Stamped, Machined, or Die-Cast? How to Choose a Metal Enclosure Manufacturing Process
A practical engineering and sourcing guide to choosing stamped sheet metal, CNC machining, die casting, or a hybrid route for metal enclosures.
Can Die-Cast Aluminum Be Anodized? Alloy, Appearance, and Process Risk
Die-cast aluminum can be anodized, but decorative results depend on more than the anodizing bath. Learn how silicon, porosity, alloy selection, machining, and process control affect appearance and performance.