Custom medical equipment enclosures in sheet metal for equipment OEMs and contract manufacturers. Imaging, diagnostic, patient-monitoring and laboratory enclosure programs are fabricated to customer-released drawings. Send aluminum or stainless alloy details, door and hardware interfaces, finish zones and the agreed inspection scope. The medical-device OEM owns regulatory approval and final device validation.
Use this page when the RFQ covers the complete outer mechanical frame, doors and enclosure panel system, with the supplied hardware and assembly state defined in the BOM. This is an enclosure fabrication scope, not a finished medical device. For a local control housing, cover set, access panel or bracket kit, use Medical Housing Components. For individual OEM brackets and mounting plates, use medical equipment sheet metal parts.
From imaging system housings to portable diagnostic enclosures and laboratory equipment chassis, each RFQ is reviewed against the released mechanical scope.
Imaging Systems Housings and covers for MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound systems. Drawing-defined gasket lands, grounding points and aperture interfaces can be fabricated alongside large-format panels; the OEM validates shielding performance.
Diagnostic / Monitoring Enclosures for patient monitors, diagnostic analyzers, and point-of-care devices. Rounded, low-crevice designs for practical cleaning, with OEM-selected surface finishes.
Laboratory / IVD Housings for in-vitro diagnostic analyzers, laboratory instruments, and sample processing equipment. 316L options can be reviewed with finish, chemical-exposure and protected-packout requirements defined by the OEM at RFQ.
Carts / Workstations Mobile medical carts, surgical equipment towers, and point-of-care workstations. Durable, cleanable structures built to released load, finish and cleaning-interface requirements.
Typical project inputs for build-to-print medical enclosure RFQs. Actual values, records and validation responsibilities must be defined in the released drawing and quotation.
| RFQ input | Define in the drawing package | Confirm in the quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure assembly scope | Frame, doors, removable panels and revision-controlled assembly BOM | Loose parts, matched panel kit or assembled mechanical enclosure; list exclusions |
| Prototype and production plan | Prototype, pilot and repeat-order quantities by drawing revision; identify forecast versus committed releases | Quote each stage and delivery state separately, including one-time tooling or fixture costs and recurring part costs |
| Material and thickness | Alloy, grade, temper, sheet thickness and permitted substitutions | Availability and forming route reviewed before material changes are approved |
| Functional interfaces | Door gaps, panel fit, mounting datums, display cutouts and gasket lands | Critical dimensions and whether acceptance applies before finish, after finish or after assembly |
| Hardware and purchased items | Hinges, latches, inserts, fasteners and gaskets by part number | Supplier-provided versus customer-supplied items, installation sequence and fit-check scope |
| Surface finish | Coating system or stainless finish, color, texture, visible faces and masking zones | Finish source, coating allowance at fits, roughness checks and records when specified |
| Inspection and records | Critical-feature list, datums, measurement state and requested report format | First-article, material and finish records included in price; identify any additional checks |
| Protection and packout | Cosmetic-face protection, handling requirements, part labels and kit revision | Panel separation, supplied-hardware bags and the agreed delivery state |
| Device-level requirements | OEM-defined cleaning exposure, grounding, seal and shielding interfaces | The OEM retains final device validation and regulatory approval; a material or finish does not establish either |
Prepare the files with the sheet metal RFQ checklist. Our precision sheet metal fabrication services explain how cutting, forming, joining and finishing fit into the quoted mechanical manufacturing scope.
Eight production steps from raw material to an inspected, cleaned enclosure built to the released drawing and agreed documentation scope.
Review drawing-defined cleanability interfaces, material and finish notes, shielding features and OEM-defined compliance boundaries. Medical device certification support and related documentation are available on request; confirm the target market, device scope and deliverables during RFQ review. The OEM retains design and final regulatory responsibilities.
Review mill-supplied records and project-defined incoming checks. Alloy verification and lot traceability are included only when quoted.
Fiber laser cutting and CNC punching for drawing-defined edges, ventilation and mounting features. CTQs are reviewed against process capability before quotation.
CNC press brake forming with radiused corners (no sharp internal angles) for cleanability. Precision bends for consistent panel fit and seam closure.
TIG welding, seam finishing and edge treatment to the released drawing. Passivation or other stainless finishing is coordinated when specified.
Coordinate drawing-defined electropolish, brushing, passivation or coating. Roughness and coating claims require agreed acceptance evidence.
Install quoted hardware, gaskets and shielding components per BOM. Cleaning, handling and protected packout follow the agreed purchase requirements.
Supply dimensional, surface-finish and material records only as defined in the inspection plan. Finished-device EMI and regulatory validation remain with the OEM.
Specify the grade, temper, thickness and finish for each panel or frame member. The OEM defines exposure, cleaning and device-level requirements; a material family name alone does not establish suitability.
Option for OEM-defined chemical exposure
General medical equipment
Lightweight enclosure option
OEM-selected functional finish
Drawing-defined surface options
RFQ-defined configurations
The enclosure is one mechanical part of a regulated device. DRAmetal controls the quoted fabrication scope; the legal manufacturer retains risk management, regulatory compliance and final device validation.
DRAmetal is ISO 13485 certified. Certificate details are available on request. Customer quality clauses and required records must be reviewed before quotation and supplier approval.
This applies to the finished medical electrical equipment or system. The OEM owns testing and approval; DRAmetal fabricates released mechanical features.
The legal manufacturer owns FDA quality-system and submission obligations. Project records are supplied only as defined in the purchase requirements.
Packaging, cleaning and handling requirements can be defined for applications where contamination control is required.
Drawing-defined dimensional checks
Ra/Rz checks when quoted and method-defined
Mechanical shielding interfaces; OEM validates the system
Grounding-feature checks when specified
Passivation records from the approved process source
Project-defined records and lot linkage
Materials, fabrication decisions and results for an anonymous customer project.
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Panel waviness, coating orange peel and runs, and uneven assembly seams undermined the enclosure appearance.
Results apply to the project configuration described on the linked page.
Explore Customer Projects →DRAmetal is ISO 13485 certified. We quote the drawing, inspection and manufacturing-record scope transparently so the OEM can qualify the supplier.
We review radii, seams, edges and finish requirements against the released drawing. The OEM validates cleaning method and clinical suitability.
Mill-supplied material records, dimensional results and lot traceability can be provided when specified; the OEM owns FDA and CE MDR submissions.
We fabricate drawing-defined gasket lands, grounding provisions and aperture features. The OEM validates EMI/EMC performance on the assembled device.
Cleaning, surface protection and packout can be defined in the quotation. No cleanroom certification is implied by this page.
Cutting, forming, welding, available finishing, assembly and documentation scope are confirmed in the quotation, including approved external sources where required.
Send released drawings, material and finish notes, hardware, CTQs, records, packout requirements and prototype, pilot or repeat-production quantities. We will review the mechanical manufacturing scope and return questions needed for a responsible quotation.
Certification documents are available for supplier qualification. Mention the required standard and project scope in your inquiry.