Individual look with lasting value

CTX ensures a high-quality appearance and high user-friendliness of power electronics devices with its comprehensive front panel service. As part of its enclosure technology offering, the thermal management specialist handles the complete manufacturing and machining of the enclosure front according to customer specifications. This provides customers with enclosure and cooling solutions from a single source.

Within enclosure technology, the production of front panels for electronic devices represents a unique discipline. The requirements here are the highest, as in addition to protecting the electronics, an attractive design and intuitive operation of the device are paramount. Both must be maintained throughout the device's service life. CTX offers its front panel service for this purpose. With this service, the manufacturer of cooling and enclosure solutions supports customers from consulting to the production of the customized front panel. The company leverages its manufacturing expertise and comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing processes.

Suitable materials and dimensionally accurate machining

CTX produces front panels using die casting, extrusion, or stamping and bending technology, depending on the application. While robust die-cast panels or extruded aluminum profiles are primarily suitable for extreme operating conditions, stainless steel sheet metal bending panels, for example, represent an ideal solution for applications in hygiene-sensitive areas. For the subsequent insertion of control elements and the attachment of other components, precise drilling and milling with high dimensional accuracy are carried out using CNC machining or stamping and bending processes.

Surface Treatment for a Sustainable Appearance

The subsequent surface treatment is crucial for the appearance. At CTX, aluminum front panels can be optionally anodized, painted, chromated, or powder-coated. Sand- or glass-bead blasted surfaces can also be created. This not only enables CTX to create a customized surface appearance, but also ensures that the surface texture and colorfastness withstand adverse influences such as moisture, UV rays, or impacts.

The same applies to the labeling or graphic design of the front panel, for example, with logos. To ensure these are durable and abrasion-resistant, CTX produces them using laser engraving or screen printing. The latter is available in single or multi-color, further increasing design versatility.

Cooling and enclosure solutions from a single source

CTX's front panel service is part of the company's enclosure technology offering. The spectrum includes application-specific electronic enclosures for protecting or cooling power electronics. Users can thus obtain customized cooling and enclosure solutions, including the front panel, from a single source.