Custom Front-Panels and Plates

To request a quote, just email us your requirements. For the quickest and most accurate quoting, we'll need the following vital pieces of information about your project:

1. Quantity
   We have no minimum order quantity, but larger batches typically result in a lower per-unit price. Why not get some spares?


2. Material
   We stock a variety of popular materials and in multiple thicknesses and colors. If you have a specific requirement that isn't listed here, email us!


3. Panel Corners
   The corners of your panels can be left square, or milled into an angled or rounded shape.


4. Edge Treatment
   Depending on the material, the edges of a panel can be chamfered at a 45° angle, or milled into a rounded bevel. If you have a specific radius in mind, include that with your drawing. Otherwise, we can pick one that will work best with your chosen material.


5. Anodizing
   Panels cut from bare aluminum can be anodized after milling, eliminating the silver edge seen on panels cut from pre-anodized aluminum. This is most economical for orders of multiple panels, as it incurs a minimum batch charge.


6. Engraving and Laser Marking
   If desired, indicate the type (engraving or laser), exact placement, and copy on your drawing. If you have a preference for size or font, please include that as well. Otherwise we'll default to Helvetica and pick an appropriate size to fit.


7. Drawing
   To give you the most accurate quote possible, we require a drawing to be submitted with your quote request. This drawing does not need to be to be overly technical, or to scale, but must include the following information:


1. Width and height of the panel
   If your panel is an irregular shape, please include the lengths of each edge.

2. Size and location of mounting holes
   We'll need to know the diameter and location of mounting holes.

3. Location of standard cutouts
   Indicate roughly where you'd like your cutouts to be. If the location is specific, include its distance from two edges of the panel.

4. (Optional) Usable area of panel
   This should indicate the area in the back of your panel in which components can be installed. It is generally within the perimeter of the mounting holes, and may be determined by the dimensions of the enclosure the panel will be mounted over.

5. (Optional) Dimensions, clearances, and locations of nonstandard cutouts
   If your panel includes any cutouts that are not on our list of standard cutouts, please include as much information about them as possible. We may also request a sample of the connector that will be installed in the cutout.