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For studio, rack and custom builds – front panels that make an impression
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High-end audio
Black 19-inch rack unit with ventilation slots, slide-in modules and front connections.
custom. precise. studio-ready.
Whether it’s a DIY project, a custom build or a production device – anyone designing and developing audio equipment pays attention to every detail.
We manufacture precision front panels, enclosures and milled parts from aluminium – anodized in your chosen colour, cleanly labelled and mechanically accurate. Our components look great, are built to last – and fit perfectly into your rack, studio or stage setup. One-offs and small series? That’s our speciality.
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Typical applications:
  • Front panels for preamplifiers, EQs and 19" racks – precisely milled, anodized, studio-ready
  • Enclosures for DIY audio projects and custom builds – precision-made, ready to assemble, and vibration-resistant
  • Rear panels with connection interfaces – precisely milled, clearly labelled, intelligently arranged
  • Front panels for speaker controllers and filters – visually clean, technically robust
  • Nameplates and serial identification – abrasion-resistant, high-contrast and permanently legible
Why Schaeffer AG?
We understand the demands of audio technology – and deliver precisely tailored solutions
Our CNC production delivers custom aluminium components for the audio sector – from rackmounts to one-off pieces. Front panels and enclosures are manufactured precisely to drawing or imported CAD data, finished with a high-quality anodized coating and durable marking (engraving or UV printing). The parts fit perfectly, are ready for immediate installation, and perform flawlessly in everyday studio use – offering strength, precision and premium quality. Whether for custom projects, OEM production or repairs.
Typical industry challenges:
  • Need for high-quality one-off parts or small series
  • High standards for appearance, feel and finish
  • Precise labelling for sockets, controls and functions
  • Compatibility with standard dimensions (e.g. 19" or Euro format)
  • Precise execution of drilling patterns and front panel layouts
Our response:
Audiophiles set high standards – for both sound and appearance. We manufacture front panels, enclosures and milled components from aluminium – precisely machined, anodized in your chosen colour and cleanly engraved. Ensuring that custom builds look as refined as studio equipment. That knobs, sockets and displays fit perfectly. And that your project not only sounds exceptional, but also makes a lasting impression.
CNC-milled aluminium front panel for an avionic audio management device.
Typical industry challenges:
  • Need for high-quality one-off parts or small series
  • High standards for appearance, feel and finish
  • Precise labelling for sockets, controls and functions
  • Compatibility with standard dimensions (e.g. 19" or Euro format)
  • Precise execution of drilling patterns and front panel layouts
Our response:
Audiophiles set high standards – for both sound and appearance. We manufacture front panels, enclosures and milled components from aluminium – precisely machined, anodized in your chosen colour and cleanly engraved. Ensuring that custom builds look as refined as studio equipment. That knobs, sockets and displays fit perfectly. And that your project not only sounds exceptional, but also makes a lasting impression.
Any questions? We’re here to help.
Project ready? Let’s get started.
Looking for expert advice?
Are you working on a project that requires a custom solution? We’ll advise you on material selection, machining and design – precisely tailored to your requirements.
We’re only a phone call or an e-mail away!
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Start a project – directly in the Front Panel Designer
With the free Front Panel Designer, you can bring your ideas to life, calculate costs and place your order – with no fuss and no minimum order quantity.
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Other areas where our manufacturing excels
Green industrial front panel with engraving and multiple rectangular cut-outs.
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Industrial and process automation
Custom components for control consoles, interface panels and operator panels
Enclosure for an analysis device with display, keypad, and multiple connectors.
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Medical technology & research
Precision-milled components for analytical instruments, laboratory automation, and research electronics
Red front panel featuring an engraved sports car and cut-outs for control elements.
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Automotive industry
Front panels and enclosures for test benches, control units and automotive applications
Silver anodised front panel with round and rectangular cut-outs and a circular scale.
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Aerospace
Custom-made components for control panels, test systems and specialized enclosures
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Ambitious hobbyists
Custom-made single pieces for DIY projects, marine technology and specialized solutions