Technical Library

Every aluminum case decision comes down to a small number of engineering questions: which alloy, how the frame carries load, what stops vibration, where water and pressure get in, which hardware survives daily use, and what the route demands in documentation. Each topic below collects the guides written around one of those questions.

Engineering topics

• Materials and finishing (23 guides). Alloy grade, temper, corrosion paths, anodizing, chromate conversion and powder coating as production processes.
• Structural engineering (41 guides). Extrusion design, welding procedure, rivets and fasteners, panel stiffness, stack loading and interior framing.
• Shock, vibration and cushioning (43 guides). Fragility curves, G-values, drop and vibration profiles, foam density and isolation mounts.
• Sealing and environmental protection (54 guides). IP ratings, gasket compression set, pressure equalization valves, fire, acoustic and EMI performance.
• Hardware and access (42 guides). Latch clamp force, hinge cycle life, caster load ratings, handles and security hardware.
• Transport and compliance (34 guides). Air freight and IATA rules, lithium battery transport, customs documents and ATA 300.
• Operation and maintenance (72 guides). Repair, labeling, modular rigs, power distribution, loading practice and long-term care.
• Buying and customization (81 guides). Material comparisons, OEM and ODM scope, tooling, MOQ, sampling and total cost of ownership.

By industry

• All industry applications (204 guides), or browse medical and healthcare, military and tactical, touring and live events, electronics and instrumentation and industrial and manufacturing.

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• 6061-T6, 5052-H32 and 6063-T5: what the alloy actually changes
• Cushion curves, G-values and fragility: sizing foam from test data
• IEC 60529 in practice: IP ratings, gasket design and pressure management