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The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a valuabl

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Steel is one of the most commonly used materials in CNC

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One of the very first steps in making your vision a reality is knowing how much it is going to cost to have your design custom manufactured. At Protocase, we are the industry leader for custom sheet metal enclosures, parts & panels made quickly, with a whole host of options so we can achieve

When it comes to CNC machining, planning is critical. Often, CNC machining designs and projects can get unnecessarily complex – and as with almost everything in life, time is money. Here at Protocase, we understand that some designs require precise detail that cannot be simplified, but if you wa

Anodizing is an electrochemical process wherein aluminum is placed in a liquid bath with an electric current flowing through it. This produces a chemical reaction that thickens the oxide layer on the surface of the aluminum, which in turn increases the materials durability. Anodizing can apply c

Out of all of the finishing options we offer here at Protocase, none are more popular than powdercoat for custom metal parts and enclosures. Engineers, designers and scientists choose it as a finish because it’s durable, striking and offers a wide range of options in terms of color, reflectivity

When the COVID-19 pandemic became a serious concern in North America in early 2020, there were many unknowns. How was COVID-19 spread? What were the symptoms? Could COVID-19 be spread when no symptoms were present? Were there any lasting after effects, or spinoff illnesses? How far and how quic

For custom enclosures or parts, self-clinching fasteners are probably the most useful hardware components at a designer’s disposal. They solve a whole host of challenges when it comes to mounting components, and because of their compact design and low profile, they provide excell

If you’ve ordered custom enclosures, parts or panels from us recently, you may have noticed some differences in the way we packaged your order. There’s a good reason for that. This blog post will outline how our packaging has changed, and why we decided to move to custom shipment boxes. The prob

When it comes to sheet-metal brackets, there are several standard styles and shapes. Each sheet metal bracket style serves a specific requirement for mounting a component, or being compatible with a particular surface shape. Here at Protocase, because we are here to help you get your projects d

Many of our design resources and tips are aimed to help you work within our manufacturing capabilities and make the best decisions for your specific requirements, in order to end up with a result that is both functional and beautiful. One aspect of a design that can be absolutely critical is bud