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Surface Finish Considerations for Sheet Metal Fabricated Parts (Updated for 2024)
Surface finish is an essential consideration for many sheet metal fabrication projects-including, most commonly, parts requiring beautiful cosmetic appearances ...
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If you've been following the Approved Sheet Metal blog for the last couple of years, you know we ...
Treat Others How You Want to Be Treated: The Golden Rule at Approved Sheet Metal
Are you familiar with Approved Sheet Metal's core values? These values are incredibly important to us, and we ...
3 Simple Ways to Upgrade Custom Fabrications
At Approved Sheet Metal, we're all about giving our customers the best possible experience and the highest quality ...
ASM’s Year in Review: 2021
It's hard to believe 2021 has come and gone. The year flew by for us here at Approved ...
6 Reasons We Excel at Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2023)
Time is of the essence. That's a saying we're all familiar with. However, you'll find few places in ...
Is Your Sheet Metal Part Too Big? (Updated for 2024)
Are you concerned that your sheet metal part can't easily be fabricated in one piece? Some large parts ...
DFM Tips for Rapid Sheet Metal Prototypes (Updated for 2023)
Want to save time and money on your next sheet metal prototype? At Approved Sheet Metal, we have decades ...
How to Approach Corner Construction for Custom Metal Fabrications (Updated for 2024)
When customers request a quote for sheet metal fabrications, they provide a flat design and we fabricate it ...
3 Ways to Optimize Your Sheet Metal Material (Updated for 2023)
At Approved Sheet Metal, we like to help our customers save time and money on custom metal fabrications ...
How to Choose the Right Hardware Material for Your Custom Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
Engineers commonly default to using steel hardware for their custom sheet metal parts-and it's easy to understand why. Steel hardware ...
What Type of Hem Does Your Custom Sheet Metal Part Need? (Updated for 2024)
Rough or sharp edges. Burrs. Flimsy edges that need a little extra reinforcement. What do these examples have ...
Want to Cut Lead Times in Half for Sheet Metal Prototypes? Provide a 3D CAD File (Updated for 2023)
Did you know that 3D CAD technology can cut lead times on sheet metal prototypes by up to 50%? As a sheet ...
4 Tips for Expediting Sheet Metal Prototypes (Updated for 2024)
Need your custom sheet metal part. . . yesterday? If other shops are taking their sweet time, come ...
Deep Forming Considerations for Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
When it comes to forming deep boxes, sheet metal fabricators face a major challenge: getting their tooling to ...
Sheet Metal Fabrication Finishing Options: Plating vs. Powder Coating (Updated for 2023)
Metal finishing is a crucial last step in the sheet metal fabrication process. Finishing improves the aesthetic appearance ...
Welding vs. Fastening: Choosing the Right Assembly Method for Your Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
Sheet metal fabrication often involves assembling separate components into a single part. We excel in high-quality welding at Approved ...
Sense Of Urgency: Buy Parts—And Time—at Approved Sheet Metal
How would you describe having a sense of urgency? "Sense of urgency" is the third core value ...
How to Create Sheet Metal Offset Bends Without Custom Tooling (Updated for 2024)
Offset bends are important for many everyday applications such as hinges, fasteners, chassis, and even electrical conduits. But ...
Use Rivnuts For Stronger, Removable Fittings for Sheet Metal Fabrication (Updated for 2024)
When you're assembling a series of industrial sheet metal components, it's important to use fasteners that have strong, ...