Key Takeaways What Are Custom Metal Enclosures? A custom metal enclosure is a fabricated housing — typically made from sheet metal — designed to protect
Key Takeaways Inside bend radius ≥ 1× material thickness is the rule that prevents cracked bends — aluminum 5052 wants 1–1.5×, annealed stainless 1–2×, and
Key Takeaways Three families cover 95% of sheet metal work: carbon steel (cheapest, strongest per dollar), stainless steel (corrosion resistance without coatings), and aluminum (one-third
Key Takeaways Custom brackets exist because catalogs stop where real machines begin — off-the-shelf angles rarely match your hole pattern, load path, and space envelope
Key Takeaways Standard machining tolerance is ±0.1 mm (ISO 2768-m) — and it’s fully adequate for most features on most industrial parts. US shops quote
Key Takeaways CNC machining is subtractive (cutting material away); 3D printing is additive (building layer by layer). That single difference drives everything: tolerances, strength, cost
