Comprehensive Guide to Vision Camera Housing Manufacturing
In high-performance vision systems, the quality of the mechanical housing can make or break a camera’s reliability. At DMS, we specialize in manufacturing vision camera mechanical parts using aluminum extrusion and precision CNC machining—delivering durable, lightweight housings with industry-leading accuracy. We supply parts to Imprex, Basler and JAI.
Why Extrusion Is Ideal for Camera Housings
Aluminum extrusion provides a strong foundation for camera body manufacturing. Here’s why it’s widely used:
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Lightweight and Strong: Ideal strength-to-weight ratio for portable and mounted vision systems.
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Cost-Effective: Reduces material waste and speeds up initial shaping.
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Excellent Thermal Conductivity: Helps dissipate heat from internal electronics.
We start with custom-designed extruded aluminum profiles to form the basic structure of the camera housing. These profiles are tailored to integrate seamlessly with mounting systems, cooling features, and internal electronics.
Precision Milling: The Critical Second Operation
After extrusion, the real work begins. Our multi-axis CNC milling machines bring the housing to life with:
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Precision Cuts and Slots: For lenses, sensors, and internal components.
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Tight Tolerance Pockets: To ensure perfect alignment and fit for optics and PCBs.
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High-Quality Surface Finishes: Essential for aesthetic and functional durability.
Once machined, every part undergoes hard anodizing, which boosts corrosion resistance, adds a sleek, professional look, and preps the surface for final threading.
Threading Lens Housings: Where Precision Counts
The final and most delicate operation is threading the lens mount. This critical step ensures:
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Smooth Lens Installation: No binding, no play—just a perfect thread fit.
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Accurate Optical Alignment: Minimizing distortion and maximizing image clarity.
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Durability: Threads must remain stable after repeated use.
Post-anodizing, we re-machine or polish the threads as needed to restore their integrity and guarantee smooth, precise performance.
Quality You Can Trust
With our in-house machining expertise, we maintain full control over the process—from extrusion to final threading. Each camera housing is rigorously inspected to meet optical-grade standards, because we know your imaging system depends on mechanical perfection.
Applications
- Machine Vision Cameras
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Industrial Inspection Systems
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Surveillance Devices
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Robotics & Automation
Let’s Build Better Vision Systems Together
At DMS, we blend engineering precision, advanced CNC machining, and deep material knowledge to deliver housings that protect your camera’s performance from the inside out. Contact us today to discuss your custom camera housing needs—built to last, built for clarity.