Fabrication of an Aluminum Enclosure Panel

An OEM came to us for fabrication of an aluminum enclosure panel that would be part of a medical diagnostic device.  This is one of several components we make for this assembly.  Working from 2D CAD drawings, we created the necessary custom fixturing and then applied CNC punching and bending to shape the piece to its final size of 18.00” x 8.00” x 3.25”.  The panel was completed with PEM insertion of studs and nuts, and a customized conversion coating was applied as a corrosion inhibitor. During the manufacture of this panel, we worked within tolerances of ±.005”. Although this piece was made from aluminum, we also make similar pieces from stainless steel.

Project Details

1. Product Description
This aluminum component plate is used within a(n) medical diagnostic device. This can also be made using Stainless Steel.
2. Capabilities Applied/Processes
Primary:
Custom Fixturing
CNC Punching
CNC Bending Secondary:
PEM Insertion of studs and nuts
Customized Plating-Conversion Coating
3. Equipment Used to Manufacture Part
Trumpf TruPunch 1000
Trumpf TruBend 5085 Haeger Hardware Insertion Press
4. Overall Part Dimensions
Length: 18.00"
Width: 8.00" Height: 3.25"
5. Tightest Tolerances
±.005"
6. Material Used
Aluminum
7. Max Material Finish
63Ra
8. In process testing/inspection performed
First Article, PPAP level 3
Material & plating certification (Certs)
Certificate of Conformance (COC)
9. Estimated Part Weight
Less Than 1lb
10.Industry for Use
Medical diagnostic equipment
11.Volume
200-300 EAU
12.Delivery Location
Chicago, Illinois
13.Standards Met
Customer supplied print, 2D CAD Drawing,
MIL specifications
ASME Y14.5M-1994 MIL-C-5541
14.Product Name Enclosure Panel