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The Basics of Enclosure Design

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Whether you design your enclosure from scratch or make use of one of our simple template based design, knowing the basics of enclosure design will make your work easier. Covering metal selection,thicknesses, consequences, fasteners, welding ventilation and finishing

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Electronic and Instrument Enclosures
Electronic and instrument enclosures are structures that house electronic components and instruments. They are usually designed for handheld or desktop applications. Example applications include calculators, cash registers, remote controls, and data acquisition instruments.
Operator Interface Enclosures
Operator interface enclosures are used to house industrial controls such as display screens, pushbuttons, keyboards, lights, and other operator control devices. They are designed to protect personnel from accidental injury and to prevent the ingress of environmental contaminants such as dust and water.
Pushbutton Enclosures
Pushbutton enclosures are designed to house and protect electronic panels, controls, and components and while allowing functionality through pushbuttons on the surface. They are designed to protect personnel from accidental injury and to prevent the ingress of environmental contaminants such as dust and water.
PC Enclosures
PC enclosures are designed to protect personal computers (PCs) in industrial or office environments. They are designed to prevent the ingress of environmental contaminants such as dust and water and can be used to integrate a monitor, central processing unit (CPU), keyboard, and printer into one cabinet.
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