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5G Base Station RF Enclosure Redesign

Global Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturer, China

A telecommunications equipment manufacturer needed to improve 5G base station RF enclosures. PiPrecision delivered a redesigned single-piece machined aluminum enclosure with integrated heatsink, achieving 35% thermal improvement, 28% cost reduction, and IP65 rating.

+35%
Thermal Gain
28%
Cost Reduction
0.3%
Defect Rate
2 weeks
Lead Time

The Challenge

The client faced inadequate thermal dissipation, poor EMI shielding (<60dB), IP54 rating failures, 12-component assembly complexity, 23% weld defect rejection rate, and $340/unit cost pressure.

Our Solution

Complete design transformation from multi-part assembly to single-piece machined construction with CFD-optimized integrated heatsink fins, 5083-H111 aluminum, precision sealing surfaces for IP65, and Type II black anodizing.

The Results

35% thermal improvement, +22dB EMI shielding improvement, IP65 rating achieved, 28% cost reduction ($340 to $245), defect rate reduced from 23% to 0.3%, lead time reduced from 6 weeks to 2 weeks.

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Project Info

Service
CNC Milling Service
Client
Global Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturer
Location
China
Completed
December 2024

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