Server chassis
A reference for coordinating panels, internal mounting and a removable cover.
- Specify mounting datums and panel openings.
- Confirm cover clearance, fasteners and assembly access.
OEM metal stamping capability
Custom Sheet Metal Enclosure Manufacturer for Electronics OEMs
Upload drawings for custom sheet metal enclosures so fit, mounting, ventilation, finish, installed hardware and assembly can be reviewed before production. HARVLAND supports housings, chassis, covers and equipment boxes from DFM and RFQ review through samples and repeat production.
Custom manufacturing overview
HARVLAND manufactures custom sheet metal enclosures, chassis, covers and equipment boxes for electronics OEMs from drawings. Fit, mounting, ventilation, hardware and assembly are reviewed before production. Common materials include steel, stainless steel, aluminum and galvanized steel. Powder coating, plating and anodizing can be planned with inspection; no-MOQ samples are available when the route is feasible.
Enclosure examples
Start with the details your assembly needs
Use these photographed enclosure types as references when preparing your drawings. Material, thickness, finish and manufacturing route are confirmed for each project.
CPE communications enclosures
References for connector openings, antenna exits and enclosure mounting.
- Provide connector and antenna locations with clearance requirements.
- Confirm mounting points and the cover removal direction.
Mini PC enclosures
References for front and rear I/O, ventilation and cover fit in a compact assembly.
- Check board, connector and internal mounting locations together.
- Define ventilation areas and cover-to-part clearance.
Actual project · anonymized
CPE router metal enclosure
The customer could not wait for tooling: they needed samples fast, then placed an urgent 3,000-piece order before the die existed.
First sample · 3 days
Laser cutting and bending provided the first enclosure for customer review.
Revised sample · another 3 days
Customer changes were incorporated before sample approval.
During tooling
The same laser-and-bending route supplied urgent orders while die development ran in parallel.
Tooling · 3 weeks
The progressive die was completed and production switched to stamping.
During the 3-week die-development period, laser cutting and bending delivered three batches of 3,000 pieces each, 9,000 pieces in total. Production then switched to stamping without a supply gap.
These timings describe this project only. A new project’s schedule depends on the drawing, changes, tooling and agreed plan.
DFM reviewbefore tooling decisions
±0.02 mm tolerancefor critical features, subject to drawing and process review
0.2–2.0 mmsheet thickness range
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001quality and environmental management systems
No MOQfor sample validation
Finish + inspectionplanned for your project
Drawing to repeat supply
Choose the manufacturing route before committing to tooling
Quantity, geometry and expected design changes guide the choice of cutting, bending, joining or stamping. Tooling is reviewed as part of that choice.
Review drawings and use
Confirm interfaces, mounting, material, finish and the features that matter to your assembly.
Select a route and quote
Review feasible processes against quantity and revision plans; identify tooling and inspection requirements.
Approve the sample
Check fit, openings, assembly and appearance against the agreed drawing and acceptance criteria.
Prepare tooling as needed and repeat production
Confirm any required fixtures or production dies, then control drawings, inspection and repeat orders to the approved revision.
Does every enclosure need a production die before sampling?
Not necessarily. Drawings, quantity and expected changes determine the route. Laser cutting and bending may be suitable for samples or small batches; any necessary fixtures, special tooling or production dies must still be reviewed and confirmed for the project.
Build around mounting, clearance and assembly needs
A useful quote for sheet metal enclosures needs more than outside dimensions. Boards, connectors, fans, fasteners and covers must still fit after bend allowance, finish thickness and installed hardware are considered.
- Review mounting holes, slots, tabs, ventilation, bend relief, connector cutouts and cover fit.
- Support electronics housings, network equipment chassis, power supply cases, instrument boxes and display backplates.
- Check whether the enclosure should follow a bending, stamping, welding, riveting or mixed fabrication route.
Plan cutting, bending, hardware and finishing together
Specify material, thickness, hardware and finish together. Mark coating masks, mating clearances and cosmetic surfaces so cutting, bending, hardware installation and finishing can be planned against the delivered enclosure requirements.
- Laser cutting, punching, press brake bending, riveting, PEM inserts, welding and assembly can be reviewed from drawings.
- Material options include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel and other project-specific sheet metals.
- Finish planning can include powder coating, ink coating, plating, e-coating, anodizing, passivation, brushing, screen printing, pad printing and appearance criteria.
Reduce surprises before enclosure production
Enclosure sourcing risk usually appears as poor fit, finish mismatch, scratched surfaces, wrong hole positions or late assembly changes. Reviewing these points before quoting makes production expectations clear.
- Confirm tolerance-sensitive features before tooling, bending or fixture decisions.
- Review finish thickness where coating may affect inserts, grounding, mating surfaces or sliding covers.
- Clarify packaging, protection film, first-article records, inspection photos and sample approval needs.
Send the details that speed enclosure quoting
A complete enclosure RFQ helps engineering return a route, not just a generic price. Include both the metal part geometry and the product context when available.
- 2D/3D drawings, material, thickness, finish color, annual quantity and target application.
- Assembly notes for inserts, screws, welds, gaskets, labels, grounding or packaging.
- Critical-to-fit areas, cosmetic surfaces and inspection requirements.
Explore representative manufacturing routes
Representative production routes
See the full manufacturing processA representative route for this product family
These anonymized, representative routes illustrate how operations may be combined. They are not customer case studies or manufacturing specifications for any particular part. Actual operations, sequence, inspection points and any external processing are confirmed from the released drawing, material and finish requirements, quantity, and the agreed project quality plan.
This example shows how key operations may be sequenced for quotation planning. The released drawing and agreed project plan determine the actual route.
Anonymized route example
Sheet metal enclosure components
A representative route may combine hole-making, formed features, threads and installed hardware before assembly checks.
- Punching and countersinking
- Trimming and secondary punching
- Tapping
- Hemming, bending and forming
- Rivet installation and press riveting
- Assembly and inspection
Typical checkpointsCheckpoints may include hole position, thread condition, formed geometry, hardware seating and final fit.
Representative production route. Actual steps, controls and external processes depend on the drawing and approved project plan.
Upload enclosure drawings
Product samples · Housings
Bluetooth Speaker Metal Housing: Appearance and Assembly Details
This circular shell has a softly curved outer face, a wavy perimeter and an open inner cavity. Exterior and interior views help connect the visible design with the parts that must fit inside it.
Appearance and assembly reference. Material, dimensions and manufacturing route are confirmed for each project.
View the product sample and detailsBuyer questions
Common buyer questions
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Can you make custom sheet metal enclosures from drawings?
Yes. Upload 2D drawings and available STEP/STP files for a design-for-manufacturing review of size, mounting features, bend lines, ventilation, hardware, finish, tolerances and production quantity before quoting.
Which finishes can be planned for sheet metal enclosures?
Common routes include powder coating, ink coating, plating, e-coating, anodizing, passivation, brushing, screen printing, pad printing and project-specific surface treatments. Finish thickness and cosmetic surfaces should be noted in the RFQ.
Can inserts, fasteners or assembly be included?
Yes. PEM inserts, rivets, screws, welding, simple assembly and packaging can be reviewed when the drawing or assembly notes show the requirement.
What information helps enclosure quoting move faster?
Send 2D/3D files, material, thickness, finish color or sample, annual quantity, critical dimensions, cosmetic requirements and any assembly or packaging notes.
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Send your enclosure drawings for DFM and RFQ review
Include material, thickness, finish, annual quantity, critical fit areas, hardware, inspection and packaging needs so engineering can review a practical manufacturing route.