2mm Stainless Steel & CP stuff

[skippy0420]

My buddy and I are working on button bezels and joystick disks in 2mm stainless steel.  I knocked out some CAD for him to get some better data and pricing on his end as he is not a BYOAC'er. I know it has been done before but I have not found anyone that actually sells them. My question is....

Is there a market for this type of thing???

***the third pic is something that I just slapped together***

[kowal]

I use 2mm sheet metal

the best solution even how you have wooden panel - better to give sheet metal

[Franco B]

 

I sell my washers for $5 each and the single button bezels for $2.50 each if that helps.

It would be good if you could produce some of the larger button bezels. Ive had a few people ask me if I could make some for them but I dont have access to a lazer/water jet cutter. I CNC milled mine for my cab and it is just too labour intensive to sell them (my fingers are bleeding from polishing as i speak!)

Its a matter of opinion but ive found 1.5mm is perfect for the washer thickness.

[skippy0420]

There is the answer I was looking for. 

We are just playing around at this stage but we would be happy to fill the niche if possible. 1.5mm is ideal. That is great to know as well! Thanks a TON........

Which larger buttons are you speaking of? Manufacturer and type?

[Franco B]

Awesome vid Kowal, I couldnt see that at work this morning 

Skippy, I didn't mean bigger buttons, I meant the larger pieces of material like in your bottom model (and Kowals video)

[skippy0420]

Ahhh.....I understand.

 The only problem I see with that, which I am sure you know, is that the cost would go up quite a bit as then you get into a bit more detail and time.

If I knew that I could get away with a few set layouts I would consider it but some people have the small hands and might want the buttons closer or the opposite. I know of just a few 'normal' layouts..
Straight 1, 2, 3, 4
Arched 3 or 4
Arched 6 button
Straight 6 button
Arched 7 Neo

[Franco B]

Yeah that what I would do if I was you.

It might be worth you knocking up some models of the different types and then doing a poll to see which are popular. It would also give you an idea of what interest there is.

[skippy0420]

Thanks! I did post a poll just now and hope to get a feel for what the majority are doing. I have a feeling they are mainly 6 straight and 6 arched pairs with a few Neo 7's here and there for the most part.

Looks like it's back to the CAD tonight!