Windows in front panels?

zebra50 · Jun 5, 2008

Hi guys and girls,

How are you all mounting windows into front panels?

I want to put a little perspex or glass window to see a component in action. I was going to glue some perspex in place, but is there a good way to get the edges looking neat and professional?
Maybe I need some kind of frame?

All suggestions and inspiration greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Stewart

wmtunate · Jun 5, 2008

sounds like you need a meter bezel and glass, but without the meter...

zebra50 · Jun 5, 2008

...yes! That's the look I want!

lofi · Jun 5, 2008

then you need a meter bezel and glass :wink:

zebra50 · Jun 6, 2008

Yes I do, but.... They're the wrong size, or at least I can't find small thin ones.

OK - I'll rephrase the Q. HAs anyone found a good way to DIY a custom sized meter glass and bezel?

:razz:

keefaz · Jun 6, 2008

Did you try search for little LCD bezel ?

zebra50 · Jun 6, 2008

It's a good idea - thanks!
I had a quick look at Farnell last night and couldn't see anything suitable. But maybe my keywords were wrong. I'll keep looking.

mad.ax · Jun 6, 2008

Actually it's a lot of work, but if you use perspex you can file the edges, and then sand them down to the finest grade (like 1600, the kind of grade used for finishing car paintjobs), and then use some plastic polish to get a perfect "see trough" finish.

Axel

jdbakker · Jun 6, 2008

Schaeffer/Front Panel Express can machine perspex, I believe. They also sell special glue to attach the perspex to a front panel. Might be worth investigating.

JDB.

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