Control Panels

The control panel is one of my favorite parts to work on because it involves so many different types of manufacturing.

1. First step is to draw parts on the computer for customer approval
2. I would then work with an outside laser cutting company to get the metal cut out with all the button holes to insure an extremely precise fit of all the buttons and screens.
3. Then I would remove any components from the old control panels like hinges that needed to be moved onto the new control panel.
4. New metal components would usually need to be made to insure everything fits properly. Brackets to hold electronic components, hinges for doors, support brackets to keep everything ridged...etc.
5. The metal panel would then be formed on a big hydraulic brake press
6. Any components needed for installation by the elevator mechanic at the job site would need to be welded or fastened in place such as locks and hinges.
7. All the electronic components would then be installed making sure that all the wires go to the correct spots.
8. I would engrave and paint the service doors that have information like "Elevator 1" or the maximum weight capacity of the elevator.
9. After everything is put together I would get any moving components like locks and doors to make sure everything is able to open/close properly and swing without colliding with anything.

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 This is another control panel that I made out of bronze that had a chevron pattern engraved across the entire front of the panel and the pattern continued into the adjacent wall panels and doors.

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This is a completed set of stainless steel control panels ready for installation

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Here is another fully completed stained bronze control panel and the steel back box I made that holds the panel on the wall.

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This is an example or what gets engraved onto the doors of the control panel. This one specifically covers the different switches that firefighters need access to during an emergency.