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Why E-Coat and Black Oxide Are Becoming Obsolete for Precision Sheet Metal Finishing (Updated for 2024)
There was a time when electro-coat (e-coat) and black oxide were go-to methods for precision sheet metal finishing. ...
A Guide to Different Methods of Welding Sheet Metal Fabricated Parts (Updated for 2024)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we find that welding sheet metal is one of the most misunderstood processes in ...
6 Tips for Designing Powder Coated Sheet Metal Parts (Updated for 2024)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we deliver excellence in sheet metal fabrication. And providing you with the highest-quality service includes ...
What Is Metal Fabrication?
Metal fabrication comprises a number of processes used to manipulate flat metal into various shapes and structures. Forming, bending, ...
Approved Sheet Metal Announces Promotion of Thomas Mitchell to Chief Operating Officer
HUDSON, NH - February 8, 2023: Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), a leading sheet metal fabrication company based in Hudson, ...
Top 6 Custom Sheet Metal Design Blog Posts of 2022
One thing that sets Approved Sheet Metal apart from other precision metal fabrication shops is our team's extensive ...
How a Design Review Sets Your Custom Metal Fabrication up for Success
Did you know that Approved Sheet Metal offers design reviews? Until now, we've primarily offered this service upon customer ...
The Impact of Powder Coating on Tolerances of a Metal Fabricated Part (Updated for 2023)
It's no mystery why powder coating is such a popular choice for precision sheet metal finishing. This process is ...
How In-House Engineering Expertise Mitigates Sheet Metal Design Problems (Updated for 2024)
Most sheet metal shops don't have prototype fabrication experts on staff, and if they do, they are typically ...
2 Ways to Optimize Fabricating Quick-Turn Sheet Metal Prototypes (Updated for 2023)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we've optimized our shop to provide customers with affordable, high-quality precision sheet metal parts ...
Choose the Right Material Thickness for Your Custom Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2023)
If you're new to designing parts for precision sheet metal fabrication, choosing the best material for your part ...
Streamlining Product Development with Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
In the fast-paced world of product development, time is of the essence. Product developers often find themselves in ...
4 Things You Didn’t Know about Aluminum (Updated for 2024)
The world's most abundant metal, aluminum has many important uses across industries. And aluminum has long been a staple material here ...
Industry Spotlight: Sheet Metal Fabrication for the Robotics and Automation Industry (Updated for 2024)
With technology steadily becoming integrated into nearly every aspect of manufacturing, it's more important than ever for your ...
How Cleco Fasteners Ensure a Quality Custom Sheet Metal Assembly (Updated for 2024)
Does your sheet metal fabrication shop use cleco fasteners when assembling parts? Originally designed for aerospace applications, these handy fasteners ...
Use This Flange Formula for Sheet Metal Forming (Updated for 2024)
In custom sheet metal fabrication, a flange is a feature consisting of a face with a bend that ...
Find the Right Shank Code for Your Hardware (Updated for 2024)
Do you know which self-clinching PEM® nut has the correct shank code for your precision fabrication project? In ...
Demystifying Precision Sheet Metal Tolerances (Updated for 2024)
Have you ever noticed that standard tolerancing in precision sheet metal fabrication is not as straightforward as in ...
Cost-Saving Considerations for Custom Sheet Metal Fabrications (Updated for 2023)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we're dedicated to getting parts quoted, fabricated, and delivered faster than anyone. We also ...
Introducing: Approved Sheet Metal’s Proprietary Louver Tool in SOLIDWORKS (Updated for 2024)
We're thrilled to share that we created a proprietary tool to help sheet metal fabrication customers design louvers ...