Custom sheet metal manufacturing
Custom NEMA 13 Enclosures for CNC and Industrial Controls
Protect control panels and electrical components from shop-floor dust, oil, and coolant exposure with a custom-fabricated enclosure from Enclosuremfg. Get engineering support from design review through production.
Built on the NEMA 12 approach to dust and oil protection, NEMA 13 designs address indoor exposure to circulating dust, spraying water, oil, and non-corrosive coolants. For CNC machine panels, we can evaluate oil- and chemical-resistant foam gaskets against your actual operating fluids.
Send drawings or a concept for an RFQ. We can review layout, fabrication, sealing, finish, and quantity before quoting.
Designed around your application
Door geometry, gasket compression, cable entries, hardware, and finish all contribute to the completed enclosure.
50
Manufacturing team members
5
Mechanical and manufacturing engineers
6
Full-time QA/QC specialists
10–500
Typical order range in units
Application and sealing
Made for shop-floor oil and coolant exposure
NEMA 13 enclosures are used indoors where protection is needed against circulating dust, spraying water, oil, and non-corrosive coolants. They are a common choice for machine control panels exposed to routine shop-floor fluids.
High-pressure spray needs specific review
A NEMA 13 rating alone does not establish protection against direct, forceful coolant impact or high-speed jets. Share spray direction, pressure, distance, and duty cycle so the design and applicable verification requirements can be reviewed. Do not assume routine spray and high-pressure jet exposure are equivalent.
Foam gasket evaluation
Oil- and chemical-resistant foam gasket materials can be incorporated when appropriate. Compatibility depends on the exact coolant, lubricant, cleaning agent, concentration, temperature, and exposure duration.
Door and entry details
We review door overlap, gasket contact surfaces, seams, fasteners, mounting details, and cable entries as part of the sealing approach.
Send fluid details, not assumptions
Include fluid product names or safety data sheets where available, plus whether exposure is occasional splash, repeated spray, or direct impact. This helps us evaluate a proposed seal against the real environment.
Engineering and production
Fabrication built around your panel and machine
Our 50-person manufacturing team includes five mechanical and manufacturing engineers and six QA/QC specialists. Engineering review and quality checkpoints support the work alongside in-house fabrication.
Custom components and assemblies
- Laser-cut panels, doors, mounting plates, and openings
- CNC-formed bodies, covers, brackets, and internal supports
- Automated installation of PEM nuts, studs, and standoffs
- Welded assemblies and structural frames
- Deburred, brushed, or powder-coated surfaces
- Components sized for customer-supplied hardware and electrical layouts
| Capability | Available specification | Project relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering support | 5 mechanical and manufacturing engineers | DFM, bend and unfolding checks, structural detail review |
| Quality team | 6 full-time QA/QC specialists | Checks from incoming material through final inspection |
| Laser cutting | 3 machines; 12 kW and 6 kW fiber sources | Panels and complex cutouts |
| CNC bending | 5 machines: OG35 (2), OG100 (2), OG200 (1) | Compact boxes through heavier enclosure components |
| Hardware insertion | 3 automatic clinching machines | Captive PEM nuts, studs, and standoffs |
| Welding | 3 laser welders, 10 MIG units, 10 TIG stations, 1 cold welder | Process selected by structure, material, and appearance |
| Powder coating | In-house 2500 × 6000 mm line | Large enclosures and frames finished in-house |
| Assembly platforms | Up to 2000 × 6000 mm; work approximately 4–6 m subject to review | Large-format fixturing and structural assembly |
Final material thickness, tolerances, dimensions, coating requirements, and inspection criteria are confirmed against your drawings and application.
Design for manufacturability
Dimensional control for CNC panels
Our engineers review 3D CAD and fabrication details to identify bend-line conflicts, hardware access issues, interference around mounted components, and tolerance-sensitive interfaces before parts are released.
For formed or welded control enclosures, process selection depends on the design. Laser welding can limit heat input on suitable joints and visible surfaces; TIG is available for stainless steel work, while MIG supports structural fabrication. Selection depends on material, joint design, strength, and appearance.
First-article inspection and production checks help verify agreed requirements. For repeat orders, controlled drawings and inspection criteria provide a reference for batch consistency.
Details we can review
- Door overlap and gasket contact surfaces
- Display, button, connector, and cable gland cutouts
- Mounting plate and internal hardware positions
- Weld locations and cosmetic faces sensitive to distortion
- Powder coating and surface preparation requirements
- Stainless steel brushing or specified finishes
Our in-house 2500 × 6000 mm powder coating line keeps finishing within the production workflow, reducing reliance on outside finishing schedules and supporting clearer coordination.
Suitable projects and production volumes
Our typical work suits high-mix, low-to-medium-volume manufacturing, including orders of approximately 10 to 500 units and recurring supply programs.
If your application requires verified high-pressure jet protection, outdoor weather exposure, or a specific NEMA/IP test result, include that requirement in your inquiry. A custom build is not automatically certified; the design and verification path must match the specification.
Ready to scope a NEMA 13 enclosure?
Share your design and fluid exposure details. Our team can review manufacturing questions and quote the requested scope.
Request a quote
Help us assess your enclosure requirements
Send as much of the following as you have:
- 2D drawings, 3D CAD files, or an initial layout
- Material and thickness requirements
- Enclosure dimensions and target batch quantity
- Door, mounting, cutout, and hardware details
- Coolant, lubricant, or cleaning chemical names
- Exposure conditions, including spray direction and pressure if known
- Finish, color, inspection, and packaging requirements
- Required standards or test documentation
Contact Enclosuremfg at info@enclosuremfg.com. Company address: Building 4, Kuiqing Road, Qingxi Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province.