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== Material ==
Usually aluminium; T3 or T6 6061 1.59 mm (0.0625") aluminium sheet. This is easy to machine and isn't too soft. Sometimes other materials are used such as some sheet metal, [[acrylic]] (aka Lucite or Perspex), [[FR4|glass-reinforced epoxy laminate]] (FR4 PCB), plywood or formica.<ref name="mfos">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160318105948/http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth_new/HOT_TIPS/makingplates.php How To Make Synth Panels] by Ray Wilson, MFOS</ref><ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86107 What type of aluminium is used for faceplates?],
== Drilling ==
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Controls for particular functions can be grouped together by panel graphics. Individual controls labels can be with text and others with graphics. Scales can be indicated with tick marks. Signal routing can be indicated. Besides writing or painting directly on the panel by hand, there are a number of different methods to add labelling. Traffolyte laminate or Dymo embossed labels were once common. Adhesive labels tend to fall off after a while. Laser printed graphics are common now, as well as a variety of iron-on transfer methods.<ref name="fpemw" />
Note that for some of the methods listed here panels can be given a protective coating of matte or gloss clear lacquer after labeling. Some materials are attacked by acrylic or vinyl coatings. Vinyl resists flaking and chipping better than acrylic.<ref name="infill">[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52927 Infilling DIY engraved panels?],
=== Adhesive polyester ===
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=== CNC engraving ===
Requires a large investment to produce panel drilling approaching commercial quality.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57836 Anybody using a Fireball CNC router to make panels/ pcb ?],
=== Dry transfer lettering ===
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=== Painted ===
MOTM panels finish is baked-on two part Polane paint,<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60156 Where to get MOTM-style silkscreened panels made?],
=== Paperface ===
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{{Main|Screen printing panels}}
Screen printing uses a stencil supported by fine polyester mesh about 1 mm above the panel. First a blade or squeegee moves ink into the exposed mesh, then a reverse stroke causes the inked areas to momentarily make contact with the panel. It can take many attempts to perfect the process.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110091&start=all&postdays=0&postorder=asc Experience silkscreening DIY panels?],
=== Toner transfer ===
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=== Etching ===
* [http://www.nontoxicprint.com/etchinginnovationcontent.htm Etching Innovation], nontoxicprint
* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3532 faceplate etching thread],
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