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Custom Enclosure Service

custom enclosure service

Our Custom Enclosure Capabilities

Process Features

Integrated Fabrication, Custom Assembly

Typical Geometry

Enclosures, Cabinets, Boxes

Typical Materials

Steel, SS, Aluminum

Typical Applications

Cabinets, Electrical Enclosures

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Surface Finishing Solutions for Custom Enclosure Parts

  • Anodizing
  • Anodizing
  • Bead Blasting
  • Bead Blasting
  • Electroplating
  • Electroplating
  • Polishing
  • Polishing
  • Powder Coating
  • Powder Coating
  • Sand Blasting
  • Sand Blasting
  • Tumbling
  • Tumbling
Before Surface Finishing
After Surface Finishing
what is custom enclosure
What is Custom Enclosure?

A custom enclosure is a protective housing manufactured to accommodate specific electronic, mechanical, or industrial components. Unlike standard off-the-shelf enclosures, custom enclosures can be produced according to the required dimensions, openings, mounting features, ventilation, and overall configuration.

Sheet metal fabrication allows custom enclosures to be produced through a combination of laser cutting, metal bending, welding, and other fabrication processes.

what is custom enclosure
How does Custom Enclosure work?

Custom enclosure fabrication combines several sheet metal processes to produce a complete housing based on the customer's requirements. Here are the processes of custom enclosure fabrication at 3DSPRO:

Process: Manufacturability check.
white_arrow_hollowImport the CAD file and review the overall enclosure structure.
white_arrow_hollowIdentify material, sheet thickness, dimensions, openings, mounting features, and assembly requirements.
white_arrow_hollowSelect the appropriate sheet metal fabrication processes.
white_arrow_hollowCut the sheet metal using laser cutting or other suitable methods.
white_arrow_hollowBend the sheet metal to form the enclosure structure.
white_arrow_hollowWeld or fasten individual components when required.
white_arrow_hollowPerform deburring and remove sharp edges.
white_arrow_hollowInstall hardware, inserts, or other components if required.
white_arrow_hollowSurface finishing (optional).
white_arrow_hollowQuality inspection.
white_arrow_hollowPacking and shipping.
how does custom enclosure work?

Custom Enclosure Applications

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Mouting Base
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Mouting Base
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Mouting Base

Pros and Cons of Custom Enclosure

custom enclosure advantages
Pros

1. Can be customized to match specific component dimensions and installation requirements.

2. Supports custom openings, mounting points, ventilation features, and access panels.

3. Provides durable protection for electronic, mechanical, and industrial components.

4. Can combine cutting, bending, welding, and finishing into a complete fabrication solution.

5. Suitable for prototypes, custom equipment, and production applications.

custom enclosure disadvantages
Cons

1. More complex enclosure geometries may require multiple fabrication and assembly processes.

2. Tight dimensional requirements can increase fabrication complexity and cost.

3. Welding and forming can introduce distortion that may require process control and inspection.

4. Enclosure designs need to account for sheet thickness, bend radius, joining methods, and tool access.

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