Custom manufacturing example · Silk printing silicone remote keypad for TV switch buttons

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Silk printing silicone remote keypad for TV switch 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.

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Made to order
Drawing & sample support

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Customize the fit, material and finish

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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

A silk printed silicone remote keypad for TV use can organize several button groups within one custom interface. The layout should distinguish the main controls while keeping their printed labels readable in the hand. Dimensions and color choices can follow the remote enclosure and intended function arrangement.

Check the transitions between groups during typical use. The user may move from navigation to another control without looking directly at every key. Spacing and visible identification should make that change understandable without crowding the pressing areas or leaving outer buttons difficult to reach.

The sheet and underlying contacts need alignment after the case is secured. Evaluate a sequence of presses and releases so movement transferred across neighboring sections is visible. During cleaning, use a method compatible with the silicone and printed ink, and keep residue out of the key boundaries. If one group operates differently after reassembly, inspect the locating and support regions beneath it. A clear printed arrangement should be supported by consistent mechanical clearance across the complete keypad.

Material options: Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection: Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Evaluate a sequence of presses and releases so movement transferred across neighboring sections is visible.
Custom dimensions: Spacing and visible identification should make that change understandable without crowding the pressing areas or leaving outer buttons difficult to reach.
Fit & assembly: If one group operates differently after reassembly, inspect the locating and support regions beneath it.
Use & inspection: During cleaning, use a method compatible with the silicone and printed ink, and keep residue out of the key boundaries.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. The user may move from navigation to another control without looking directly at every key. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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From part requirements to production

Define the part

Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity

Review material & tooling

Agree the compound and manufacturing approach

Evaluate the sample

Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly

Produce & inspect

Manufacture and check against the approved requirements

Review the intended assembly

Working conditions

Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.

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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