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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Bookmark These Top 5 Sheet Metal Design Formulas (Updated for 2026)
Sheet metal forming is a core part of custom sheet metal fabrication. Most fabricated parts require bending, which permanently stretches
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Simplify, Consolidate, Save: 8 Key Benefits of Component Consolidation in Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2026)
Here at ASM, we believe that efficient sheet metal fabrication starts with simplification. One of the most effective ways to
5 Design Hacks for Sheet Metal Assemblies (Updated for 2026)
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 (Updated for 2026)
We admit it. We’re guilty. Here at Approved Sheet Metal, our fabricators casually toss out sheet metal fab terms like
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The Engineer’s Guide to Superior Fabricated Enclosures (Updated for 2026)
Any job shop can build a box, but designing a high-quality custom sheet metal enclosure requires more than simply creating
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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 2026)
Many sheet metal manufacturing problems can be traced back to decisions made during the design stage. A feature may look
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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