A Defense Contractor hired Elyria Metal Spinning to construct a custom bulkhead can, which would be used as an electronics cover. Selecting .050" thick 6061-0 temper aluminum sheeting, the initial form was precision cut with a circle shearing process, and the material was then hand spun with levers to fulfill the net product shape. The flange mounting holes and center hole were punched while the OD flange was trimmed to print specifications. The part was then subject to a Scotch Brite polish to achieve a brushed finish. The bulkhead can was heat treated to "T4" and then a chemical film was applied to complete the part.

Dimensions for the finished bulkhead can were 7.250" in diameter and 2.5" in height, and it was constructed holding tolerances of ±.005" to +.005"/ -.000". Measurement accuracy and product integrity were verified with visual inspection as well as Faro gage inspection processes. This project was completed after a 6 to 8 week turnaround time and shipped to the customer in Archibald, Pennsylvania. We also handle the heavy volume production requirements of this contract, producing 400 to 600 units per month with a miniscule 0.5% rejection rate. For more details about this custom bulkhead can fabrication or our large volume production capabilities for custom spun products, please see the table below or contact us directly.