Occasionally, it can be challenging to locate the ideal metal RF shielding can for your prototype. Opting for a custom solution can prove prohibitively expensive, especially when dealing with just five prototype boards or devices.

Fortunately, there’s a cost-effective alternative – crafting your own solderable metal shields through sheet metal embossing. The required tooling for this process can even be 3D printed.

Featured below are images showcasing an example shield crafted from a 0.2mm copper sheet, embossed with a PLA stencil using a hammer. Notably, no press or other heavy tooling is necessary for this DIY solution.