Built for Precision. Trusted for Performance.
From single prototypes to full production, our custom faceplates are crafted to elevate the look and feel of your product the moment someone sees or touches it. Using precision methods like CNC machining, laser engraving, chemical etching, anodizing and screen printing on aluminum and stainless steel, we shape faceplates that fit perfectly and perform with quiet confidence, staying visually striking and dependable through years of everyday use.
Types Of Metal Faceplates
Your faceplate is where perception begins. Each approach gives you the ability to guide that first glance and first touch, nudging them closer to a purchase.
Aluminum Faceplates
Durable performance without heavy bulk
- Lightweight with extreme durability
- Supports a wide range of finishes
- Easy to machine and shape
Anodized Aluminum Faceplates
Vibrant finishes that never fade
- Lasting protection in harsh conditions
- Color that stays vibrant
- Low-maintenance, long-term value
Stainless Steel Faceplates
Built for unforgiving environments
- Handles extreme heat without degradation
- Superior resistance to harsh chemicals
- Supports deep etching with lasting infill
How To Order Custom Panels
Upload Your Design
Submit a quick quote form with your CAD files or specifications. We accept all major file formats including DXF, DWG, and AI.
Review & Configure
Our team conducts a design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis and provides options for materials, finishes, and customization.
Approve & Manufacture
Once approved, we begin production using precision processes and finishes for perfect results.
Fast Delivery
Your custom faceplates ship within weeks. Track your order and receive quality-inspected parts ready to install.
Why Choose Trailblazer For Metal Faceplates?
Premier Materials
Choose from stainless steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum, and more for ultra durable faceplates.
Custom Engraving
Precision laser engraving for logos, text, serial numbers, and intricate designs.
Any Size or Shape
Custom cut to your exact specifications with precision CNC cutting technology.
Fast Turnaround
Quick production times to get your custom faceplates when you need them.
Multiple Finishes
Brushed, polished, anodized, powder coated, and more finishing options available.
Precision Cutouts
Custom cut-outs ensure every button, display, and connector sits exactly where it belongs.
We're more than precision metal faceplates
We take pride in our customer service, our quality, and our continual innovation with new products and services.
Personalized Customer Care
Our dedicated team provides personalized support throughout your entire order process, ensuring your complete satisfaction.
Lightning Fast Quotes
Receive accurate quotes within 24 hours, not days. We understand your time is valuable and work quickly to get you pricing.
Professional Design Help
Need assistance with your faceplate design? Our design experts will help refine your vision and ensure perfect results.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind every metal faceplate we produce. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll remake your faceplates for free.
What to expect with your metal front panels
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Tight tolerances within ±0.005 inches ensure perfect fit and professional appearance
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Clean, burr-free edges on all cutouts and perimeters for safe handling and installation
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Smooth, consistent bends with no warping or distortion using premium tooling
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Uniform surface finish with no scratches, dents, or imperfections on visible areas
Control Panel Performance That Never Quits
Graphical Labeling
Protect Underlying Components
Rigid Mounting For Switches
Gauges And Control Panels
Resistant To Harsh Environments
Graphical Labeling
The text stays sharp, the symbols stay aligned, and nothing peels or fades over time. Your equipment looks cared-for, designed with intention, and built to be trusted the moment someone touches it.
Protect Underlying Components
A rigid metal plate stands between the outside world and the delicate electronics behind it. It absorbs the bumps, knocks, and handling that happen in real use, keeping the internals safe and extending the life of the product. Your device feels solid and dependable, not delicate or temporary.
Rigid Mounting For Switches
When buttons and switches are anchored into metal instead of plastic alone, they feel firm, smooth and precise with every press. No flex, no wobble, just a confident response that makes the user feel like the product was made properly. A strong mounting surface helps the controls last longer and look well engineered for daily use.
Gauges And Control Panels
A well-machined front panel holds gauges and indicators exactly where they belong... straight, aligned, and easy to read. Nothing rattles, nothing drifts out of place, and the interface feels intentional and professional. Your product presents itself with clarity and quality the moment someone sees it.
Resistant To Harsh Environments
Control panel plates withstand environments that would quickly degrade printed plastics, vinyl graphics, or low strength labels. Aluminum and stainless resist corrosion from salt exposure, and they do not swell or soften with humidity. Their structural rigidity allows them to handle vibration from engines, motors, transportation equipment, manufacturing floors, and continuous mechanical interaction without cracking, peeling, or distorting. Impact that dents a housing will often leave a metal panel functional and readable because the printed or engraved markings sit inside a protective oxide layer rather than on a fragile surface film.
Our Full List Of Products Goes Well Beyond Metal Faceplates
