RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] need special dimension metal case.

Dan at Camtronics pointed me to this source. Try
http://www.sescom.com/enclosure/ They make enclosures that have an
extruded metal edge with flat metal panel sides. They also sell the
extrusion by itself.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've designed a small electronic equipment that need a
> special enclosure to hold the circuit board. The
> enclosure is not easily available in the market
> because of the special dimension and requirement.
> Moreover, since I'll be selling my equipment only in
> small scale initially, I cannot afford making a mold
> to mass producing the enclosure.
>
> The following is the requirement:-
> 1. size about 2.5"x2.5"x0.75", shape and dimension not
> too strict, I just want it to look like a thin
> sandwich so that it can stick on the wall and not too
> obstructive to view.
> 2. the enclosure must be able to fasten to the wall
> using two screws.
> 3. need a small lid which I can open and change my 9V
> battery.
> 4. prefer to be made of metal, since I'll use one
> surface of the metal box as a conductor for a sensor.
> If no choice, other material is acceptable (I can put
> a metal plate inside the box myself).
> 5. need a hole of diameter 0.5" on one of the surface
> (a component of my circuit needs be protruding out of
> the box, this hole allows it to do so).
>
> Since my equipment is not for domestic use, the
> enclosure can be having odd/funny outlook. In fact, I
> thought of making the enclosure myself, like using two
> sheets of metal sandwiched together between a rubber
> border, but I've no skill to make the lid, hole, etc.
> (I'm an electronic, not mechanical, engineer).
>
> Could anyone suggest me some solutions, or does anyone
> get interest to make and sell to me? But beware! I
> stress again, I can't order too many (at least
> initially, before I can get a lot of orders), this is
> only a home-business!
>
> Regards!
>
> Randy
>
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