Are you exploring metal finishing options for your enclosure? This month’s metal enclosure design tips post focuses on all aspects of metal finishing. If you missed September’s tips on metal joining techniques and the differences between welding, mechanical joining and adhesive bonding, check it out here. Metal finishing generally refers to an operation that alters a metal’s surface to achieve the desired property, whether it’s
Metal Enclosure Design Tips: Metal Joining Techniques
How do you pick the right metal joining method/s for your enclosure? Our August Metal Design Tips covered metal thicknesses and why it’s critical to select the right metal thickness for your enclosure. Here, we will help answer which joining method is right for your enclosure by reviewing three techniques: Welding – joining one or
Metal Enclosure Design Tips: Metal Thickness (Gauges or Inches?)
What’s the worst case scenario for an engineer designing a metal enclosure or cabinet? Its structural integrity failing. The metal thickness used in an enclosure directly impacts its structural integrity, and poor structural integrity can compromise your design. If you’re unsure what metal thickness to use for your product, we’re here to help! After reading, you will have a better understanding of metal thicknesses, how they differ between metal types, how to measure different metals and how to choose a gauge/thickness for your project. For quick reference, we’ve created a downloadable desk guide for metal gauges. Take me
Energy Storage Trends: 2020
As countries and industries explore alternatives to traditional energy sources, the market for renewable energy storage continues to grow. How do you keep up with emerging energy storage trends? We made it easy and pulled together some key trends in this industry and explored how this roller coaster of a year might (or might not)
Server Rack Cable Management – Benefits and Best Practices
A tangled mess of cables in your server racks is every data center tech’s worst nightmare. Imagine trying to fix a server error or diagnose a problem quickly, but you can’t without digging through an overgrown jungle of cables. Effective server rack cable management is more than just aesthetically pleasing. It can: Support current data center initiatives around airflow
A Buyer’s Guide to Sheet Metal Fabrication
Are you new to procuring sheet metal enclosures, kiosks or hardware? Maybe you’ve been in the business for some time and are looking for a new sheet metal fabricator for your supply chain. This buyer’s guide to sheet metal fabrication provides an overview of materials, processes and tolerances to help you make your supplier shortlist.
Maysteel Industries, LLC Launches Polycarbonate Germ Guard
Maysteel’s transparent polycarbonate Germ Guard barrier is ideal for retail environments, point of sale locations, commercial locations, and high traffic areas to help protect employees and customers Maysteel Industries, LLC (“Maysteel”), a complex sheet metal fabricator headquartered in Wisconsin, announced the launch of their polycarbonate Germ Guard accessory line to help prevent the spread of
Understanding IP vs. NEMA Enclosure Ratings
Enclosures protect electrical equipment from indoor and outdoor hazards, but not all enclosures offer the same level of protection. Why is this important? Well, imagine this scenario: It’s a dreary, rainy Monday morning. It stormed all night, and you didn’t get much sleep. You’re really looking forward to swinging through the coffee shop. But, as
Lower Your Data Center’s Operating Costs and PUE with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) dates back to the 1950s and is becoming a staple in everyday life. Where can you find AI in your daily routine? From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to getting help from an online chatbot or sitting behind the wheel of a self-driving car, AI is impacting our lives in many ways. There’s no surprise that AI can also be found in today’s modern data center to help reduce operational costs. In
April is National Welding Month – 2020
Did you know that April is National Welding Month? Since 1996 National Welding Month, started by the American Welding Society (AWS), is an opportunity to celebrate the welding trade and to create awareness of the job opportunities within the field At Maysteel, we have over 80 talented men and women in the welding industry who play a critical role in delivering
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE): Improve Your Data Center PUE Through Cooling and Design
How energy efficient is your data center? Do you know your PUE and how it ranks in the industry? Today’s data centers demand more, making it challenging to meet their needs and remain energy efficient. At the same time, data centers are trying to reduce operating costs. In this post, our engineers will review: What
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): 7 Shockingly Straightforward Ways to Speed Up Production and Save Money on Your Sheet Metal Enclosures
Many companies turn to standard sheet metal enclosures because they think a custom enclosure will not meet their tight timelines. Unfortunately, standard or “one size fits all” enclosures can hurt quality, create unnecessary costs and make it difficult to scale for production. Applying design for manufacturing/design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to create custom enclosures can reverse this trend. Bob Kuenzi, one of Maysteel’s Senior Program Engineers, has 47 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication. He
