We machine production parts for Telecom and RF Housings customers, from single prototypes through to repeat batches of tens of thousands. Typical work covers rf cavity housings, waveguide components and antenna mounts, usually in 6061 or 5052.
What makes Telecom and RF Housings different from general machining is not the geometry — it is the documentation and the failure modes. The parts that come back are the ones where surface conductivity and plating thickness directly change rf performance was not designed out at the start.
Parts we machine for Telecom and RF Housings
- RF cavity housings
- Waveguide components
- Antenna mounts
- Heat sinks
Materials we run for Telecom and RF Housings
- 6061
- 5052
- C110 copper
- Invar 36
Standards and documentation
- IP65/IP66, RoHS, NEBS where applicable
Tell us which standard applies and which documents you need with the shipment. Dimensional reports, material certificates, certificates of conformity and first article inspection reports are all available, and it is much cheaper to agree them before the batch runs than to reconstruct them afterwards.
Where Telecom and RF Housings projects usually go wrong
- Surface conductivity and plating thickness directly change RF performance
- Invar is sometimes needed for thermal stability
Tolerance and finish we hold
| Requirement | Typical capability |
|---|---|
| General tolerance | +/-0.02 mm on cavity dimensions; plating thickness tolerance tighter than mechanical tolerance |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 to 3.2 um |
| Material certification | EN 10204 3.1 on request |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, CMM report, FAIR |
| Packaging | VCI and desiccant for steel, individual wrap for cosmetic faces |
Frequently asked questions
Do you have experience with Telecom and RF Housings parts?
Yes. Typical parts we run are rf cavity housings and waveguide components. We can share the process route and inspection approach for a comparable part before you commit.
Which materials do you recommend for Telecom and RF Housings?
6061, 5052, C110 copper, Invar 36. The right choice depends on which of corrosion, weight, strength and cost is the binding constraint, and we will say so plainly rather than quoting the most expensive option.
What documentation do you provide?
A dimensional report and a certificate of conformity as standard. Material certificates, CMM reports, FAIR and PPAP submissions are available when your quality system requires them.
What tolerances do you hold for Telecom and RF Housings parts?
+/-0.02 mm on cavity dimensions; plating thickness tolerance tighter than mechanical tolerance is typical for the industry. Tighter tolerance on individual features is possible and is quoted against the specific feature rather than the whole part.
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