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Best construction method for switch overlays?
Hi
I have been asked to do some overlays for some joystick controls for a good customer. They have shown me the ones they have which appear to be screen printed onto clear film (non adhesive) with holes cut out for buttons and a non-printed part for a small LED screen, with a double-sided adhesive layered onto the back.
Without making things too complicated, what is the best way to make these with a digital printer?
I am thinking reverse print onto clear and lay onto a clear acetate, then back up with double sided white adhesive film (if there is such a thing).
Has anyone done these with a digital printer and if so how?
It should be easy except I need to have an unprinted, non adhesive ‘window’ to keep dirt out of the LED screen.
Any ideas much appreciated 🙂
Thanks
John
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These could probably be done on the Gerber thermal printers with printing on reverse (non textured side) on to the thin polycarbonate sheet that’s available for these printers and then cut to shape on the plotter.
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There are several ways to do these and you need to discuss with the customer what he’s expecting the durability to be then select material to suit.
Some require the 3m very sticky double sided due to the surface and a polycarbonate finish, some can be done with std vinyls.
Cutting the holes and shapes is the next problem with tuff materials some jobs can be 3 4 layers thick. Windows are cut during the process not at the end.
Imagination in using your equipment is required.
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