Part 2. Mechanical Assembly
This is where the digital meets the physical — and where cheap mechanical errors lead to expensive field failures. This chapter focuses on the disciplined physical integration required to build a product that survives handling and environmental stress.
We detail the controls that lock in product durability:
- Fastening Control: Managing torque and thread engagement to ensure consistent clamp load without component damage.
- Integration: Precise mounting of PCBAs and modules, including thermal interface material (TIM) application and ESD protection.
- Environmental Sealing: Correctly installing seals and gaskets to guarantee IP compliance (protection against dust and water).
Master these details to ensure your enclosure is a reliable system, not just a box.
5.6 Chassis and Enclosure Preparation
Chassis and enclosure preparation is the mandatory foundation that dictates the success of final ...
5.7 Fasteners, Torque and Thread Management
Fastener installation is the most frequent and most vulnerable mechanical operation in Box Build....
5.8 Mounting PCBAs, Displays and Modules
The installation of sensitive electronic components into the chassis is the point where electrica...
5.9 Brackets, Shields and Heat Sinks
The installation of structural and thermal management components — brackets, shields, and heat si...
5.10 Seals, Gaskets, and Waterproofing
Environmental sealing is a mandatory requirement for products operating in corrosive, dusty, or h...