MANUFACTURING INSIGHTS
Practical articles about custom sheet metal design, materials, fabrication processes, enclosures and industrial sourcing.
Company News
August 13, 2026
Online shopping has turned the front porch into a delivery point that is used several times a week. Parcel volumes keep climbing, and with them the risk of missed deliveries,…
Engineering Guides
August 12, 2026
A battery box is the protective metal housing that contains battery cells, connects them electrically, and keeps the complete pack safe during charging, discharging, transport, and operation. In electric vehicles,…
Industry Insights
August 11, 2026
An industrial distribution cabinet is an enclosed metal housing that receives electrical power from a source, distributes it through breakers, busbars, and terminal blocks, and protects the installation from dust,…
Company News
August 10, 2026
OEM custom sheet metal parts are precision metal components manufactured to an original equipment manufacturer's own design, specifications, and brand standards. Instead of choosing from a standard catalog, the buyer…
Company News
August 8, 2026
1. Product Overview: What Custom Industrial Equipment Enclosures Are 1.1. Defining the Product Family An industrial equipment enclosure is a fabricated metal housing that protects electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical…
Industry Insights
August 7, 2026
A practical engineering guide by XHX Metal for medical device OEMs, R&D teams, and procurement professionals 1. Product Overview: What Medical Device Enclosures Are 1.1. What an Enclosure Actually Does…
Company News
August 6, 2026
1. Product Overview: What a Server Rack Actually Is 1.1. What the 19-Inch Standard Means A server rack is a standardized steel frame that holds servers, network switches, storage devices,…
Industry Insights
August 5, 2026
Who We Are XHX Metal is a privately owned manufacturer specializing in producing and processing sheet metal. Since 2014, we have grown from a small fabrication workshop in Guangdong into…
Engineering Guides
August 4, 2026
How lightweight aluminum enclosures with conductive paint protect sensitive electronics from electromagnetic interference, support reliable grounding, and perform in demanding environments. In sheet metal fabrication, the material you choose shapes…
Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
A practical overview of common material and finish considerations for custom sheet metal parts and enclosures.
Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
Practical considerations for planning custom sheet metal enclosures, cabinet structures, and related assemblies.
Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
A practical checklist for preparing drawings, material requirements, quantities, and inspection notes for a custom sheet metal quote.
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