Laser marking has become a standard practice in silicone keypad manufacturing today. Opting for laser marking offers significant advantages in efficiency and effectiveness for manufacturers. Laser etching refers to a process in which a high powered laser is utilized to remove a layer or layers of paint on a keypad.
Traditional marking methods often involve high consumable costs, presenting challenges and expenses for keypad customization. Laser marking eliminates the need for consumables, leading to substantial cost savings for customers seeking to customize silicone keypads. Our laser marking machines at Silkeypad are computer-controlled, ensuring ease of operation, stability, and precise marking. Furthermore,our laser marking offers superior processing efficiency compared to conventional methods.
Additionally,our laser marking is environmentally friendly, as it avoids thermal damage or contamination to the processed products. Our company offers fiber laser marking machines tailored for the electronics industry, delivering exceptional performance in button labeling and driving innovation in the rubber keypad market. With our technology, liquid rubber keypads can be accurately marked with clear, durable symbols that remain intact over time.Through our marking solutions, manufacturers can ensure that silicone keypads exhibit the following characteristics:
1. Clarity: Our technology delivers crisp, easily discernible characters and symbols, even in small sizes.
2. Durability: Designed to withstand fading and wear, ensuring continued functionality over the keypad's lifespan.
3. Aesthetics: Capable of intricate and detailed designs, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the silicone switch.
The production process of laser marking in backlit keyboards
To achieve superior backlighting in rubber keypads or keyboards, laser etching is employed as an advanced method for producing backlit nomenclature, graphics, and indicators. Here are the steps involved in laser marking for backlighting:
1. Rubber Preparation: The molded rubber typically begins as a translucent, milky-like color and is initially painted with opaque colors as per design requirements.
2. Laser Etching: The rubber is then precisely laser etched down to the translucent layer(s) of the keypad that will eventually be illuminated by LEDs.
3. Selective Removal of Paint: The laser is meticulously guided across the surface of the key, selectively burning away paint in specific areas.
4. Revealing Translucent Layer: Once the paint is removed, it exposes the translucent layer beneath, creating a contrasting effect between translucent and opaque areas.
5. Enhanced Backlighting Effect: The result is a keypad with enhanced backlighting, characterized by a higher level of crispness, brightness, and visibility in the backlit areas.
Laser-etched rubber keypads are known for their exceptional ruggedness and durability. The combination of molded light blocks inside the part and laser-etched nomenclature on the faceplate ensures an unparalleled backlighting experience.
Silkeypad in Laser Marking for Keyboards Can Offer:
- Highly cost-effective laser marking solution for your keypad
- Exceptional durability and wear resistance
- Ideal for medium to high volume manufacturing
- Short lead times
- Suitable for marking on flat, curved, or irregular surfaces
Laser Marking Proven Success in Industries Such As:
- Aerospace
- Medical Equipment
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Point of Sale
- Audio/Video Equipment
- Computers and Peripherals
- Telephones & pagers