Manufacturing Silicone Keyboard & Keypads Laser Engraving Wholesale
Our custom laser-etched silicone keypads, also known as laser button pads or laser key switches, offer unparalleled quality and customization. Utilizing a precise combination of spray coating or screen printing and laser cutting, these keypads feature legends and backgrounds specifically designed for LED backlighting. Made from high-quality translucent silicone rubber, these keypads are available in a variety of colors to meet your unique specifications.
Material and Specifications
Material: Silicone Rubber, Liquid Silicone Rubber
Color Options
- Transparent
- Other Colors as per your requirements
Size: Customized according to your drawings
Legends: Ink Coating & Laser Etching
Molding Method: Compression Molding
Performance Characteristics
- Aging Resistance
- Cold Resistance
- Heat Resistance
- Chemical Stability
Certification
- ISO9001-2015
- IATF16949
Customization: OEM/ODM services available
Custom Logos: Silkscreen, Embossed, or Debossed
Silicone Material Selection
Choosing the right silicone material is crucial for the performance of laser-etched keypads. Transparent silicone rubber is often preferred over standard translucent silicone to achieve better color contrast between the inner and outer components. For instance, pairing a white inner plating with a black surface ensures high visibility of laser-marked characters. When using translucent silicone keypads with a gray or black surface, proper backlighting is essential to maintain clear visibility of the characters.
Designing Custom Laser-Etched Keypads: A Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Base Coat Application
Begin by applying a base coat of ink to define the desired characters, patterns, or background colors on the top surface of the keypad.
Step 2: First and Second Coats
The first coat of ink should match the intended legend color. Apply a second coat of black or gray ink to absorb light effectively. Finally, the surface color of the keypad is applied as the last coat.
Step 3: Compression Molding and Laser Etching
The transparent elastomer rubber keypads undergo a compression molding process. After molding, the keypads are coated with an opaque layer where the first color matches the legend and the second color matches the keypad surface. The keypads are then laser etched to precisely carve the desired characters, patterns, or designs, ensuring high accuracy and clarity.
