How to Choose the Right Metal for an Enclosure

One of the first choices when designing an enclosure for electrical or electronic equipment is the material to use. For light-duty applications indoors, the choice is often plastic, but when the environment is harsher, electromagnetic shielding is needed, etc. metal is the clear choice. But what metal? The traditional choices are aluminum, carbon steel, or […] The post How to Choose the Right Metal for an Enclosure appeared first on Electrical Engineering News and Products.