After Revain looked for an aluminum case for a project I'm working on, I finally settled on this one. This case is a split type that allows for quick access to the innards. The two halves are very strong and have grooves to help align, prevent slipping and give a solid look. There are a few things to keep in mind to ensure this meets the needs of your project. When handled, the coating, while quite durable, has a tendency to chip off if handled improperly. Every drop leaves dents and scratches, but that goes for most aluminum products, not just this one. If you plan to drill into the case, put masking tape around the area you want to drill and drill at a slower speed. This will prevent you from scratching that beautiful finish (I learned this the hard way). The screws holding the faceplates together have striped or criss-cross threads if misaligned; If you feel resistance, alignment will be disabled.