An enclosure is commonly used to house electronic assemblies, protecting them from external environmental factors such as weather and direct handling. They also protect the end user from risk factors such as electric shocks, making them a common feature within a number of different industries.
Enclosures can be made from a range of materials, with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium being the most common. The exact processes used will depend on the design of the enclosure, although cutting, bending and welding are generally quite typical within the manufacture of such designs.
As well as being protective, enclosures are often designed to provide sufficient ventilation to the equipment that they house. They usually take the form of a box or a cabinet, with finishing processes often required to ensure that the material does not corrode or weaken when exposed to moisture or temperature fluctuations.