The Importance of the Graphic Overlay in a Membrane Switch





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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


Usabillty 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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