Graphic Overlay and Front Panel Services Specifications

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Capabilities


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	Overlay		Text or graphics are printed on a membrane as well as any cutouts for controls or connectors. The membrane, which is now the overlay, is secured on top of the device.
	Front Panel		Front panels have markings or graphics as well as cutouts for controls or connectors, which is meant to be part of an enclosure.
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	Printing / Marking
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	Digital Printing		Digital printing refers to the production of printed media, text, graphics, or hardcopies from digital media.
	Engraving		Rotary engraving uses carbide tools, either in a fixed or rotating position. These tools travel along vectors and can be used with a variety of materials. Rotary engraving is used to polish the surface of a material (burnishing), or to displace or remove the material altogether (diamond drag and deep cutting). In general, rotary engraving produces deeper cuts and longer-lasting work pieces than laser engraving.
	Embossing / Debossing		Embossing impresses a raised design onto a material and then applies ink or foil to the raised area. There are two basic embossing techniques: blind and foil. Blind embossing does not apply colors. In other words, the embossed design is the same color as the surrounding material. Foil embossing heats the material and then embosses the image over heat-resistant ink. Debossing is the opposite of embossing. With debossing, the imprinted design causes depressions in the material.
	Etching / Scribing		Scribing or etching is performed through the use a diamond or tungsten-carbide point to scribe text into a material through surface removal.
	Flexographic Printing		Flexography is a rotary-press printing technology that uses water-based inks. Flexographic printers are often used to print on plastic, paper, or cardboard.
	Hot Stamping		Hot stamping is a dry printing process that prevents the penetration of light. Hot stamping is used strictly with flat surfaces. A heating press stamps the image through a metallic fold, which burns the image on top of the surface.
	Laser Marking / Laser Engraving		Laser marking and laser engraving are performed by a computer-controlled laser beam. It is used to discolor the surface of a component or to engrave it by vaporizing the material. The laser can be positioned and controlled very accurately, allowing for a variety of effects to be achieved. Laser marking is well-suited for barcodes or 2D matrix codes, patent information, and company logos. It can be performed on a variety of materials, including stainless steel, plastics, and ceramics.
	Offset Printing		Offset printing uses a rubber cylinder to transfer an inked image from a printing plate to paper or other media.
	Pad Printing		Pad printing or transfer pad printing is used with products of odd shapes, sizes, or materials. The image is transferred from one surface (a silicon pad) to another (the workpiece).
	Screen Printing / Silk Screening		Screen-printing stores ink in a screen made of silk or another mesh material. A squeegee forces the ink through the screen and onto the workpiece. Screen printing produces high-quality images, but is not suitable for products with odd shapes.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary capabilities.
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	Surface Effects
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	Dead Front Graphics		Dead front graphics are embedded in graphic overlays and panel and are only visible when illuminated.
	Encapsulating / Doming		Doming or encapsulating the surface of the graphic overlay or panel enhances the wear resistance of the finished product.
	Hard Coating		Hard coating applies or forms a hard surface layer in order to provide a high hardness or abrasion resistance relative to the substrate, or compared to other similar coatings or finishes. Hard coating applies or forms a hard surface layer in order to provide a high hardness or abrasion resistance relative to the substrate, or compared to other similar coatings or finishes.
	Laminating		Laminating is the joining two or more layers of foams, films, paper, or foil using pressure-sensitive adhesive products
	Sub-Surface Printing		Sub-surface printing allows the production of an overlay or panel where protective surfaces are required to extend the life of the product.
	Selective Texturing		Texturing such as pebbling, knurling, ridges or other texturing for aesthetic or operator tactile identification purposes
	Thermoforming Inserts		Thermoforming is a process that covers labels or plates with a molded plastic sheet or similar material. During the forming operation, the label is inseparably bonded to the thermoformed part.
	Transparent / Tinted Windows		Transparent or tinted windows are used to view displays and lights that are embedded in the panel.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary surface effects.
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Services


	Services
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	Digital Imaging		Digital images are electronic snapshots taken from documents such as photographs, manuscripts, printed texts, and artwork. The digital image is sampled and mapped as a grid pixel. Each pixel is assigned a value, which is represented in binary code (zeros and ones). The binary code is then interpreted and read by the computer to produce an analog version for display or printing.
	Graphic Design		Services include graphical design and layout of company or product logos and decoration.
	Just-In-Time (JIT) Delivery		Supplier has just-in-time manufacturing capability of labels and plates in order to reduce need for inventory maintenance.
	Kitting		Kitting packages contain associated products put together. For example, a serial number plate, and certification label, and the product logo for a product are packaged together for easy assembly.
	Low Volume Production		Suppliers provide low-volume production.
	High Volume Production		Suppliers provide high-volume production.
	Prototype Services		Suppliers can build a small quantity of representative parts for use in presentations and functional testing.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary service.
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Industry Served



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	Aircraft / Aerospace		Panels and overlays are specialized for the aerospace industry, both for aircraft and associated equipment. Design considerations include certification by regulatory agencies, durability, extreme outdoor conditions, thermal cycling, etc.
	Automotive		Panels and overlays are used in the automotive and heavy transportation industries. They include very rugged materials with resistance to temperature extremes, weather conditions, etc. Also includes products for the extensive product tracking and inventory systems of the automotive industry.
	Computer / Networking		Suppliers manufacture panels and overlays for use with computer applications, equipment, or communication standards such as RS232, universal serial bus (USB), or small computer system interface (SCSI).
	Consumer		Products for the broad consumer market, including gaming devices, cell phones, digital cameras, PDA devices, etc.
	Dials and Gauges		Dials, gauge panels, and overlays usage includes graduation scales, numbering, and lettering, and other necessary labeling of dial and gauge faces.
	High Temperature		Panels and overlays are used for high temperature applications such as industrial furnaces, internal combustion engines, etc.
	Industrial / Commercial		General industrial category with a wide range of possible applications.
	Manufacturing / Automation		Panels and overlays are used for machines, factory controls, process monitors, machine tool, or process controllers, etc.
	Marine		Panels and overlays are designed to withstand saline environments and are suitable for marine applications.
	Medical		Application includes labeling and serializing of medical equipment and supplies, including any considerations for sanitary materials.
	Military / Defense		Panels and overlays are designed for military and defense products and components.
	Outdoor / Harsh Environment		Panels and overlays are used in outdoor or extreme environmental conditions.
	Telecommunications		Panels and overlays are deigned for use in the telecommunications industry.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary industry or application.
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Location



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	North America		Companies are located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
	United States Only		Companies are located in the United States.
	Northeast US Only		Companies are located in the Northeast United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		Companies are located in the Southern United States, namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Southwest US Only		Companies are located in the Southwest United States, namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
	Northwest US Only		Companies are located in the Northwest United States, namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
	Midwest US Only		Companies are located in the Midwest United States, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	Canada Only		Companies are located in Canada.
	South / Central America Only		Companies have facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, or Chile; or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Europe Only		Companies are located in Europe, namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	Near East Only		Companies are located in the Near East, namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	South Asia Only		Companies are located in South Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		Companies are located in East Asia, namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Other		Other unlisted country or region.
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