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==== Europe ====
* [https://www.fahrion-gmbh.de/en/ Fahrion GmbH]
* [https://fractory.com/ Fractory Ltd]
* [http://www.frontpanels.de/ Frontpanels.de]
* [http://www.gravoprintec.de/ GravoPrintec]
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* [http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ Front Panel Express LLC], and Canada. Well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides [[Front Panel Designer]] program free. Engraving and paint-filling are available. Is a division of the German firm [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/ Schaeffer], which offers a similar service in Europe.
* [https://www.hubs.com/ Hubs]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180414030950/http://lasergist.com/ Lasergist]
* [http://www.mpofcinci.com/ Metalphoto of Cincinnati]
* [https://www.oshcut.com/ OSH cut]
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* [https://www.allpcb.com/ AllPCB]
* [https://www.pcbway.com/ PCBWay]
* [https://jlc3dp.com/cnc-machining-quote JLCPCB]
=== Painting and printing ===
Metalprint is a commonplace process that prints color ink on aluminum, which is then anodized into place. The result is a very high-resolution artwork, better than screenprinting, and tougher than other methods because the anodized oxide coating is very tough and protects the artwork.<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40040 Who does silkscreened panels in the US?], Mod Wiggler forum, Aug 2011, reply by ersatzplanet</ref> Many companies offer this service. They typically do not perform drilling, punching, or other sheet-metal fabrication; such operations would have to be performed by a sheet-metal specialist or by the manufacturer. Most [[Synthesizers.com|Dotcom]] and all [[Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH|Doepfer]] module panels are made with the metalprint process.<ref name="eb">[https://web.archive.org/web/20120714071821/http://wiki.modwiggler.com/wiki/Manufacturing ''Manufacturing''] by [[Eric Barbour]], Mod Wiggler wiki, Jan 2012</ref>
==== Method for anodising front panel ====
Dye sublimation printing ...
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==== Europe ====
* [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]
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* [http://imagewizards.net/ Image Wizards]
* [http://www.metalmural.com/ Metal Mural]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121028221317/http://norcalpowder.com/ Nor-Cal Powder Coating], powder coater with considerable experience in electronic sheet-metal coating.
* [http://www.chemi-graphic.com/ Chemi-Graphic], offers screenprinting and chemical etching on metals or other materials.
== PCB ==
{{Main|PCB front panels}}<!--FR4 or aluminium -->Far cheaper than aluminium, use a [[Printed circuit board|PCB]] fab house to produce 3 mm FR4 panels. Also fiberglass is lighter and stiffer than aluminium. [[BugBrand]]<!-- and Buchla? --> synths panels were manufactured using this method, the copper layer and soldermask to the front, with silk-screened labeling.<ref>[http://www.matrixsynth.com/2007/03/grant-richter-on-cutting-down-modular.html Grant Richter on Cutting Down Modular Costs], Matrixsynth, March 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_21 OldBlue Overview (archive)]</ref> PCB front panels need to be designed for normal PCB fabrication.
=== PCB fab houses known to have been used for PCB front panels ===
* [http://dev.dirtypcbs.com/store/pcbs DirtyPCBs]
* [https://www.itead.cc/ ITEAD]
* [https://jlcpcb.com/ JLCPCB]
* [https://oshpark.com/ Oshpark]
* [https://www.pcbcart.com/ Pcbcart]
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<ref>[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=147635 PCB front panels], Mod Wiggler forum, Oct 2015</ref>
=== Method ===
==== Videos ====
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn-6CqCfWjA Designing eurorack panels using Kicad, Freecad and Librecad] by Nic N
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* [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SU3fhliWxpM How to Design a Synth Interface in KiCad] Synthux academy
====Texts ====
* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=142168 PCB material front panels advice], Mod Wiggler forum, Jul 2013
* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=186848 KiCad templates for Euro front panels?], Mod Wiggler forum, Aug 2017
* [https://hackaday.com/2015/06/03/how-to-build-beautiful-enclosures-from-fr4-aka-pcbs/ How To Build Beautiful Enclosures From FR4 — Aka PCBs] by Voja Antonic, Hackaday
* [https://hackaday.io/project/164462-mutable-instruments-clouds-pcb-panel/ Mutable Instruments Clouds PCB Panel] by Richard Hogben, Hackaday
* [https://www.quinie.nl/kicad-fr4-panels-using-planes-copper-areas/ Kicad FR4 Panels using planes / copper area’s], Quinie.nl, 15 Oct 2022
* [https://www.quinie.nl/making-panels-in-kicad-from-dxf/ Making panels in Kicad from DXF], Quinie.nl, 22 Dec 2020
* [https://www.threetom.com/news/a-tutorial-on-make-noise-style-indicator-lights-and-designing-an-illuminated-blind-plate-using-kicad/ A tutorial on "Make Noise" style indicator lights and designing an illuminated blind plate using KiCad], Threetom Modular Synthesizers
▲* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn-6CqCfWjA Nic N : Kicad, Freecad, Librecad]
▲* Nick Gallagher : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHexhKy2Nw Creating Custom Eurorack Panels Part 1]
▲* EurorackDIY : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E6jmYlPh7A Use PCBs to Make Awesome Modular Panels - Part 1 The Passive Multiple]
== See also ==
* [[Panel (homebrew)]]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSio28SH38E The Holy Grail of Front Panels?], YouTube, economical aluminium front panel production by pcbway.com
=== FR4 ===
* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=142168 PCB material front
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