Sheet Metal Fabrication for Data Centers and Semiconductor Equipment
Precision enclosures, chassis, and structural assemblies for the hardware powering today's AI and chip manufacturing buildout
The data center and semiconductor equipment markets are in an unprecedented expansion cycle. Hyperscale data center construction is accelerating across the U.S., driven by AI workloads, cloud infrastructure, and the demand for domestic chip manufacturing capacity. Behind every server rack, every power distribution unit, every burn-in test system, and every semiconductor process tool is a precision sheet metal fabrication program — and that's where ELO Engineering comes in.
ELO Engineering is a precision contract sheet metal fabricator located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving OEM and industrial manufacturers since 1972. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility provides complete in-house fabrication: fiber and CO2 laser cutting, CNC turret punching, press brake forming, welding, hardware insertion, grinding, pre-treatment, powder coating, and mechanical assembly. For equipment manufacturers supplying the data center and semiconductor industries, that single-source capability translates directly into tighter schedules and fewer supplier headaches.
Enclosures and chassis for data center hardware
Data center hardware demands enclosures that meet tight dimensional tolerances, dissipate heat effectively, and survive shipping, installation, and years of continuous operation. Whether you're manufacturing 1U rack servers, power distribution units, edge computing nodes, or custom infrastructure hardware, the enclosure design directly affects airflow, EMI performance, and serviceability in the field.
ELO Engineering fabricates custom sheet metal enclosures and chassis for OEM hardware manufacturers, including:
Rack-mount server enclosures — 1U through full-depth chassis in steel, aluminum, and stainless, with tight hole pattern tolerances for PCB mounting, cable management, and ventilation arrays
Power distribution and UPS enclosures — heavy-gauge steel enclosures with bending tolerances that support internal component mounting and field wiring access
Edge and telecom enclosures — compact, high-tolerance assemblies for deployments in harsh or space-constrained environments
Structural rack and cabinet components — frames, rails, doors, and panels fabricated to ANSI/EIA-310 rack standards
Our Trumpf TruLaser 3030 fiber laser and CO2 laser handle the precision hole patterns, ventilation arrays, and complex cutouts that data center enclosures require — cutting steel, aluminum, stainless, and copper to your specifications. Press brake forming on our Cincinnati and Amada equipment delivers consistent bend angles across production runs, which matters when enclosures need to stack or mate with other assemblies in the field.
Sheet metal fabrication for semiconductor and burn-in test equipment
Semiconductor equipment is among the most demanding fabrication work in the industry. The systems that test, qualify, and process chips — burn-in ovens, environmental chambers, handler systems, process tool frames — require enclosures and structural weldments that hold tight tolerances across significant temperature cycling, maintain dimensional stability under load, and support complex internal assemblies.
ELO Engineering has experience fabricating sheet metal components and assemblies for semiconductor equipment OEMs, including manufacturers of burn-in test systems. Burn-in systems subject ICs and modules to elevated temperature and voltage stress to screen out early failures — the enclosures that house these systems need to handle thermal loads, support heavy internal fixtures, and allow access for maintenance and board-level service.
Our fabrication capabilities for semiconductor and test equipment manufacturers include:
Burn-in oven enclosures and frames — heavy-gauge steel weldments with powder coat finish, designed for thermal stability and repeated access cycles
Handler and socket board carrier components — precision laser-cut and formed sheet metal parts with tight feature tolerances
Process tool structural frames and panels — welded assemblies and formed panels for fab equipment housings
EMI shielding enclosures — steel and mu-metal compatible fabrication with tight seam tolerances for RF-sensitive test environments
Custom assemblies — multi-operation fabrications combining laser cutting, forming, welding, hardware insertion, and finishing in a single program
Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system supports the documentation requirements that semiconductor equipment OEMs and their customers expect — first article inspection reports, in-process dimensional checks, and material certifications are standard parts of our program management.
Request a quote for your data center or semiconductor equipment program
ELO Engineering's Minneapolis fabrication facility serves OEM manufacturers across the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest. If you're sourcing precision sheet metal enclosures, chassis, structural weldments, or complex fabricated assemblies for data center hardware or semiconductor equipment, we'd like to learn about your program.
Send us your prints and we'll get you a quote — call (763) 452-1700 or email info@elo1.com.
ELO Engineering — 7770 Ranchers Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55432