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I didn't see it mentioned, but depending on the type of volumes you're working with, you can opt for a more durable, expensive steel mold vs a cheaper aluminum
by c_o_n_v_e_x 3y ago
I didn't see it mentioned, but depending on the type of volumes you're working with, you can opt for a more durable, expensive steel mold vs a cheaper aluminum mold. The molds wear out over time, steel will typically last longer.
For one of our products, we used an off the shelf plastic enclosure. Unfortunately, the process of getting our equipment certified with an off the shelf enclosure was much more difficult than expected. Finding an enclosure manufacturer who would support us through certification was challenging.. the sticking point was trying to get manufacturers to provide test samples of the gasket materials being used.
- xxs 3y agoThe box doesn't appear to have (glass) fiber reinforcement, so I guess the mold is Al. The article doesn't mentioned the type of plastic being used, either - by the looks of the video PP or ABS?
- ahaucnx 3y agoAuthor here. We use ASA plastic.
- unleaded 3y agoHow do you decide what plastic to use?
- ahaucnx 3y agoUV residence, hardness, mold suitability characteristics etc.
- xxs 3y ago(: ASA, the better ABS. I guess it's ok for a mounted enclosure. One thing that I consider a test for quality - cheap plastic enclosures/shells (esp. shells for tools). PC/PA6/PA66/PC+ABS/POM(!)/PP+GF/HDPE all good (esp. with fiber reinforcement for PC/PA). I can't recall the last time I have seen ASA, aside quick connect garden fittings. Out of curiosity: what else have you considered as material?