Young people love mechanical keyboards because they feel great and are well made. Mechanical keyboards last longer than regular membrane keyboards, about 10 to 20 years if they are well taken care of. With a mechanical keyboard, it’s easy to get full keyboard keys that don’t do the same thing. You can play mechanical keyboards very well. Mechanical keyboards are expensive, don’t work well when it rains, and are heavy. Even though the mechanical keyboard has some problems, that doesn’t stop people from wanting to use it.
What is the Mechanical Keyboard
The mechanical keyboard is made up of three parts: the keycap, the mechanical shaft, and the shell. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyoxymethylene (POM), nylon, and other materials are commonly used to make keycaps. The mechanical axis is the mechanical keyboard’s core and the mechanical keyboard’s key. The button feel varies depending on the axis. The mechanical keyboard’s shell is typically made of aluminum alloy and plastic. A machining center can then be used to machine this shell.
ABS:
The most common material, relatively low cost, high strength, smooth touch, good plasticity, and easy to color. The thickness of the ABS keycap is thin, so it will feel more brittle when tapped, and the color is also cool, and the light transmittance is good, so it is also highly compatible with the RGB backlit keyboard. But the biggest disadvantage is that it is easy to be oiled. In layman’s terms, after a period of use, the surface of the keys looks polished and shiny, and the sensory and physical sensations will be greatly reduced.
PBT:
PBT is a matte material with a darker color. The advantage is that it is very wear-resistant, which greatly prolongs the time for oiling. Solved the shortcomings of ordinary PBT keycaps that are not delicate enough, and the advantages of ordinary PBT keycaps are high temperature resistance, no oiling, the disadvantage is that it is not easy to shape, the feel is not delicate enough, and the cost is much higher than ABS.
POM:
High hardness, excellent wear resistance, and self-lubricating properties. POM and PBT are somewhat similar in general, but the hand feel is more slippery than PBT, and it is not dry enough. Due to the high cost of construction, few manufacturers currently use it. Students in need can consider entering third-party customized keycaps.
CNC Machined Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard Case Precautions
-First, we choose the right materials to work with: CNCJY recommends using AL6061-T6 aluminum and AL6063-T6 aluminum for the mechanical keyboard so that it feels better and looks better. The cost of making these two models is also low, and the quality of the materials is the aluminum shell of the mechanical keyboard needs to be sandblasted. The keyboard is made of both new and used materials. AL6063 is made of more aluminum than AL6061. The better choice is AL6063. If you choose this model, the texture will be better.
-Things to watch out for during processing: Because of problems with product volume and processing time, we chose 20 milling cutters and increased the Z-axis feed in the adjustment stage. This made the processing 30% more efficient and made sure the mechanical keyboard would work. The aluminum shell’s surface should have as few knife marks and joint marks as possible. We cut down on the number of knife connections, fine-tuned the R angle of the art line, and used the PCD polishing knife for one-time processing.
-After the machining center has done its work on the aluminum shell of a mechanical keyboard, the product is only halfway done. We have to clean the lower acute angle by hand with a 400# sponge to keep the angle from becoming smooth after oxidation and to keep the oxide layer from falling off
-We will also clean with clean water to keep the cutting fluid from rusting.
Benefits of Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard Case
1. Materials such as plastic or carbon fiber need to be opened during production, and the purpose of customization is to capture the purchasing power of niche groups and highlight individuality. Therefore, the design must not be popular, and the buying group will not be large.
2. Aluminum has many advantages, such as strong plasticity, relatively easy to find processing plants, relatively low cost, more diversified coloring, easier design, and realization, etc., which perfectly meet the needs of customization.
3. The texture of metal has a greater impact on the public than plastic or acrylic, so in the range where the price is relatively volatile, the probability of choosing metal is also greater.
4. Compared with titanium alloy and copper, aluminum alloy has the advantages of low price, less processing difficulty and lighter weight.
5. The cnc anodized aluminum keyboard case is not only very hard to scratch, but it also comes in different colors to make the product look better.
6. Cases made of aluminum are much more durable than those made of other materials. The aluminum case for the keyboard has stood the test of time and stayed strong.
7. Aluminum naturally reacts with air to make a layer that keeps rust from sticking. This means that the case of the keyboard won’t rust.
Through the above analysis, everyone has a relevant understanding of the mechanical keyboard, and its shell can be processed by CNCJY equipment precision machining center. The maximum size of the equipment is 900×650mm, which is very suitable for processing all kinds of aluminum plates. In addition, the moving beam type surrounding structure adopted by the equipment has the characteristics of small footprint, which can prevent debris from splashing and ensure the safety of operators.