Tailoring MicroPak Enclosures

Making a MicroPak Enclosure Part of Your Product

Tailoring MicroPak Enclosures

Tailoring describes a group of modifications including special sizes, machining, self-clinching inserts, graphics, overlays and special colors that allow a MicroPak enclosure to take on a personality that is all yours. And Lansing is uniquely qualified to do it for you. Our experienced production staff can provide the customizing details you need and deliver quality results at a reasonable cost.

The length dimension (front to back) of any MicroPak enclosure is easily varied. When the length you require is greater than a standard length, it is recommended that you limit the C Style to 15" (385mm) and the D and E Styles to 24" (610mm). When the length you require is shorter than a standard length, material savings can offset setup costs in quantities as small as 10-25 pieces.

Subtractions  and additions to panels

Machining Panels and adding Self-Clinching Inserts to panels

Installing your electronics in an enclosure requires the addition of mechanical features. Whether those features require machining holes in panels or the installation of self-clinching inserts, Lansing is equipped and organized to do the work in a timely fashion and at a reasonable price.

Lansing has dedicated drilling, milling, and punching equipment capable of producing cutouts that range from simple round holes to the most complex shapes. We can machine virtually any detail in any part. And when required, we can complete this phase by installing PEM brand self-clinching  inserts where you need them.

Usually, machining is done before metal finishing. This means the parts will have a uniform finish on all surfaces. Importantly, you receive the net quantity you have ordered without having to be concerned about or allowing for, parts lost in production setup and scrap.

Remember that we have more than one way to tailor most parts. We can look at your machining requirements and quantities and offer you an effective solution.

The finishing touch

Graphics, Special Finishes, Colors, and Materials

Beginning with camera-ready artwork, provided by you or created by us, Lansing can silkscreen any MicroPak part except the bezel. The cost of one-color silk-screening is reasonable even in small quantities.

Overlays are a particularly elegant solution which, more than any other single element, allows your MicroPak enclosure to take on a distinctive appearance. Lansing can assist you with the design and specification of graphic overlays for your product. Although we do not manufacture overlays, we'd be happy to refer you to reputable vendors who do, some of whom have tooling available for the blanking of all sizes of MicroPak panels. Overlays can be shipped to Lansing for application and secondary mechanical operations. They become cost-effective in the 250-1,000-piece range depending on the number of colors involved.

For those who require Tailoring makes a MicroPak or GrayBox enclosure a part of your product colors, Lansing is prepared to work with you whether it requires painting or molding in custom colors. The practicality of some options depends on the quantity.

The standard MicroPak materials and finishes have been specified carefully, but may not be appropriate for all applications. Special finishes, both conductive and non-conductive, can be specified for most parts. Special materials can also be specified. Vinyl-clad aluminum can be used in place of the standard vinyl-clad steel covers. Bezels and end caps can be molded in a variety of plastics.

Lansing Instrument Corp's enclosure designs have originated from real customer needs. We have an extensive experience base that we are willing to share with you in an effort to address your requirements. We look forward to a discussion of your needs and  Lansing working with you to meet them.