5-Axis Machined 6061 Aluminum Device Housing with Circular Cavity and Sealing Grooves
Circular Cavity Device Housing
,Sealing Groove Housing Machining
,Sealed Cavity Enclosure Fit
This 5-axis CNC machined 6061 aluminum circular cavity device housing is a one-piece precision enclosure designed for optical modules, detection sensors, automation instruments and compact electronic assemblies. The hollow cylindrical cavity carries internal threaded mounting posts and locating holes, while the outer wall is stepped with multi-stage sealing grooves so the unit seals reliably against end caps, covers or mating flanges.
Every housing is milled from a solid 6061 aluminum billet on 5-axis simultaneous CNC machining centers in a single clamping, keeping the cavity, thread posts, locating holes and sealing steps concentric and square to each other. Critical features are held to ±0.01mm and verified on a CMM before anodizing.
- Certified 6061 aluminum billet selection with material certificate and traceability.
- 3-axis roughing of the outer profile and cavity to hold uniform finishing allowance.
- 5-axis simultaneous finishing of the cavity wall, sealing steps and peripheral mounting ears in a single clamping.
- Drilling and tapping of internal threaded posts and locating holes with thread-gauge and position checks.
- Deburr, ultrasonic clean, then anodizing (clear, black or hard) for protection.
- CMM (Zeiss) full-dimension check, protective packing and photo confirmation before shipment.
The circular cavity is bored and finished concentric with the outer sealing steps so that end caps and O-rings seat evenly all round, avoiding the leak paths that come from mismatched machining. Internal threads are verified with thread gauges for proper component engagement, and the sealing groove profile is controlled for consistent O-ring compression. Air-leak testing can be added on request for IP-rated assemblies.
6061-T6 aluminum gives the housing a high strength-to-weight ratio, stable machining and good thermal conductivity, keeping optical and electronic modules cool and light. 6063, 7075 and 2A12 aviation aluminum are available for specific needs. Clear, black and hard anodizing protect the surface against corrosion and handling wear while keeping the finish clean and professional.
Custom enclosures are our core business. Send STEP, IGES, STP or DWG files with your cavity, thread-post and sealing requirements, and our engineering team returns a DFM review within 24–48 hours. From one prototype to series production, we control the full route in-house.
- Custom cavity diameter, depth and wall thickness
- Custom internal threaded posts (M3–M12) and locating hole layout
- Custom multi-step sealing groove profile and O-ring size
- Custom material: 6061, 6063, 7075, 2A12 aluminum and stainless steel
- Custom finish: clear / black / hard anodize, bead blast, laser marking; low MOQ from 1 piece
Dongguan Changxinda Precision Technology Co., Ltd. (brand: China-CXD) has specialised in custom CNC precision parts and metal manufacturing since 2008. Our 90+ staff operate 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers, turn-mill combined CNC lathes, CNC lathes and milling machines under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
- Founded in 2008, 15+ years of precision machining know-how
- Industries served: optical instruments, detection equipment, robotics, automation, medical, automotive and aerospace
- 200+ customers served, 50–60% of output exported worldwide
- ISO 9001:2015 certified with full material traceability
- Slogan: CNC Machining Experts, Serving Global Industries
| Prototype / Sample | 7–12 working days |
|---|---|
| Small Batch (10–100 pcs) | 12–18 working days |
| Mass Production (100–1000 pcs) | 15–25 working days |
| Monthly Supply Ability | 20,000 pcs / month |
| Shipping | DHL / FedEx / UPS express, air freight, sea freight |
Reserved production slots and multi-machine capacity keep lead times predictable, so repeat orders stay on the same delivery rhythm. Shock-proof export cartons protect the finished surfaces, and custom branding or labelling is available on request.
- Optical module and lens assembly housings
- Detection sensor and instrument enclosures
- Automation and robotics control module housings
- Compact electronic device and RF module enclosures
- Medical and laboratory instrument housings
- ±0.01mm dimensional tolerance on critical features
- 5-axis simultaneous machining, single setup
- Circular cavity concentricity within ≤0.02mm
- Multi-step external sealing grooves for reliable sealing
- Internal threaded posts M3–M12 or custom
- Solid 6061 aluminum billet, one-piece construction
- Sealing surfaces lapped to Ra 0.4–0.8μm
- CMM (Zeiss) verified with full dimension report
- Clear / black / hard anodize finishes
- Full OEM / ODM customization, low MOQ from 1 piece
A: Yes. Send your STEP, IGES, STP or DWG drawing; we machine the exact cavity, thread-post and sealing-groove layout and return a DFM review within 24–48 hours.
A: ±0.01mm on critical dimensions with cavity concentricity within ≤0.02mm, checked on a CMM before anodizing.
A: Yes. Air-leak testing can be added on request for IP-rated sealed assemblies, with results documented in the inspection report.
A: We accept orders from 1 piece for prototypes and scale to thousands per month for series production.
A: Multi-machine capacity of 20,000 pcs per month, reserved production slots and in-process CMM checks keep lead times predictable: samples 7–12 days, small batch 12–18 days, mass production 15–25 days.
A: Clear, black and hard anodize, plus bead blast and laser marking, chosen to match your application and appearance requirements.