what's the cheapest: frontpanel engraving or printing ?

andre tchmil · May 24, 2005

I need to make a small run of the same frontpanel design
15, maybe 25.

What would be the cheapest , engraving or printing.
I'm just talking about lettering, hole cut outs will be done elsewhere ( or wouldn't that make a big difference if I go the engraving route ? )

Zee1usa · May 24, 2005

Front Panel Express was reasonable. I am very happy with the work they did. My Pultec PEQ-1A was $34.00USD. drilled and engraved.
I did not have any infill (white) but it looks like it has fill even though i did not order it. I am very happy with the panels they did.

my G9 was 2 times as much. I guess because of the extra engraving?

Cheers,

Z

Tekay · May 25, 2005

Sceening is much cheaper.
The setup cost, film, frame .. is normaly around $80-90:00 after that each panels is around $2-3:00
Minimum print charge is $50:00 at my "screener"

dukasound · May 25, 2005

When we are talking about screening, what paint is best for DIY?
I have one friend who work this but he work only T-shirts.
Duka

Guest · May 25, 2005

[quote author="dukasound"]When we are talking about screening, what paint is best for DIY?
I have one friend who work this but he work only T-shirts.
Duka[/quote]
Here is a good DIY site on silkscreen prinitn gfor frontpanels
http://www.guitarfool.com/Silkscreen.html

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