OEM SHEET METAL ENCLOSURE FABRICATION

Custom Sheet Metal Enclosures and Cabinet Shells

MSTFAB fabricates empty steel, stainless steel and aluminum enclosure shells to your released drawings.

  • Enclosure bodies, doors, panels and mounting plates
  • Laser cutting, CNC bending, welding and specified finishes
  • Critical features checked to the agreed inspection plan

Mechanical scope only. The buyer installs and validates electrical equipment and owns final equipment certification.

Empty custom sheet metal enclosure shells and panels manufactured to customer drawings
01Build to printSTEP, DWG, DXF and PDF review
02Complete metalwork routeCut, bend, weld, hardware and finish
03Documented inspectionDimensional reports available by requirement
04Export-ready supportSurface protection and overseas packing

Compare Enclosure Shells by Equipment Type

Every image below shows our fabrication scope: the metal shell, doors, panels, mounting plates and specified mechanical hardware. Internal electrical components are supplied and installed by the buyer.

Empty stainless steel push button enclosure shell with laser-cut openings and mounting plate

Push Button Enclosure Shells

Empty wall-mount boxes with customer-defined button holes, display cutouts, gasket lands and blank mounting plates.

Empty powder-coated PLC enclosure shell with blank galvanized mounting plate

PLC Enclosure Shells

Floor-standing or wall-mounted steel shells with reinforced frames, doors, plinths and empty component mounting space.

Empty stainless steel operator console enclosure shell with HMI and button cutouts

Operator Console Enclosure Shells

Sloped console housings with HMI openings, access doors, welded bases and removable service panels.

Empty fabricated HMI panel enclosure shells with display cutouts and removable covers

HMI Enclosure Shells

Compact panel housings with touchscreen cutouts, button openings, rear covers and controlled gasket contact surfaces.

Empty climate-controlled equipment enclosure shell with cooling-unit cutout and louvers

Climate-Controlled Enclosure Shells

Outdoor cabinet shells prepared with rain hoods, louvers and customer-defined cooling-unit cutouts. Cooling equipment is not included.

Empty multi-door distribution board enclosure shell with mounting frames and plates

Distribution Board Enclosure Shells

Multi-door switchboard shells with welded frames, cable-entry bases and blank mounting plates. Electrical gear is not included.

Empty outdoor telecom enclosure shell with open gasketed doors and rack space

Telecom Enclosure Shells

Weatherproof cabinet shells with gasketed doors, empty rack space, ventilation and protected cable entry.

Empty industrial control cabinet enclosure shell with blank mounting plate

Control Cabinet Enclosure Shells

Empty industrial control cabinets with aligned doors, reinforcement, plinths and galvanized mounting plates.

Empty 19-inch server rack cabinet shell with perforated doors and removable panels

19-Inch Server Rack Cabinet Shells

Empty rack structures with perforated doors, removable panels and customer-specified rail depth. Servers and cabling are not included.

Empty stainless steel traffic control enclosure shell with shelves and mounting panel

Traffic Control Enclosure Shells

Stainless or powder-coated roadside cabinet shells with rain protection, shelves and service access.

Empty outdoor solar battery cabinet shells with modular trays and gasketed doors

Solar Battery Cabinet Shells

Empty outdoor battery cabinet shells with modular trays, ventilation and weather-protected access. Batteries and inverters are not included.

Empty weatherproof sheet metal enclosure shells in multiple custom sizes

Outdoor Sheet Metal Enclosure Shells

Custom weatherproof steel, stainless or aluminum housings with gasket lands, rain edges and protected openings.

Choose the shell by the interface you must verify

The same fabrication steps can lead to very different acceptance criteria. Name the mating part and drawing datum before comparing enclosure quotations.

HMI and operator consoles

Drawing must identifyDisplay bezel, button layout, panel thickness and front-face datum.

Evidence to agreeCutout measurement and first-article fit using the approved bezel or gauge.

PLC and control cabinets

Drawing must identifyBackplate, rail and door-swing datums plus cable-entry clearance.

Evidence to agreeMounting-pattern measurements and a door and plate fit check after finishing.

Outdoor and telecom shells

Drawing must identifyGasket route, drainage, louver direction, gland plate and service clearances.

Evidence to agreeMechanical interface checks; an IP rating requires the responsible party's agreed test, not a photo of a gasket.

Rack and distribution shells

Drawing must identifyRail spacing, mounting depth, removable-panel access and equipment envelope.

Evidence to agreeRail and opening measurements plus a representative assembly-fit check.

These are RFQ checkpoints, not claims of completed tests. Put the required record, sample size and acceptance authority in the approved order scope.

A CLEAR RFQ ROUTE

From drawing to a manufacturable enclosure shell

A useful quote needs more than a box size. Share the details that control fit, appearance and assembly so the review focuses on the risks that matter.

STEP 02

Confirm requirements

Define material grade and thickness, critical tolerances, hardware, exposure, finish and protected surfaces.

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STEP 03

Review manufacturability

We review bend access, weld seams, cutouts, gasket lands and drawing-defined inspection points before quoting.

See enclosure DFM
STEP 04

Approve the production route

Agree on a sample or first-article review, production checks and protective packing before release.

Review packing
PROCUREMENT CHECKPOINTS

What your team can verify before release

Good enclosure sourcing is mostly the art of removing surprises before the parts reach receiving inspection.

Material controlGrade, thickness and finish requirements tied to the drawing.
Fit and accessDoor gaps, panel alignment, cutout positions and service clearances reviewed.
First article evidenceCritical dimensions and visual surfaces checked before repeat production.
Protected deliveryFilm, foam, separators and export packing planned around cosmetic surfaces.
SERVICE BOUNDARY

Questions buyers ask before sending drawings

Do you supply a complete electrical enclosure system?

No. We fabricate the empty sheet metal shell, doors, panels, mounting plates and specified mechanical hardware. The buyer or panel builder installs and certifies the electrical components.

Can the shell be built around UL 508A or IEC 61439 requirements?

Yes, when your controlled drawings define the required mechanical construction, material, spacing, bonding provisions and environmental details. Final certification of the assembled equipment remains with the responsible OEM, panel builder or certification body.

Which files produce the fastest quotation?

A 3D STEP file plus a 2D drawing is ideal. DWG, DXF and PDF are also accepted. Include material, thickness, finish, quantity, critical tolerances and packing requirements.

Can you support prototypes and repeat production?

Yes. We can review a prototype or first article before controlled repeat production, with inspection evidence matched to the agreed drawing requirements.

BUYER VERIFICATION

Verify the shell behind the product image.

The catalog helps you choose a form factor. The released drawing and quotation define the actual metalwork, interfaces, finish and inspection scope for your order.

Illustrative empty sheet metal cabinet shell, HMI housing and bent mounting parts
Illustrative empty shell set. Confirm current workshop and order-specific evidence before approval.
01

Know what is supplied

Confirm the cabinet body, door, removable panels, mounting plate and specified passive hardware. Electrical parts, wiring and finished-equipment certification are outside the shell scope unless separately agreed.

02

Check the mating interfaces

Identify the display opening, rail spacing, door swing, gland plate or gasket route relevant to the shell. Agree which features need a sample or first-article fit check.

03

Confirm finish responsibility

Put the selected finish, any long-term finishing partner, protected surfaces and export packing requirements in the approved order scope.

Send Drawings for Quote

Attach one file, up to 10 MB (STEP/STP, DXF/DWG, PDF, ZIP, or an image). Include material, quantity, and finish details for an accurate quote.

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