Should you powder coat your metal enclosure? If this question is top of mind, then you’ve come to the right place to help you get your answer; we’re going to cover five benefits of powder coat paint on metal enclosures: Durability Efficiency Variety Versatility Eco-Friendly Let’s dive in. Durability Did you know that
Soft Tooling, Hard Tooling & Hybrid Tooling: Which is Right for Your Metal Enclosure Design?
Does your metal enclosure need soft tooling, hard tooling or a hybrid of both? The answer may come down to what you need your enclosure for and your budget, but it’s important you know all three options exist to make the most informed decision for your product. In this blog post, we will take a
Metal Enclosure Design Tips: Metal Stamping
What is metal stamping and how do you find a supplier with metal stamping capabilities? Welcome, or welcome back to our blog series on metal enclosure design tips. This time we’re focusing on metal stamping, a popular and cost-effective manufacturing process. In this blog, you’ll learn about metal stamping, its advantages and disadvantages, common applications, processes and types of stamping presses. What is precision metal stamping? Thomasnet defines metal
Machining Matters: What to Look for in a Machining Supplier
Machining Services: You Need Machined Parts and Now What? Aircraft, military and defense equipment, medical devices and cars — what do these products have in common? They require machined parts. The components within these products need to fit together and work as designed. Parts may have complex features, each with their own tolerances. Precision machining
Metal Enclosure Design Tips: Design Basics
Are you a design engineer looking to add some new tricks to your toolbelt? Welcome (or welcome back) to our Metal Enclosure Design Tips series. This time, we’re focusing on you, the engineer! If you’d like to catch up on the previous blogs, check out October’s blog on metal finishing techniques, including painting, blasting and
Metal Enclosure Design Tips: Metal Finishing
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
