Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom silicone buttons keypads with conductive ink printing
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom silicone buttons keypads with conductive ink printing
A custom component for your assembly.
Define the mating surfaces, dimensions and working conditions. ETOL manufactures the part to the agreed design and material.
- Factory direct
- Made to order
- Drawing & sample support
Share the part, its application and your estimated quantity.
Customize the fit, material and finish
Material & hardness
Selected for the contact, temperature and movement
Color & finish
Define the visible surfaces and intended color
Shape & dimensions
Develop holes, lips and walls around the mating parts
Mounting & fit
Match the attachment and installation method
Product Overview
Conductive ink printing on custom silicone buttons needs to correspond to the contact arrangement in the finished electronic assembly. The printed region, molded key geometry, and circuit position should be developed together. The visible button layout alone does not define the complete interface.
Check how each face moves through the intended stroke and where the printed contact reaches the circuit. Base support and housing clearance should keep that relationship consistent during an angled touch as well as a centered press. The material and printing system need to suit the device's operating conditions.
Handle the contact areas cleanly during fitting and use the intended manufacturing and assembly arrangement. Do not scrape or modify a printed region to make a mismatched component operate. Evaluate every relevant control after the enclosure is assembled. During servicing, preserve the original orientation and locating features before rechecking operation. Replace with the matching molded and printed pattern rather than selecting another keypad solely because its exterior faces appear similar.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Base support and housing clearance should keep that relationship consistent during an angled touch as well as a centered press.
- Custom dimensions
- The printed region, molded key geometry, and circuit position should be developed together.
- Fit & assembly
- Conductive ink printing on custom silicone buttons needs to correspond to the contact arrangement in the finished electronic assembly.
- Use & inspection
- Replace with the matching molded and printed pattern rather than selecting another keypad solely because its exterior faces appear similar.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The printed region, molded key geometry, and circuit position should be developed together. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
From part requirements to production
01
Define the part
Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity
02
Review material & tooling
Agree the compound and manufacturing approach
03
Evaluate the sample
Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly
04
Produce & inspect
Manufacture and check against the approved requirements
Review the intended assembly
Material and structure
Consider hardness together with wall thickness and support.
Installation
Check access, mating dimensions and the fitting sequence.
Ordering this custom component
Can the shape be adjusted to my mating parts?
Yes. Show the receiving opening, contact surfaces and clearance limits. We can review the dimensions and retaining features around the intended fit.
Which details should be agreed before tooling?
Agree the critical dimensions, material, hardness, visible surfaces and sample requirements. Explain how the part is installed and which interfaces control its function.
Can a sample help define the replacement?
A sample can help explain the structure. Compare it with the assembly because wear, swelling or compression may have changed its original dimensions.
How is the quotation for this part determined?
The material, part geometry, tooling, quantity and finishing affect the quotation. Include the intended batch size and delivery destination when describing your requirements.
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Describe the part you need.
Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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