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ACE BACKSTAGE CO., INC. - STAGE POCKET SYSTEMS |
661-295-5760 |
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SPECIALIZING IN STAGE POCKET SYSTEMS SINCE 1991 |
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CUSTOM SPEC PANEL FABRICATION SERVICES |
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ABOUT ACE BACKSTAGE CO., INC. |
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ACE BACKSTAGE CO., INC. offers Custom Spec Panel Fabrication Services using our proven Custom Spec Panel Fabrication Facilities. In addition to our prefabricated "CONNECTRIX" and Switchcraft® Panels, Ace can design Custom Panels by utilizing our library of standard connector cutouts and panel templates to design and create panels that will fit your specific application.
Made-to-Order Custom Panels are precision cut and engraved to your exact specifications from a variety of materials on precision CNC rotary cutting machines. Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) systems feed data to the machines that define your panel cuts accurate ±.001”. Panels and parts with identical material requirements are ganged together into a single production run. Acrylic and Plastic Laminate material panels are completely cut and engraved in the single set-up and production run for the fastest turn around time possible.
Aluminum panels, after cutting, are prepared for powder coating and thereafter sent to the engraving router. Lead times are generally much shorter for acrylic and plastic laminate because they are completed in a single fabrication event, and no further surface finishing is required. Aluminum requires additional time to powder coat and engrave. Cut, engraved, back filled and painted panel blanks are sent to the assembly bench and populated with the specified connectors, switches, devices etc. The final completed custom panel is carefully inspected and checked twice before packaging for shipment.
From conceptual planning to creation, ACE can build you a custom designed panel which will meet your on-site requirements. Call the ACE Custom Order Desk at 661-295-5760 for more detailed information or email us at custom@acebackstage.com for custom panel quotes and questions. For more information on Ace Backstage Co., Inc.'s Custom Spec Panel Fabrication Facilities or to request a custom quote please fill out the form below.
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CUSTOM PANEL FABRICATION FACILITIES |
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LEFT: Ace Backstage Co.'s CNC Rotary Panel Routing Machine can produce hundreds of panels made from a single 4' W x 8' L sheet of acrylic, aluminum, and plastic laminate materials.
RIGHT: Ace Backstage Co.'s CNC Rotary Panel Engraving Machine can engrave on acrylic, aluminum, and plastic laminate materials up to 24" W x 36" L.
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Custom Panel design, fabrication, and assembly is quick and easily accomplished using ACE's Custom Spec Panel Fabrication and Engraving Facilities. Using ACE’s stock blank "CONNECTRIX" or Switchcraft® Series Panels makes it easy to design, produce, and engrave custom panels. Taking advantage of stock ACE Connectors and Panel Blanks allows quick order processing and shipment of panels in a timely fashion. Customizing Switchcraft® System Panels in-field is easy using a drill and chassis punch, permitting on site custom connector panel configurations. For Custom Panels, "CONNECTRIX" Panels, and Switchcraft® Panels follow the examples below to specify the types of connectors and specific text to be engraved onto the panels. Please remember to indicate the Stage Pocket(s) (if any) the specified panels will be loaded into.
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CUSTOM PANEL CONNECTOR LOADING & ENGRAVING SPECS |
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Character Height: |
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1/8" (.125") or 9 point type (max) |
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Font Standard: |
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Single Stroke Stick Characters |
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Text Font Alignment: |
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CONNECTRIX - Centered above connector/component |
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Text Font Alignment: |
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SWITCHCRAFT® - Centered above connector/component in top row and as space permits below connector/component in bottom row |
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Number of Characters: |
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8 (including spaces) |
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Panel Materials Engraved: |
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Aluminum, Acrylic Sheet, and Plastic Laminate |
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Engraving Standard: |
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Finished panels show bright aluminum and need not be backfilled |
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Backfill Characters: |
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Using enamel or acrylic paint (white panels only) |
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Connector Loading: |
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Black aluminum pop rivets or removable machine screws and locking nuts |
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CUSTOM PANEL ENGRAVING SPECIFICATION EXAMPLES |
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Made to order Custom Panels may be created from Aluminum, Acrylic, and Plastic Laminate materials. Custom Panels are available in sizes up to 24” W x 36” L with multi-panel ganged machined operations providing scaled economies and the lowest panel cost. ACE can provide a complete professional finished panel resource for all your custom panel design installation needs. Call the Ace Custom Order Desk at 661-295-5760 for more detailed panel information and specifications or email custom@acebackstage.com.
ALUMINUM ALLOY SHEET
Aluminum alloy sheet stock can be cut, black powder coated and engraved for almost any panel requirement. This alloy (6061-T6) is very ridged and flat and stocked in 1/16” and 1/8” thickness’. Smaller panels are typically made from 1/16” aluminum. Larger panels (e.g. rack panels) are cut from 1/8” aluminum. Other thickness’ are available on a custom order basis. Currently the “CONNECTRIX” system pocket panels, rack panels, and wall panels are fabricated from this tough aluminum alloy.
ACRYLIC SHEET
Acrylic sheet stock is an excellent panel material. At 3/16” thick it is very flat and ridged, ideal for mounting large multi-pin connectors that require a heavy push/pull for engagement. It provides electrical isolation for connectors with grounded shells typical of many audio and video applications. This acrylic has a glossy black finish which is easily engraved and back filled with white acrylic paint for an upscale, hi-tech appearance. Alternately, use the acrylic panel as a sub-panel and engrave a plastic laminant over lay panel for nomenclature call outs.
PLASTIC LAMINANT SHEET
Plastic Laminant sheet stock is used for engraved over lay panel. This material is 1/16” thick and provides an opaque engraveable laminated surface over a contrasting sub-surface (e.g. black over white). For example, when using a standard high density cutout panel, (“CONNECTRIX” Panel #PNL-1425, see page 9) where some cutouts are not populated, an over lay panel can be cut and engraved showing only the positions used and covering unused positions. Many colors and combinations of front and reverse engraveable stock are available on request. Other uses include signs, operating instructions, block diagrams etc. for a permanent professional presentation on any project.
From conceptual planning to creation, ACE can build you a custom designed panel which will meet your on-site requirements. Call the ACE Custom Order Desk at 661-295-5760 for more detailed information or email us at custom@acebackstage.com for custom panel quotes and questions.
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