Industry

Telecommunications manufacturing

Source die-cast housings, sheet-metal cabinets, antenna brackets and machined parts for telecommunications equipment from manufacturers in Türkiye.

Typical volumes
Medium to high series
Key processes
Die casting, sheet metal
Protection
IP ratings and outdoor finishes
Compliance
RoHS and REACH

Overview

Telecommunications infrastructure needs weatherproof enclosures, mounting hardware and thermal-management parts that last outdoors for many years. Typical parts include die-cast radio housings, outdoor cabinets, antenna brackets and poles, heat sinks and cable-management parts.

Türkiye’s die-casting, sheet-metal, extrusion and galvanising suppliers serve telecom equipment makers and network operators across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

On Metraxio you describe the part, attach drawings and state material, finish, protection class and quantity. The platform structures the requirement and shows which facilities are a technical fit.

Telecom hardware is deployed outdoors for long periods, so enclosures, masts and mounting parts must resist weather and corrosion while protecting sensitive electronics. Stating ingress protection needs, coating requirements and volumes helps identify suitable sheet-metal and casting suppliers.

Typical parts & components

  • Die-cast radio and antenna housings
  • Outdoor cabinets and street enclosures
  • Antenna brackets, clamps and poles
  • Extruded heat sinks
  • Cable trays and management parts
  • Galvanised mounting hardware
  • Plastic radomes and covers

The processes, materials and requirements below are an editorial reference of what is typical for telecommunications programs — not a statement about facilities in the Metraxio network.

Common manufacturing processes

Typical materials & grades

Certifications & compliance

What buyers in this industry commonly ask suppliers for. Exact requirements depend on the program, customer and part.

Supplier certifications

  • ISO 9001 Typically required

    Baseline quality system.

  • ISO 14001 Common

    Often requested by operators.

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Sometimes requested

    Information security for sensitive projects.

Standards & regulations

  • RoHS Typically required

    Restriction of hazardous substances.

  • REACH Typically required

    Substance compliance in the EU.

  • CE Marking Common

    CE marking for complete equipment.

Quality & documentation

  • Ingress protection (IP rating) requirements verified for enclosures.
  • Salt-spray and UV performance for outdoor finishes.
  • RoHS and REACH declarations.
  • First article inspection and dimensional reports.
  • Coating and galvanising thickness reports.

Typical tolerances & surfaces

  • Die-cast housings: as-cast tolerances with machined sealing surfaces.
  • Sealing faces: flatness specified for gasket performance.
  • Sheet-metal cabinets: typically ±0.2–0.5 mm.
  • Galvanising thickness per EN ISO 1461.

Sourcing from Türkiye

Türkiye combines a deep contract-manufacturing base with short routes into Europe. Industrial goods move between Türkiye and the EU under the customs union, so buyers typically avoid EU import duties on qualifying parts.

  • Many European destinations can be reached by road within several days; actual transit depends on origin, destination, customs handling and cargo.
  • Common delivery terms are EXW, FCA and DAP; Metraxio keeps the agreed Incoterm attached to the quotation and order.
  • Network roll-outs run in waves; agree call-off quantities so suppliers can plan die-casting and coating capacity.

How Metraxio qualifies suppliers

Every request is checked against each facility's structured profile before any supplier is invited.

  • Hard criteria: the required process (e.g. die casting or sheet-metal fabrication), the specified material, and requirements such as RoHS.
  • Missing data is not a rejection. If a facility profile does not yet state something, the result is "Needs More Information" rather than "Not Qualified".
  • No match yet? You can continue with Managed Sourcing and the Metraxio team runs supplier discovery for you.
  • Facility identities stay anonymous during the technical assessment.

Example project

How a typical request moves through Metraxio

3,000 die-cast aluminium housings — powder coated — IP66 — DAP.

  • The buyer uploads a 3D model of a radio housing with cooling fins.
  • Metraxio structures the requirement: die casting, CNC machining, powder coating, aluminium, RoHS and DAP delivery.
  • The fit assessment shows which facilities are qualified, which need more information and which do not match.
  • The buyer invites qualified facilities to a Supplier RFQ, or hands the job to Managed Sourcing.
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Frequently asked questions

Can suppliers produce die-cast housings with cooling fins?

Yes. Aluminium high-pressure die casting with machined sealing faces is common; tooling lead time must be planned.

Which finishes suit outdoor use?

Powder coating with pre-treatment for aluminium and hot-dip galvanising for steel brackets and poles.

Do suppliers test IP ratings?

Some test in-house; others rely on the design and external labs. State the required IP rating.

Are RoHS declarations provided?

Suppliers serving telecom customers usually provide RoHS and REACH declarations.

Are supplier names visible during the assessment?

No. Facilities are shown anonymously during the technical assessment. Identities are shared as the engagement progresses.

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Describe your telecommunications part, attach drawings and see which facilities are a technical fit before you request quotes.