Tips & Tricks
In our Tips & Tricks section we gathered together some helpful documents you can use for designing your panels and enclosures.
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The following documents are available:
- Handbook for designing enclosures
Download PDF-file [2.6 MB]
- Tips for generating HPGL files for logos or other engravings
Download PDF-file [61 KB]
- Pictorial instruction for generating HPGL's can be found here
Courtesy of Frank Röllen
- Scale Generator - Script for generating scales
Download file [1 MB]
Courtesy of Ralf Lieb - How does Scale Generator work?
Download PDF-file [110 KB]
- Sample front panel
Download FPD-file [40 KB]
- Checklist for ordering enclosures
Download PDF-file [56 KB]
Monthly Email Newsletter
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Newsletter November 2009
How can I reduce the cost of my panel? -
Newsletter December 2009
How can I create a macro object? -
Newsletter January 2010
Aluminum Front Panel - Why AA 5005? -
Newsletter February 2010
Customer Provided Material - How it works