spacers to enclosure gluing

[firedragon]

Would hotgluing metal/nylon spacers to a metal enclosure work?
I have got a metal enclosure that has all the holes drilled for rca, speaker iec etc. but none for the class d modules.
I am loathe to drill as I don't want to muck it up as I have done so in the past.
If hot gluing doesn't work does anyone have any other suggestions for attaching the spacers to the enclosure which doesn't require drilling?

Thanks
Fd

 

[firedragon]

If no one has any ideas about the hot glue, how about using a plastic enclosure instead of metal?
They are easier for me to obtain and drill.
Any suggestions?

 

[JonSnell Electronic]

Hot glue is not permanent. Resin type glue like Araldite Epoxy would be better.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=araldite&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=Y6buVeD9EOzW7QbPi73IBA

 

[richie00boy]

What are you messing up exactly? Maybe we can help you to improve.

Attaching amplifier modules with glue is not really a good idea.

 

[firedragon]

Thanks JonSnell.

Drilling holes for spacers from the underside of the chassis has proven to be more complicated than I thought. I have mucked up the positioning a few times.

 

[Kjeldsen]

also remember, that some of the holes might require connection to the chassis. It could be part of the construction. Just learn how to make precise holes. I just make a simple drawing in word, and print it out. I use this drawing to mark the holes. I don't know the english word for the tool, bit it's made of metal and makeswith a hammer you make a mark/little hole for drilling afterwards.

http://oz1bxm.dk/metalarbejde/dorn.jpg

 

[richie00boy]

That's a centre punch. Essential tool!

 

[firedragon]

also remember, that some of the holes might require connection to the chassis. It could be part of the construction. Just learn how to make precise holes. I just make a simple drawing in word, and print it out. I use this drawing to mark the holes. I don't know the english word for the tool, bit it's made of metal and makeswith a hammer you make a mark/little hole for drilling afterwards.

http://oz1bxm.dk/metalarbejde/dorn.jpg

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that first, the printing with the hole punch.
Hopefully it will work

 

[horst303]

this is one of my favourite tools, spring centre punch, but not the automatic type they are rubbish.
Double Ended Prick Punch & Center Punch*| SpringTools

when marking out use a sharp cutter to make a cross in the metal, that will help guide the punch to the middle, (for more accuracy use something with a sharp point to make a smaller dent before punching) then use a smaller drill to pre-drill, because even with a punch the drill can still wander off centre.