Custom aluminum case MOQ and the OEM process, step by step.
Step 1 — bring anything
CAD, a napkin sketch, a competitor’s case, or the tool list that must fit. Engineering reads all four the same way: into a spec sheet with panel gauge, frame, foam and hardware called out.
Step 2 — the 24–48 h quote
FOB Ningbo, priced with your finish and logo process. Trial quantities are quoted alongside bulk so you can plan a pilot order without a second negotiation.
Step 3 — pre-production sample
Your logo applied by the real process — laser, silk-screen, stamping or embossing — never a printed decal placeholder. Sample cost is credited against the bulk order.
Step 4 — bulk with QC reports
ISO 9001:2015 line, BSCI audited. Each shipment carries a QC report; packaging photos before loading are standard.
Logo options compared
| Process | Best for | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Laser etch | Small crisp marks, barcode-adjacent | Permanent, subtle, color of bare metal |
| Silk-screen | Color logos, multi-color marks | Bright, economical at volume |
| Stamped badge | Premium metal programs | Raised metal plate, jewel-like |
| Embossed panel | Structural branding on lids | Formed into the panel itself |
What moves MOQ
- Stock color + stock size + your logo = lowest entry.
- Custom RAL powder adds a coating minimum.
- Fully bespoke footprints add jig setup — amortized honestly in the quote.
Ready to start? Send the drawing or tool list via the quote form — or read how distributors frame the aluminum-vs-plastic decision in the comparison guide.