DME Box Project

[screaminfast]

So because I had to take out my DME to have the MOSFETs replaced... I continued on and pulled the rest of the plastic box so I can fab up a DME box. I'm creating this thread to document my progress, and garner any suggestions.

Started designing, and this is what I've come up with so far. Sheet metal .063 Aluminum folded and welded up with a CNC flange and cover.

 

[doublespaces]

Without jacking the price up too much, is there a simpler latching system? These screws may be a little tedious

 

[screaminfast]

Without jacking the price up too much, is there a simpler latching system? These screws may be a little tedious

Yeah i'm still playing with it. Could use a clamping system.

 

[doublespaces]

I think that would be more interesting than replacing the container itself.

 

[08_335i]

Kudos to you, I hate that container with a passion..

 

[screaminfast]

I think that would be more interesting than replacing the container itself.

Getting clamps to work right and look good might be tough, however I may switch the bolts to knobs to make them easier to take off.

 

[screaminfast]

Kudos to you, I hate that container with a passion..

Seriously. It's the worst.

 

[camberadam]

You probably could get away w/ half the fasteners. It just needs to be water resistant, not submersible. Also, cut outs for the factory 'D' shaped grommets would be stellar. Looks like you could lay it out in a similar way, just run the lid seal right across the top of the grommets.

 

[screaminfast]

You probably could get away w/ half the fasteners. It just needs to be water resistant, not submersible. Also, cut outs for the factory 'D' shaped grommets would be stellar. Looks like you could lay it out in a similar way, just run the lid seal right across the top of the grommets.

Yeah, I'm trying to simplify it slightly also, instead of having it bent.

 

[ryanmamikel]

Getting clamps to work right and look good might be tough, however I may switch the bolts to knobs to make them easier to take off.

Maybe some sort of quarter turn knob in each corner would work?

 

[screaminfast]

Maybe some sort of quarter turn knob in each corner would work?

Yeah I need to see what's available out there.