Electronic Enclosure with USB-c opening - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: implor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2024, 11:21:58 am
content: Hi.First I want to say I do have seen and read the "Electronic Enclosure/Machining Supplier List" but it's very big and almost daunting.So i'm looking for personal experience/recommendations of suppliers.I want to buy 25-50 enclosure to start with. Size requirements are ~80 to 150mm in XY and maybe minimum of 25mm depth.What suppliers do you recommend that are cheap and can do custom milling?My goal is to get the case + milling done for less the $10/each. We are talking about 1-2 slots and maybe 1-2 holes.I'm based in EU.

author: Tobias89
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 21, 2024, 07:56:49 am
content: CheckTME, from my experience (also EU-based), it gathers the best price-to-value enclosure manufacturers. Use the site to browse and find what you like. The exact choice varies depending on the needed IP rating, installation way etc.Once you find what you like, contact the manufacturers directly. The majority provides the ability to do a processing before shipping you the enclosures.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 21, 2024, 08:53:11 am
content: I haven't actually purchased any housings here yet, but JLCPCB has a McMaster knockoff now too that has enclosures:https://jlcmc.com/product/U01/aluminum-enclosures

author: implor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 04, 2024, 08:35:37 am
content: Quote from: Smokey on October 21, 2024, 08:53:11 amVery interesting!Do you know if it can be customized by them also?I don't see an option but I might just be missing something.EDIT:I asked them and it's under development. Would be great when it arrives.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 04, 2024, 11:32:11 am
content: If you haven't already, look at Hammond Manufacturing. They can customise their enclosures with an MOQ of 25 pcs.https://www.hammfg.com/I've used their metal and plastic boxes in multiple projects, but I've done the machining myself as I have my own CNC tools and laser cutter.They are in USA, but have distributors in EU. I know the AU sales team have offered me customisation in the past, and I imagine it is done in USA and shipped internationally.

author: Poroit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 04:52:03 am
content: G'day Implor,Do you want Plastic or Metal enclosure?I think the $10 limit will restrict your options.One or two holes are not a big ask and you could make a jig and use a hand router if you a good with measurements and hand tools.I have used this process multiple times on all sorts of Electronic Projects where you need to mount connectors or touch screen displays.https://hatcheryfeedingsystems.com/hfs-p/

author: fourfathom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 05:48:31 am
content: I have purchased stock and semi-custom enclosures from Yongu:https://yongucase.com/. I usually use PC Boards (from JLCPCB) for the front and rear panels on the smaller units, or do my own milling and legend work on the larger panels, but Yongu will also do custom front-panel milling and labeling. The semi-custom ones take their standard extrusion cases but have them made shorter than the stocked sizes, and with one of their optional (powder-coated?) colors.Shipping can be expensive and customs a hassle, but it still ends up being cheaper than my other options.I am looking forward to hearing about anyone's experience using JLCPCB enclosures. The catalog pricing looks extremely good, but I have heard that some/most/? of these are not actually stocked.

author: mon2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 09:35:28 am
content: Sharing a contact and company name of vendor we use. Visited their factory in Shenzhen last year. Excellent work with fair prices. We have a custom rack mounted enclosure in development for a new project.Her details are:Jenny Zhang (Sales manager)SHENZHEN HONGFA SHUNDA MOULD CO., LTDAdd: A1-A2 Building, Xiufeng Industrial City, Buji SubdistrictLonggang District, Shenzhen, China 518112T: +86 (755) 82579946Email: sales002@hfjxkt.comWhatsapp/Wechat +8613602582716Web:www.hfjxkt.com(products show) orwww.hongfabox.com(company/service show)