> There are a number of ways to accomplish panel graphics, and it is hard to
> make them look professional.
>
> I print them in AutoCad in color, and buy some laminating self-adhesive
> vinyl sheets at an art store and laminate them to the control panel.  This
> works OK for one-off instruments for the lab, but it isn;t really
> professional enough IMHO for a customer.   Cut them out with a razor
> knife.
>
> For pro work you could probably go to a sign shop and have something made
> that looks professional.  It will cost unless you are doing a lot of them.
>
>
> There are a number of self-laminating sheets you can put in your printer
> as well, I like the vinyl on top though for cleanability.
>
>
> -- Lawrence Lile

We have used this company for front panel & membrane keypad graphics. They're
very reasonable, provide instant quotes online, and they provide an Adobe Illustrator
template for laying out your graphic artwork http://www.mavericklabel.com/control.html

You can download a free 30-day demo of Adobe Illustrator from Adobe.com.

We use the 10 mil lexan process for front panels, and the LexSaver option for keypad
graphics. They also do LCD & LED cutouts/windows, 3M panel/label adhesive, the works.

It's a very simple process.


Regards,

-Bruce
tech@rentron.com
http://www.rentron.com

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