CAD Modelling Design DFM June 3, 2023

Minimalist PC Case

From CAD to the production line


A custom, DFM-ready computer case engineered for precision manufacturing.
Delivered a complete set of technical drawings and specifications for a sleek, rigid, and thermally optimized PC case, ready for production.

The Engineered Build

  • Production-Ready Drawings – Full 15-sheet technical package with detailed views, bends, and hardware callouts
  • Structural Rigidity – Strategic use of custom form tools in the SPCC sheet metal to create stiffening ribs and reinforce the back panel
  • Premium Finish Specs – Comprehensive finishing specification of a 7-stage pre-treatment and powder coating (RAL 9005 Jet Black)
  • Designed for Assembly – Complete Bill of Materials (BOM) with specified standoffs and hardware for error-free assembly
  • Integrated Thermal & Cable Management – Layout designed with dedicated pathways for airflow and internal cable routing

The Design Process

  1. Concept & DFM Foundation
    Establishing a minimalist aesthetic while designing for 22-gauge SPCC sheet metal fabrication.
  2. Detailing & Reinforcement
    Engineering bend sequences, applying form tools for strength, and defining all tolerances.
  3. Finish & Quality Specification
    Specifying the exact chemical pre-treatment and powder coating process for durability.
  4. Final Documentation
    Compiling the complete drawing set and BOM for direct factory handoff.

The Outcome

A minimalist case that elevates a brand.

  • Seamless Factory Launch – Complete technical package enabled immediate production with zero revision cycles.
  • Premium Product Feel – Strategic reinforcements and a flawless finish created a high-perceived-value enclosure.
  • Protected Core Components – Optimized thermal and cable management ensured reliable performance for end-users.
  • Strategy

    Design for Manufacturing

  • Design

    Functional, Airflow Routing

  • Client

    D4Design

  • Tags

    CAD, DFM

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