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Designing a building goes far beyond sketching lines on paper. It demands thoughtful planning, strategic evolution, and precise coordination. At Mettler Design, architectural success begins with a structured approach—one that transforms ideas into functional, beautiful, and technically accurate spaces. Understanding the Architectural Design Phases helps clients stay informed while ensuring every decision leads to a…

As the AEC world evolves, companies must adopt smarter ways to handle increasing project complexity, tighter deadlines, and higher accuracy requirements. Because of this, outsourcing 3D Modeling Services has rapidly shifted from a cost-saving tactic to a strategic advantage. At Mettler Design, where innovation and precision shape every engineering and design workflow, this trend aligns…

In the fast-evolving world of electronics manufacturing, ensuring the longevity and reliability of components is essential. One proven way to achieve this is through chemical conversion coating, also known as chem film. At Mettler Design, we utilize this advanced surface treatment to protect aluminum parts, panels, and enclosures from corrosion while preserving their electrical conductivity…

Cutouts are more than just holes or openings—they are critical design elements that determine both functionality and appearance in custom parts and enclosures. Whether it’s for switches, connectors, displays, or ventilation, cutout design for custom parts requires precision, planning, and an understanding of fabrication methods. At Mettler Design, we help clients create high-performing, aesthetically refined…

When it comes to custom sheet metal parts and enclosures, welding plays a pivotal role in creating precise, durable connections. However, not all welding methods are equal—especially when working with light-gauge sheet metal. At Mettler Design, we prioritize precision and quality by using Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding, a technique that outperforms traditional MIG and…

Designing cutouts might look simple at first, but once you dive deeper into custom parts and enclosures, the real challenges become obvious. Whether you’re creating openings for connectors, switches, displays, or ventilation, your design choices significantly impact performance, durability, and manufacturability. That’s why implementing the right cutout design best practices for custom enclosures is essential—and…

In custom sheet metal fabrication, precision welding plays a critical role in achieving strong, distortion-free joints. At Mettler Design, we understand that not all welding processes deliver the same quality — especially when working with light-gauge sheet metal. That’s why we’ve chosen to utilize Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding over traditional methods like MIG (Metal…

In modern sheet metal fabrication, bending is an essential process that transforms flat metal sheets into complex, functional geometries. It enhances strength, functionality, and aesthetics while minimizing the need for welding or assembly. At Mettler Design, we understand that precision bending not only reduces production costs but also improves overall design versatility for custom enclosures…

Chemical conversion coating—also called chem film—has become an essential process in modern electronics manufacturing. At Mettler Design, we prioritize this treatment because it significantly boosts the performance and lifespan of aluminum parts, panels and enclosures. As the chem film reacts with the surface, it forms a thin, protective chromate layer that actively prevents corrosion while…

When you’re ready to bring your concept to life, one of the first questions is always the same: How much will it cost to custom-manufacture my design? At Mettler Design, we understand how crucial accurate, optimized, and budget-friendly design decisions are—especially for engineers and teams moving quickly from prototype to production. Using the right materials,…