An enclosure is a technological component made from sheet metal. It is used to house various mechanical and electronic devices, instruments, and equipment. The enclosure protects internal components from mechanical damage, water, dust, and dirt, and also protects users from injury and electric shock. Manufacturing a strong and reliable enclosure to individual dimensions requires the use of specialized high-technology equipment.
The company New Standard offers its customers a wide range of services for manufacturing parts and metal products based on individual drawings, sketches, and samples.
Metal Enclosure Manufacturing | Distinctive Features
The main materials used for custom metal enclosure manufacturing include:
- Structural steel — characterized by high mechanical strength, versatility, and reliability, but prone to corrosion;
- Stainless steel — provides a high level of mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance, making it an optimal choice for operation in aggressive environments;
- Aluminum alloys — lightweight and easy-to-machine materials, most commonly used in budget products and in cases where low weight is a primary requirement;
- Brass, tin, and non-ferrous metal alloys — used occasionally for specific or specialized orders.
During the manufacturing of metal enclosures at New Standard, compliance of geometric dimensions and technical parameters with the requirements of the design documentation is ensured. Metal enclosures are characterized by high mechanical strength, resistance to high and low temperatures, durability, and shielding properties. If required, protective or special coatings can be applied.
The enclosure design may include additional technological elements such as removable covers, hatches, sections, technological connectors, and cable glands. These solutions allow for efficient arrangement of internal components and ensure ease of installation and subsequent maintenance of the equipment.
Enclosure Manufacturing Methods | Main Methods
- Enclosure milling — cutting sheet metal of a specified thickness into enclosure part blanks using high-precision CNC machines. Milling ensures high cutting quality and allows for the production of complex shapes.
- Bending and forming of metal blanks — manufacturing three-dimensional parts by bending blanks on specialized presses, enabling a wide variety of structural designs.
- Welding of metal elements — joining individual structural components into a single enclosure by welding. Welding creates strong seams and ensures enclosure tightness.
- Machining — production of mounting seats, technological holes, and other elements on CNC milling machines.
- Painting — application of a powder coating layer to protect the metal surface from corrosion, dust, and dirt, and to provide the enclosure with the required decorative properties.
- Additional operations — application of galvanic coatings, grinding, polishing, and other processes that improve the appearance of the enclosure and provide additional protective characteristics.
The company New Standard manufactures custom metal enclosures according to the customer’s individual drawings, sketches, and samples.