Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Molded silicone parts/high quality silicone prototype buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Molded silicone parts/high quality silicone prototype buttons
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
Silicone prototype buttons make it possible to examine a custom control shape in the intended assembly. The molded dimensions can follow the proposed housing and switch positions, allowing the visible face and underlying clearance to be evaluated together. A physical prototype is particularly useful for checking relationships that are difficult to judge from the outer shape alone.
Fit the buttons into the representative panel and check the normal finger approach. Look at spacing between controls, the exposed height, and whether the housing obscures any part of the usable face. The underside needs to align with the switch without being held down by enclosure compression.
Evaluate the prototype with the case secured, since a loose stack may not reproduce the final travel. Keep track of changes to the housing, switch position, and molded part together so one adjustment does not create a new interference elsewhere. Markings and color can then be checked in the visible layout. Prototype fit observations should inform the final design, while any durability or environmental requirements need their own assessment on the intended production construction.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Evaluate the prototype with the case secured, since a loose stack may not reproduce the final travel.
- Custom dimensions
- The molded dimensions can follow the proposed housing and switch positions, allowing the visible face and underlying clearance to be evaluated together.
- Fit & assembly
- Fit the buttons into the representative panel and check the normal finger approach.
- Use & inspection
- Keep track of changes to the housing, switch position, and molded part together so one adjustment does not create a new interference elsewhere.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The underside needs to align with the switch without being held down by enclosure compression. 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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Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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