Product Parameters
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum 6061-T6, 5052, Stainless Steel |
| Machining | CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, Precision Bending |
| Surface | Clear Anodized, Black Anodized, Powder Coat |
| Tolerance | ±0.1 mm standard |
| MOQ | 10 pcs |
description
CNC electronic enclosures house controllers, sensor modules, and communication devices in industrial environments. The advantage over stamped enclosures is precision - custom features machined to your exact requirements, not adapted from standard sizes. 6061-T6 aluminum is the most common choice - light, machines well, anodizes nicely. 5052 aluminum handles more corrosive environments. Stainless steel when EMI shielding or maximum durability is required. CNC milling and laser cutting produce clean openings for displays, connectors, and access panels. Internal heat sinks for power electronics, EMC shielding layers, and mounting bosses are machined directly into the enclosure walls.
Why CNC Over Die Casting for Enclosures
Die casting has high upfront tooling cost - economical only at thousands of pieces. CNC machining from plate has no tooling cost and handles design changes without new tooling. For prototypes, small production runs, or when the enclosure design is still evolving, CNC machining is the practical choice. Internal features - bosses, heat sink fins, EMC shielding - are often impossible to produce in a die casting mold.
FAQ
Q1: MOQ?
A1: 10 pieces.
Q2: Materials?
A2: Aluminum 6061-T6, 5052, stainless steel.
Q3: Tolerances?
A3: ±0.1 mm standard. Tighter tolerances available.
Q4: Custom features?
A4: EMC shielding, heat sinks, mounting bosses, custom openings.
Q5: Surface finishes?
A5: Clear anodized, black anodized, powder coating.
Q6: Prototypes?
A6: Yes. Small runs available before production orders.
Quality is non-negotiable in precision manufacturing. Every component undergoes rigorous inspection at each stage of production.
- ISO 9001:2015 - Certified quality management system covering design, machining, and inspection
- CMM Inspection - Coordinate measuring for complex geometries and tight tolerances
- Surface Roughness Measurement - Ra, Rz, and Rt charting with every inspection report
- Passivation / Electropolishing - ASTM A967 procedures for corrosion resistance
- Material Traceability - Heat number tracking from raw material to finished part
- MIL-A-8625 - Military-specification anodizing for aluminum components
- Coating Thickness Testing - Coating weight and thickness verification per MIL spec
- Salt Spray Testing - 1000-hour ASTM B117 corrosion resistance verification available
- First Article Inspection (FAI) - Full dimensional report included with every new order
From raw material to finished product, every step is controlled and documented:
- Pattern Making - Wooden or metal pattern fabrication for sand/centrifugal/investment casting
- Molding - Sand casting, shell mold, centrifugal, or lost-wax investment casting setup
- Melting & Pouring - Controlled furnace melting with chemistry and temperature monitoring
- Solidification & Shakeout - Controlled cooling with riser/removal and core shakeout
- Heat Treatment - Annealing, normalizing, or solution treatment per specification
- Machining - CNC machining, drilling, and tapping to final dimensions
- Surface Treatment - Grinding, welding, or coating as required
- Inspection & Testing - Dimensional, visual, hydrostatic, or NDT inspection
- Cleaning & Packaging - Sand removal, degreasing, rust prevention, and packaging
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