
Approved Sheet Metal fabricates a wide range of sheet metal assemblies for customers, from small sub-assemblies to massive frame assemblies—all
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11 Sheet Metal Fab Terms Engineers Need to Know
We admit it. We’re guilty. Here at Approved Sheet Metal, our fabricators casually toss out sheet metal fab terms like
The Engineer’s Guide to Superior Fabricated Enclosures (Updated for 2025)
Any job shop can build a box, but only the experts at Approved Sheet Metal can deliver short-run and prototype
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Chamfers & Radii – Everything Product Developers Need to Know (Updated for 2026)
Chamfers and radii are common edge treatments in custom sheet metal fabrication, but they are often misunderstood or over specified
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Traditional Sheet Metal Fabrication vs. Sheet Metal Stamping: Which Does Your Part Need? (Updated for 2025)
Here’s an interesting bit of information: the number one reason ASM no-quotes a part is that it cannot be made
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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Avoid These 4 Common Design Mistakes in Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2025)
At Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), we’re your ally in achieving first-rate results on each and every order. With design mistakes
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Optimizing Sheet Metal Designs: 5 Tips for Mechanical Engineers (Updated for 2026)
Sheet metal fabrication is a highly versatile manufacturing process used to produce durable parts ranging from early prototypes to full
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