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!

Custom Sheet Metal Cabinets: Design and Fabrication Choices for Ideal Performance

When standard, off-the-shelf metal cabinets don’t meet your size or feature requirements, custom sheet metal fabrication is the solution. Approved […]

ASM’s Guide to Fabricating Sheet Metal Kiosks

Sheet metal kiosks are perfect for a wide array of applications, and these hardworking structures are nearly everywhere you look […]

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, […]

When Design Meets Reality: Tackling Unachievable Tolerances in Sheet Metal Fabrication

The ASM team has reviewed tens of thousands of sheet metal drawings over the years. Our experience allows us to […]

Bookmark These Top 5 Sheet Metal Design Formulas (Updated for 2025)

Last updated on March 11th, 2025 at 09:24 am At Approved Sheet Metal, we bring decades of expertise to custom […]

Simplify, Consolidate, Save: 8 Key Benefits of Component Consolidation in Metal Fabrication

Last updated on August 16th, 2024 at 12:22 pm Here at ASM, we believe that efficient sheet metal fabrication starts […]

Copper vs. Aluminum Busbars: 8 Key Differences and How to Choose Which One Is Right for Your Application (Updated for 2025)

Last updated on January 6th, 2025 at 10:47 am While busbars have become the go-to option for electricity distribution across […]