Sheet metal fabrication is a standard technique for the manufacture of equipment boxes and enclosures for electronics. Mounting points and connectors have a critical role in ensuring that metal boxes can be effectively used to protect and contain sensitive equipment and electronic components. Precision manufacturing and installation of mounting points and connectors is a key capability for sheet metal fabrication companies.
Why are mounting points & connectors used in sheet metal fabrication?
We’ve looked at sheet metal joining techniques in the past as part of our series of articles about sheet metal fabrication. Mounting points and connectors are used to attach equipment, components, circuit boards, and modules securely to sheet metal boxes and electronics enclosures. Some mounting points are cut and formed from the sheet metal, and others are created by adding fixings or connectors, for example screw threaded barrels, to the sheet metal assembly.
Why is high precision sheet metal fabrication required to use mounting points & connectors?
Attention to detail and high precision are required when installing mounting points and connectors for several reasons. One common issue in sheet metal fabrication is if mounting points are not located with precision it becomes impossible to attach equipment, especially delicate equipment like printed circuit boards (PCBs), without distorting the case or damaging the equipment.
Do you need to use specific types of connector or mounting point for specific equipment?
A secondary issue is if incorrect mounting points or connector types are used. Some connectors and mounting types are better than others for attaching specific types of equipment. For instance, if you need to attach a power supply to the inside of the case, the mounting point will usually need to be very secure, and also may be required to be insulated for safety. When attaching a circuit board or delicate components, it is better to use a comparatively light weight connector to reduce the likelihood of damage caused by excessive torque on bigger, stronger connectors.
Why does precision sheet metal fabrication have a significant impact on mounting points & connectors?
When you need to fit mounting points and connectors to a sheet metal box or electronics enclosure, you need to start with an accurately formed box, so precision sheet metal fabrication is required to ensure that mounting points will align correctly and fasteners will line up with connectors without distortion. Precision sheet metal cutting and precision sheet metal bending are both essential to ensure that mounting points, fasteners and connectors are correctly aligned at the assembly stage.
Why are Taiwa the best sheet metal fabrication experts for your project?
Taiwa are the best sheet metal fabrication experts for your project because we have all the skills, experience and technologies required for precision, high quality, sheet metal fabrication under one roof. Our vertically integrated design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and shipping processes give us significant advantages in efficient manufacturing, quality control and expert ODM capabilities that enable us to work closely with clients to achieve their sheet metal fabrication dreams.
Our modern, state of the art AMADA combination punch laser technology for cutting and AMADA CAD controlled machines for bending, combined with our extensive forming library and specialized machines for inserting connectors and mounting components give us the precision to manufacture complex sheet metal boxes and electronic enclosures with flawless accuracy. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you make your sheet metal fabrication project a reality.
