The Importance of the Graphic Overlay in a Membrane Switch
A membrane switch is the interface that connects the user to a machine, device, or other types of equipment. It is the control panel, facilitating functionality and enabling the user to control the product.
The graphic overlay is one of the most important aspects of the membrane switch. The graphic overlay is the faceplate to the membrane switch and often the product itself. The graphic overlay defines a product’s identity and is the visual layout and design of the interface that determines how easy or difficult a device is for the average user to operate.
Critical Features of the Graphic Overlay:
Environmental Conditions
You likely know what type of environment your product is going to end up in. Are there going to be some obvious environmental concerns? If so, it is critical that the right graphic overlay material is designed into your product, since different materials offer different environmental advantages.
Enhancing Usability
Usability is the ultimate goal of a user interface. The features of the graphic overlay can be used to enhance the overall usability of your product. By making the graphic overlay easier to feel, operate, and understand, raised buttons and embossed features can dramatically enhance its functionality.
Graphic Overlay Capabilities:
Surface Finishes:
Velvet
Gloss
Anti-reflective
Anti-microbial
Printing:
Screen printing
Digital printing
Window Options:
Clear LCD or LED
ITO using optical clear lamination
Dead front
Smoked as well as translucent colors for backlighting
Embossing & Forming:
Finger guide, LED, braille, rim, pillow either as a standalone or combination of
Cold and hot embossing
Hydroforming
Cutting:
Laser traced steel rule dies
Tinplate high precision tools
Laser and CNC cutting
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