I've used Front Panel Express a couple of times. The software is pretty
easy to use. I've done rectangular, circular, "D" holes without
problem. Last fall I finally put my David Partridge divider board in a
surplus extruded box with end panels that weren't usable as-is. It cost
just over $50 US for two different panels approx. 2x4 inches with
several holes and engraved legends in black anodized aluminum. The
result was very professional looking. They'll fill the engraving in
various colors, but I didn't have mine filled. The price seems very
reasonable to me (I live in the US) considering the difficulty of
accurately drilling/cutting/filing various holes and making durable
labels to get a nice result if you don't have a shop capable of doing it.
Alan
On 1/21/2012 4:45 PM, WB6BNQ wrote:
Charles,
You could consider a company called Front Panel Express at
http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/
They have free software just like the PCB community but aimed at making panels
and doing engraving. I realize this is a bit over the top in most cases, but it
may come in handy at some time. Look at their examples pages to see the kind of
work.
Bill....WB6BNQ
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