Approved Sheet Metal

06/18/2026

This part has more angles than a LinkedIn thought leader.

The thick-cut steel bracket has multiple precision bends, mounting holes, and triangular cutouts. From laser cutting to forming, Approved Sheet Metal built it in-house from start to finish.

Some parts are here to look pretty. This one’s here to hold something together.

Request a quote: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/request-for-quote

06/17/2026

“Close enough” is a perfectly fine standard for lots of things, whether it’s parallel parking, a haircut, or guessing how long the leftover pasta has been in the fridge.

Getting ready for surgery is not one of them.

The sheet metal parts behind medical carts, monitor enclosures, IV equipment, and tubular frames need to be precise, durable, corrosion-resistant, and built to withstand real-world use. That’s why material and finish selection matter so much in medical fabrication.

At Approved Sheet Metal, we fabricate precision medical components and assemblies using materials like 316 stainless and 5052 aluminum, along with finishes chosen for corrosion resistance, sterilization compatibility, durability, and cleanability.

Save "close enough" for the leftovers. See how we fabricate for medical: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/blog/industry-spotlight-sheet-metal-fabrication-for-the-medical-industry

06/16/2026

“Just use steel” is the material-selection version of “just wear pants.”

Which, yes, obviously.

But for what? A wedding? A construction site? A swamp? The answer changes the pants.

It also changes the material:

→ Stainless steel is a smart choice when appearance matters and corrosion resistance is important.
→ Cold rolled steel is known for excellent flatness, smooth surface finish, and strong press brake formability.
→ Steel like galvanized or galvanneal is a reliable option for structural parts and many appearance applications.

If you want the part to perform the way it should, material choice is one of the first decisions worth getting right.

Get more material know-how here: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/sheet-metal-fabrication-materials



Related: Steel Manufacturers Association

06/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our May 2026 Employee of the Month, Johnathan Calzada! 🎉

Johnathan's teammates had plenty to say about why he earned this recognition:

⭐ "Always getting it done!"
⭐ "A great team player."
⭐ "Consistently putting in his best efforts!"
⭐ "Producing high-quality work!"

Johnathan's dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to quality help keep our team moving forward every day. Thank you for everything you do for Approved Sheet Metal!

We would also like to recognize this month's nominees:

👏 Andrew Smith
👏 Joanne Grant
👏 Ryan O'Sullivan
👏 Peter Grant

Thank you to everyone on the ASM team for your hard work and dedication. We appreciate all that you do!

06/11/2026

A sticker peels off somewhere between your shop floor and the job site. A stamp is there to stay.

This video shows how quick and effective metal stamping can be when it’s handled in-house.

At Approved Sheet Metal, we use metal stamping for part numbers, origin marks, logos, and ID marks. Whatever needs to stay on the part permanently.

This customer wanted “Made in USA.” Fair enough. It is.

Request a quote: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/request-for-quote



Related: Precision Metalforming Association

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06/10/2026

Happy National Ballpoint Pen Day.

The person clicking a pen in a meeting is the most annoying person alive. I think we can all agree on this.

But the pen itself has a flawless assembly. When done right, it’s a bunch of small parts working in perfect sequence, hundreds of times a day.

That’s the goal with sheet metal assemblies. You shouldn’t have to think about whether they work. They just should.

At Approved Sheet Metal, we handle assembly in-house, combining laser cutting, forming, welding, hardware insertion, and finishing to deliver complete assemblies fast, from prototypes to low-volume production.

If your current process ends with “some assembly required,” we should talk.

Request a quote: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/request-for-quote

06/09/2026

We don’t play baseball in the shop.

(Too much metal. Ricochet concerns.)

But according to Russell, our team “knocked it out of the park.”

We’ll take it.

From concept design and material selection through delivery, we helped turn an unfamiliar sheet metal project into a finished product that met the mark on accuracy, form, and quality.

Ready for the 6-star treatment? Get in touch: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/request-for-quote

06/04/2026

One leg out of the blanket is probably humanity's oldest thermal management system.

Too hot? Leg out. Too cold? Leg in. Repeat until 3 a.m.

It may not be scientific, but it's deeply understood (and effective).

Sheet metal enclosure design deals with the same basic tension. Seal it too tightly and heat builds up inside. Add too much ventilation and dust, moisture, and debris can find their way in.

We wrote a guide to getting that balance right, from ventilation methods and airflow paths to common mistakes and fabrication considerations.

Read it here: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/blog/sheet-metal-enclosure-ventilation-design



Related: National Electrical Manufacturers Association

06/03/2026

Cyclists will spend six months researching how to shave a few grams off a bike.

They’ll compare frame materials, brake setups, tire pressure, aerodynamics, derailleur alignment, and whether the bottle cage is creating unacceptable drag.

Honestly, we can respect that. Because tiny details matter, especially when the goal is consistency.

That’s what ISO 9001:2015 brings to custom sheet metal fabrication: a documented, repeatable process that keeps jobs moving from quote to ship without relying on guesswork, memory, or “yeah, I think we covered that.”

Today’s World Bicycle Day. Read about how ISO shapes our work: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/blog/iso-90012015-custom-sheet-metal-fabrication

06/02/2026

This is a custom sheet metal base, finished in a blue you can spot from across the shop floor. Folded, welded, drilled, finished, and painted, all in-house.

We make custom parts every day. This one's just photogenic.

Let's build something. Request a quote: https://www.approvedsheetmetal.com/request-for-quote