ABS & PBT Keycaps

Choose the coated ABS keycaps or PBT keycaps you want to customize and place them on the laser bed.

Make sure each keycap is clean, stable, and positioned with the marking surface facing upward. Stable placement helps keep the ABS keycap or PBT keycap legend sharp and prevents the design from shifting during laser marking.

Load your keycap design into LightBurn software, then adjust the size and position to fit the ABS or PBT keycap surface. You can create keyboard letters, icons, symbols, shortcut labels, brand marks, or decorative designs for custom keycaps.

ABS keycaps and PBT keycaps use different laser marking settings, so check the correct parameter group before starting. Coated ABS keycaps are often used for shine-through keyboard legends, while PBT keycaps usually create stronger opaque marks. Correct settings help create clear legends and consistent laser-marked keycaps.

Missing the focus is one of the biggest reasons for poor keycap laser marking or laser engraving results. Make sure the ABS keycap or PBT keycap surface is properly focused before processing.

You can use auto focus or manual focus. When two red dots are visible on the keycap surface, it is out of focus. When the two light dots overlap each other, the surface is in focus and ready for laser marking.

Press the frame button and check whether the red light indicates the correct marking area. The frame should stay inside the top surface of the ABS or PBT keycap, with the legend, icon, or custom design centered properly.

If the frame is not aligned, adjust the design position until it fits correctly. After checking, close the laser door and begin the Aurora Fiber laser marking process. Stay nearby while the laser machine marks the custom keycap design.

Stay near the machine during operation and monitor for unusual sounds or alarms. Avoid looking directly at the laser beam for too long, even when protective measures are in place.

Once laser marking is complete, carefully open the door and remove the personalized ABS and PBT keycaps. Clean them gently if needed, then check whether the legends, icons, and custom marks are clear and consistent. Install the finished laser-marked keycaps on your keyboard and enjoy the custom look.