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Practical notes on enclosure design, alloy selection, finishing, EMI shielding, DFM and export — written from how we actually run our Shenzhen plant.

Aluminium Enclosure Alloy Selection: 6061 vs 6063 vs 6082

Aluminium Enclosure Alloy Selection: 6061 vs 6063 vs 6082

Materials · 2026-10-08

How to choose the right aluminium alloy for your enclosure — 6061, 6063, 6082 and 6005A compared on machinability, finish and strength.

CNC Machining vs Extrusion: How to Choose for Your Aluminium Enclosure

CNC Machining vs Extrusion: How to Choose for Your Aluminium Enclosure

Process · 2026-10-06

Extrusion vs CNC machining for custom enclosures — when each wins on cost, lead time, wall thickness and volume.

Anodizing vs Powder Coating for Aluminium Enclosures

Anodizing vs Powder Coating for Aluminium Enclosures

Finishing · 2026-10-03

Anodizing or powder coating for your aluminium enclosure? Compare durability, colour, EMI and cost to pick the right finish.

Designing Thin-Wall Aluminium Profiles: Wall Thickness Limits

Designing Thin-Wall Aluminium Profiles: Wall Thickness Limits

Design · 2026-09-30

How thin can an aluminium enclosure wall go? Wall-thickness rules, stability limits and machining-rigidity tips for extruded profiles.

EMI Shielding for Aluminium Enclosures: Conductive Finishes & Design

EMI Shielding for Aluminium Enclosures: Conductive Finishes & Design

Design · 2026-09-27

How to shield an aluminium enclosure from EMI — conductive anodising, selective masking, gasket lands and design tips.

How to Read a DFM Review for Custom Aluminium Enclosures

How to Read a DFM Review for Custom Aluminium Enclosures

Engineering · 2026-09-24

What a DFM (design for manufacturability) review tells you — wall limits, tolerances, finish risks and cost drivers on an enclosure drawing.

Heat Sink Design Basics for Aluminium Enclosures

Heat Sink Design Basics for Aluminium Enclosures

Thermal · 2026-09-21

Fin pitch, thickness and height limits for extruded aluminium heat sinks — and how to integrate the mount into the profile.

Export & Customs Guide: HS Codes for Aluminium Enclosures

Export & Customs Guide: HS Codes for Aluminium Enclosures

Export · 2026-09-18

HS codes, documents and Incoterms for shipping custom aluminium enclosures from China — what overseas buyers need to know.

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