Custom aluminum cell phone case?

Does anyone know of any metal/steel shops who could make aluminum steel cell phone cases? Not cases for the phone, but the actual body for it. I'm trying to customize my phone to make it more durable. Here's the phone if it's any consolation... Sony Ericsson w580i http://www.myhphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/sony-ericsson-w580i.jpg





I was also wondering if it is possible to build in a headphone jack because the phone doesn't have one. Thanks for all (relevant) responses!Custom aluminum cell phone case?
Just a thought...you might look for a water-proof case. It will be less expensive than searching for a custom body for the phone.


I know some after-market manufacturers have cases designed for use on the beach or in moist environments. Plus, the case would designed for your specific phone.


I'd opt for a newer phone with headphone jack before putting too much effort into customizing your phone. You could also search for phone with water-proof case at the same time. Good luck!Custom aluminum cell phone case?
Unfortunately because the phone is a slider model, putting it into a metal case will not protect it from being crushed. the rails the front slides on are plastic and will easily be ruined if the phone is stepped on or has something heavy dropped on it. A metal body would help ensure against flex stress to the LCD though. regardless of the protection a metal body would afford, the price would be very high- like over $300, as 2 separate stamping forms would need to be made then laser cut outs for the buttons. If you can afford a case like this, then yu certainly can afford a stereo bluetooth headset to compensate for the the lack of a standard audio jack.


as far as a manufacturer try this company http://www.zycon.com/Products/Custom-Cas鈥?/a>
well im not sure that anyone would actually do that for you unless you just knew them personally im not sure if its practical honestly...but i usually buy a silicone skin case for my phones it protects them from any scratches and if you do drop it it softens the blow lol anyway you might look into that or like a hip holster to keep it safe as for the headphone jack i thought those phones had them? i thought it used a special headphone that wasn't like a normal post jack but more like a flat charger looking jack for headphones...since it is a music phone i was pretty sure it was equipped with a headphones jack not sure im 100% accurate on all of this but at least i tired!