At present, with the vigorous development of 5G technology, the importance of communication infrastructure construction has become increasingly prominent. As a key component of communication equipment, the manufacturing demand for cabinets and base stations has shown explosive growth. The sheet metal processing industry, with its unique technical advantages, plays a crucial role in the field of 5G communication equipment manufacturing.

5G cabinet: The "smart container" that carries the communication core

• The ultimate pursuit of heat dissipation performance: The 5G cabinet integrates numerous high-power electronic components, and its heat dissipation demand is 300% higher than that of 4G cabinets. In the process of sheet metal chassis processing, it is necessary to use unique heat dissipation design. A precision sheet metal manufacturing enterprise adopts the combination solution of "honeycomb heat dissipation hole + flow guide through" to ensure that the internal temperature of the cabinet can be stably controlled below 35 ° C. At the same time, with the intelligent temperature control fan system, the heat dissipation intensity can be automatically adjusted according to the real-time temperature, to ensure that the equipment is always in the best running state.
• A significant increase in the level of protection: 5G cabinets are usually deployed in outdoor environments, facing a variety of complex climatic conditions. In order to ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment, its protection level must reach IP66 or above. A sheet metal processing plant has improved the waterproof performance of cabinets by 40% by optimizing the welding process and adopting sealing rubber strip technology. In addition, the cabinet surface is specially sprayed, which can not only resist the erosion of ultraviolet rays, but also effectively prevent salt spray corrosion and extend the service life of the equipment.
• The wide application of modular design: In order to adapt to the needs of different scenarios, 5G cabinets need to have a high degree of flexibility. The modular design has become an inevitable choice, and the "building block" cabinet structure developed by a laser sheet metal processing company can complete the expansion and upgrade from 2U to 10U in 2 hours. This design not only improves the adaptability of the equipment, but also reduces transportation and installation costs.

Base station sheet metal: the "steel backbone" supporting the communication network

• The perfect balance of lightweight and high strength: the antenna bracket of 5G base stations needs to meet the requirements of lightweight and high strength at the same time. The composite structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber composite material is adopted, and the weight is reduced by 60% while ensuring the strength of the bracket. This lightweight design not only facilitates installation and maintenance, but also reduces the load on the overall structure of the base station.
• The processing challenges of high-precision surfaces: The reflectors of 5G base stations usually have complex curved shapes, and their accuracy is required to reach ±0.1mm. The traditional stamping process is difficult to meet such high accuracy requirements, and laser sheet metal processing technology has shown a unique advantage.
• Technological breakthrough in multi-material composite processing: In base station manufacturing, metal and non-metallic materials need to be combined for processing. For example, at the feeder junction, copper and engineering plastics need to be precisely combined.

Future development trend outlook

• Material innovation: With the continuous development of 5G technology, the performance requirements for communication equipment are becoming higher and higher. New composite materials, such as graphene aluminum alloy and carbon fiber reinforced plastics, will be more widely used in the manufacture of communication equipment.
• Process upgrade: 3D printing technology has broad application prospects in the manufacturing of communication equipment, especially in the manufacturing of complex structural parts, which can achieve more efficient and accurate processing.
• Service mode change: With the intensification of market competition, sheet metal processing enterprises need to change from a simple product supplier to a comprehensive service provider, providing one-stop service from design, processing to installation and maintenance.

In the 5G era, the communication equipment sheet metal processing industry is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Only by constantly innovating technology and improving service levels can we meet the needs of 5G communication equipment manufacturing and make greater contributions to the development of China's communications industry.