Sheet Metal Design for Manufacturing

Design Sheet Metal Parts with the Manufacturing Process in Mind

In order to successfully manufacture a product made of sheet metal, it is important to have a detailed and accurate design. This eBook provides all the information you need to know about designing for sheet metal manufacturing, including best practices, tips and tricks, and common mistakes to avoid. With this knowledge, you will be able to create a design that can be accurately and efficiently manufactured. Download now to get started!

How to Design Corrosion Resistant Sheet Metal Parts

Corrosion occurs when environmental conditions trigger a chemical reaction that converts refined metal into its hydroxide, oxide, or sulfide form. […]

5 Design Hacks for Sheet Metal Assemblies

Last updated on April 2nd, 2024 at 12:17 pm Approved Sheet Metal fabricates a wide range of sheet metal assemblies […]

10 Sheet Metal Fab Terms Engineers Need to Know

We admit it. We’re guilty. Here at Approved Sheet Metal, our fabricators casually toss out terms like “DFM” and “oil […]

The Engineer’s Guide to Superior Fabricated Enclosures

Any job shop can build a box, but only the experts at Approved Sheet Metal can deliver short-run and prototype […]

Chamfers & Radii – Everything Product Developers Need to Know

Chamfers and radii are commonly requested features in custom sheet metal fabrication that can occasionally cause confusion. Whether your sheet […]

Traditional Sheet Metal Fabrication vs. Sheet Metal Stamping: Which Does Your Part Need?

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)

Last updated on January 15th, 2024 at 12:23 pm Converting a solid part to a sheet metal part in software […]

Avoid These 4 Common Design Mistakes in Sheet Metal Fabrication

Last updated on December 27th, 2023 at 09:04 am At Approved Sheet Metal (ASM), we’re your ally in achieving first-rate […]

Optimizing Sheet Metal Designs: 5 Tips for Mechanical Engineers

Last updated on January 29th, 2024 at 02:01 pm Sheet metal fabrication is a highly versatile process for creating durable […]

Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with ASM’s Sheet Metal CAD Tooling Library

Last updated on December 27th, 2023 at 08:46 am What if you could design the most common sheet metal part […]