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How To Design Enclosures For Motherboard Based Systems ~ PDF

This paper covers how to design custom enclosures for ATX and mini-ITX motherboards. The CAD files contain associated drawings in 2D and 3D. Read More.

The basics of enclosure design ~ PDF

Whether you design your enclosure from scratch or make use of one of our simple template based design, knowing the basics of enclosure design will make your work easier. Read More.

L-SHAPE or U-SHAPE - when and why to choose one style over the other ~ PDF

Are you wondering how to design an enclosure which has DB connectors protruding from two sides? More importantly, what would you do if the DB connectors are protruding from opposite sides? Read More.

Designing Enclosures to Fit PCB’s ~ PDF

Many electrical designers are familiar with the principles of designing and procuring printed circut boards (PCB’s) But what about designing the enclosure that perfectly accommodates those printed circuit boards? Read More.

Silk Screening

Silk screening, also known as screen-printing or serigraphy, is a printing technique that involves passing ink through a porous fabric, thus creating a sharp-edged single-color image created from a stencil. Read More.

• The basics of silk-screening ~ PDF
• Contrast between silk screen and powder coat colors ~ PDF

Protocase Designer™

The fastest and easiest way to design, price and build custom electronic enclosures.

• User guidelines ~ PDF
• How to incorporate silkscreen ~ PDF

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A quick tour of our offerings and process

Whether you have a CAD drawing, a hand sketch of your design or just verbal instructions, you can be confident that Protocase has the experience and ability to manufacture your enclosure. Read More.