Switches are mounted to the board via two popular methods: Plate mounted, and PCB mounted. PCB mount switches are versatile and provide opportunities to deploy them in various cabinet engineering and machinery applications. Plate mounted controls provide accurate product information; it is provided by manufacturers, suppliers, and others. This article will introduce features and the applications of these two different switches.
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1. What are PCB mount switches?
PCB mount switches are versatile and provide opportunities to deploy them in various cabinet engineering and machinery applications. These are switches with excellent feedback. They can be combined in different ways and mounted on a PCB. They are well-designed to give the application a design that allows one to assemble and deploy the device in varying environments quickly.
2. Features
They are unique PCB mounting.
They have a modular design.
Have a front protection
3. Application of PCB mount switches
- They can be used in machinery and control systems
- Can be deployed and used in specialized vehicles
- Used in cabinet engineering
- Can be applied in process automation
- Can be used in conveyor systems
4. Fixturing in Surface Mount Technology
Fixturing was traditionally associated with woodwork. However, they have now found applications in engineering and manufacturing and refer to how they can be used to produce the exact product multiple times. The technique is now used in the surface mount process when creating PCB.
Fixturing in surface mount technology allows for holding the boards in place and comes with the following benefits:
- Flexibility – allows the boards to be mounted in several ways
- Allows for easy replication since it supports and allows multiple iterations to be performed.
- It allows for quality control because it repeats the same process multiple times hence it improves the quality.
- Reduces waste since it defines the process, which helps to reduce waste.
- It lowers costs in electronics manufacturing and results in cost savings which cannot be passed to the consumers.
5. Plate Mount and PCB Mount
Unfortunately, most people prefer plate mount to PCB mount. Therefore, we must look at the reasons why this is the case.
First, it is critical to note that most plates support switchtop removal, making popping the switch easier. It also makes the dish look cleaner and removes a lot of stress that could be problematic to heavy-handed people. Also, it feels more solid than the PCB mount. It makes custom builds easier since all you need to do is attach the plate to the case without worrying about mounting the PCB.
PCB mounted switches will give you an easy way to remove the top. However, PCB-mounted buttons could be the best if you are planning to make changes in the layout. The switch provides the easiest option to make changes. Also, the PCB-mounted control allows for freedom for alternative arrangements but will be limited by the PCB itself.
Notice that the overall feeling is an essential factor that should be considered when choosing between plate mount and PCB mount. The thickness of the material, the final weight, and the surface remain critical when determining whether you choose between the plate or mounted PCBs.
6. Conclusion
Choosing between the plate and mounted PCB switches is critical when designing your circuits. It determines the final layout you will end up with. However, there are other aluminum plates; plastic metal cases’ color is essential. PCB mount switches are better because they have two pins that keep them straight; hence, they are easy to soldier and offer additional support. They also make breaking the solder joint a little bit difficult.
