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SpeedPanel - The Front Panel service

Vero Technologies Ltd has installed a sophisticated integrated manufacturing cell dedicated to front panel production. Using the latest technology in high-speed DNC routing and engraving, together with in-house silk screen printing, the SpeedPanel 72 can offer a fast 72-hour turnaround from receipt of suitable CAD data.

For longer runs, a guaranteed 3-week service is provided. Front panel furniture, such as handles, plastic or metal retaining inserts etc., can be supplied as a kit or ready assembled. Front panels can be custom manufactured to suit your requirements. Options can include machined pockets as well as cut-outs, all manufactured to tight tolerances. Ideally, CAD data should be provided, but our engineers can develop a bespoke programme from a hard-copy drawing.

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Features

A one-stop-shop for total front panel manufacture:-

  • All types and sizes of aluminium front panel including 19 standard panels, EMC shielding, cPCI panels with EMC gaskets and PMC bezels
  • Multi-colour printing including logos
  • Engraving
  • Protective plastic Lexan overlays with cutouts available in multiple colours for high finger traffic applications
  • Wide range of complementary accessories card handles, injector-ejector handles for IEEE1101.10 and .11+ hot swop switch, and screw mounting kits etc.

Front Panel Types

All panels are manufactured from 2,5mm aluminium sheet or cPCI extrusions.

Type 1:

Front panel of any size with horizontal grain, silver anodising on the front and rear faces, with machined surfaces untreated.

Type 2:

Front panel horizontal grain with anodised front surfaces only, all other surfaces finished with Alochrom 1000. Metal inserts can be provided as part of the front panel handle kit

Type 3:

cPCI (IEEE1101.10) EMC shielded, vertical grain, in 2U or 6U heights with horizontal widths of 4HP or 8HP. Supplied with an EMC shielding gasket & finished in conductive alochrom 1000.

Type 4 :

PMC bezels made from solid aluminium or die-cast, supplied with conductive O rings

Silk Screen Printing, on Overlays as well as directly onto the panels

Logos and notation can be printed in multiple colours direcly onto the panels.

For extra protection, images can be printed onto the back of a 250 micron Lexan plastic sheet which is then stuck onto the panel, an "overlay". These overlays are produced on our laser cutter and do not need an expensive die rukle jig. This makes it ideal for both short and long runs. With the accuarcy of the laser cutter and the milling machine, the alignemnt of Front Panel to the Overlay is excellent.

The ident strips on the front panel handles can also be printed in multiple colours

Card Handles

A choice of two types of front panel handle can be provided:

  • Standard plastic handle kits containing
    Handle
  • Ident strip
  • Screws and retaining inserts

InjectorEjector handles to IEEE1101.10 and .11

  • Compliant handles with and without switch
  • Ident strip area
  • Metal screws and retaining inserts to ensure good conductivity
  • Accessories can be supplied pre-assembled to front panels

All these items are fitted before shipment.

Lead Times:-

Vero Technologies Ltd. offers a choice of two lead times for front panel production:-

  • SpeedPanel 72, ensuring despatch 72 hours after receipt of correct manufacturing data. A CAD drawing is required for this lead time. There is a premium for this service.
  • SpeedPanel a consistent, 3-week guaranteed lead-time from receipt of correct manufacturing data. This service allows customers to have the confidence to order for stock via their ERP systems.

File Types

Manufacturing data for metalwork, screen printing and company logos can be accepted in the following formats: .dwg .dxf .ai .eps .ps .jpg .pdf

Design Service

Our design engineers can assist in providing technical input into new developments, and can if required create CAD data from existing, dimensioned, hard-copy material.

Ordering SpeedPanel

To order front panels manufactured to SpeedPanel 72, or standard SpeedPanel timeframes, send an email to sales@verotl.com with the relevant CAD information and details of the following:

  • Finishes required
  • Suitable e-files
  • Accessories required; front panel handles, injectorejector handles etc.
  • Quantities per part number
  • Lead-time required 72 hours or three weeks

Vero Technologies Limited

sales: +44 (0)87 0225 9505 email: sales@verotech.co.uk
internet: www.verotl.com

Unit 25, Solent Trading Estate, Shamblehurst Lane, Hedge End, Hants, SO30 2FY
+44(0)1489 776931 telephone +44(0)1489 776938 fax sales@verotech.co.uk email