DIY metal aluminum keyboard

What are the manufacturing processes of mechanical keyboards?

1, laser etching

At present, the penetration rate of mechanical keyboard keycaps is the highest when laser etching, most of the non-backlit keyboard keycaps on the market, are made using this technology. Carved characters can be deep into the bottom of the keycap surface 0.2mm, with convenient processing, wear resistance, long time to use the advantages of the word.

2. Screen printing

Before laser etching became common, most black keyboards were made using a screen printing process. Even now, some keyboard manufacturers, constrained by materials and equipment, still use the screen printing process to create the characters on the surface of the keycaps

3. Hollow characters

Backlit keyboards are most commonly used when counting hollow characters. The keycap itself is made of translucent material. After injection molding, the surface is sprayed with shading material, and then the character position is hollowed-out to expose the original translucent material to light.

4. Two-color injection molding process

In recent years, with the rise of low-cost mechanical keyboards, two-color injection keycaps also began to spread. Bicolor injection molded keycaps are made of two different colored plastic materials, first creating the character part of the keycaps (backlit keyboards usually use translucent materials), and then marking the full shape of the keycaps on the outside.

5. Thermal sublimation technology

In addition to dichromatic injection molding, there is a process that can also achieve fadeless. However, due to technical limitations, this process can only be used on the PBT material keycap, which is the thermal sublimation technology.

FAQ

Q1: Are you a factory?

A: Yes, we have our own factory in Shenzhen. If you are free, welcome to visit our company.

Q2: Do you take samples?

A: Yes, we can provide samples.

Q3: Can I make my own logo on it?

A: Of course. We support OEM and ODM services including color, logo, package size, etc.

Q4: What's your minimum order quantity?

A: For stock orders, the minimum quantity is 1 piece. For OEM or ODM orders, the minimum order quantity is 500 units.

Q5: Can I add or remove items from my order if I change my mind?

A: Yes, but you need to tell us as soon as possible. We cannot change your order if it has been completed on our production line. Approximately 2 days after confirmation of order.

If necessary, you can send drawings for quotation.We can also customize CNC milling parts

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