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Approved Sheet Metal Dynamic Quote Feature Update – Add New Quantities
Step 1 - Request a Quote In this video, Matt from Approved Sheet Metal introduces an exciting new ...
Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with ASM’s Sheet Metal CAD Tooling Library
1.074 x .665 x .130 - .059 Thickness What if you could design the most common sheet metal ...
The Hidden Gem in Metal Fabrication: The Impact of Slots and Tabs
At Approved Sheet Metal, we regularly add slots and tabs to weldment components-a process most metal fabrication shops don't undertake. ...
Beyond Prints: The Role of 3D CAD Models in Streamlining Metal Fabrication
Before you click "Submit" on your quote request, make sure you've uploaded a print and a CAD model for your part! ...
Aluminum Smackdown: 5052-H32 Takes on 6061-T6 for Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Superiority
If you're accustomed to selecting 6061-T6 aluminum for machining, you may find yourself automatically requesting that same material ...
Unlock Lightning-Fast Sheet Metal Parts: 4 Expert Hacks to Shrink Lead Times
At Approved Sheet Metal, we aim for total transparency when providing a lead time with your quote, even ...
Unleashing Your Design: 5 Key Factors for Success when Partnering with a Sheet Metal Shop
Shorter lead times. Lower costs. A streamlined experience. These are all factors product developers prioritize when they need sheet ...
Precision Sheet Metal Parts for Communications Equipment
With many metal fabrication shops to choose from, we're proud to be a top choice for customers in ...
How to Convert Solid 3D Designs to Flat Sheet Metal
Before we can fabricate your sheet metal part, the solid 3D design file must be converted to a ...
Welding vs. Riveting for Fusing Custom Sheet Metal Parts (Updated for 2024)
Not all metal fabrication shops have extensive expertise in welding and riveting. But at Approved Sheet Metal, we know both techniques ...
Introducing our SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design Resources Page
Do you design sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS? If so, be sure to check out our new SOLIDWORKS Sheet ...
Galvanized vs. Galvannealed Steel: A Sheet Metal Comparison (Updated for 2024)
Unsure whether to choose galvanized steel or galvannealed steel for your sheet metal parts? While these two popular steel types have many similarities, ...
Ask Your Sheet Metal Fabricator: Powder Coat or Wet Paint? (Updated for 2024)
Sheet metal finishing is an important final step in the custom sheet metal fabrication process. Powder coating and ...
Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Spotlight: Weld Joints (Updated for 2024)
As a leading sheet metal fabricator, Approved Sheet Metal knows the importance of high-quality precision welding. Our welders are ...
Choosing the Optimal Sheet Metal Hinge for Your Part
Are you designing a sheet metal part that requires a hinge? A hinge is a type of hardware ...
7 FAQs for SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design (Updated for 2024)
Are you designing sheet metal parts in SOLIDWORKS? If you've got questions, you're not alone. While tech programs ...
Understanding Sheet Metal Fabrication Stages: Prototype, Batch Production, and Mass Production
Do you know the differences between the prototype, batch production, and mass production stages of custom sheet metal fabrication? While most metal ...
A Sheet Metal Bracket Design Guide (Updated for 2024)
At Approved Sheet Metal, our sheet metal fabrication experts fabricate brackets for product developers across the country that design for a broad ...
Designing and Forming U-Shaped Sheet Metal Fabricated Parts (Updated for 2024)
Approved Sheet Metal has the expertise and capabilities to make almost any precision sheet metal part our customers request. Sometimes ...
How to Minimize the Cost of Laser Cutting Services
Laser cutting is a versatile sheet metal fabrication process that creates precise cuts with minimal material waste-but it can be expensive. ...