| Manufacturers have discovered that marking offers a | | | | useful life of the product. When ink labels rub off, it |
| number of benefits over traditional ink labeling. It is an | | | | gives your product a shabby appearance and |
| economic and versatile solution for custom silicone | | | | undermines customer confidence in the equipment. |
| keypads. | | | | Some products may become nearly unusable once |
| Laser Marking Looks Great | | | | key labels are gone so laser marking can extend the |
| Laser marking is capable of extremely fine detail, | | | | shelf life of your device. |
| allowing intricate designs and very small fonts to be | | | | Lasers Mark Keys Ink Can't |
| used in the design of custom silicone keypads. Shapes | | | | Anyone who's designed custom silicone keypads |
| and lettering that might be impossible to make clearly | | | | knows ink labeling imposes limits on key design. Curved |
| with ink marking is easy when using lasers. Computer | | | | keys have to have a minimum curve radius for the ink |
| controlled lasers produce incredibly precise | | | | to take, limiting design possibilities. Very small keys |
| movements and details so fine they are on the edge | | | | cannot be labeled with ink nor can irregular surfaces. |
| of what the eye can detect. | | | | Flat or slightly curved keys are required, which inhibits |
| The process doesn't discolor or distort the silicone | | | | your ability to explore exciting new design concepts. |
| background. Mechanical methods can mar the material | | | | Laser marking works on a wider variety of key |
| and inks can smear if not allowed enough drying time, | | | | geometries. Keypad designers have broader ranges |
| but laser marking is clear and sharp every time. The | | | | of shapes and surfaces to work with, allowing them to |
| technique is especially suited for custom silicone | | | | create a control scheme that will separate them from |
| keypads that will be backlit as the laser cut markings | | | | the competition. Groundbreaking designs are possible |
| allow the light to pas through. | | | | with this technology. |
| An Economical Labeling Choice | | | | Graphics can be more intricate and detailed when |
| Although lasers are a leading edge technology, the | | | | using laser technologies. This again gives designers |
| process has become inexpensive and is within reach | | | | more options when creating their interfaces. Graphics |
| of any client. Laser marking allows faster production of | | | | can be changed on the fly, allowing greater versatility |
| custom silicone keypads over ink marking so is ideal | | | | during the manufacturing process. |
| for large production batches. There is no ink cost and | | | | Whether you want elaborate graphics, durable |
| the improved marking capability means parts won't be | | | | markings or simply a cost effective labeling solution for |
| rejected for blurred labeling. | | | | large production runs of custom silicone keypads, laser |
| Customers appreciate the durability of laser marking. | | | | marking offers significant benefits over traditional ink |
| There is no ink to rub off with use and laser markings | | | | screening. |
| are effectively permanent, certainly outlasting the | | | | |