How are pickup cover made?
Pickup covers can be made several ways: – Metal covers can be fabricated, bend and soldered to a desired shape. This is especially done when making prototypes and short runs. Metal covers should be made out of a nickel silver rather than brass, aluminum etc. – Plastic covers can be injection molded using many types of commerical molding plastics for desired cosmetic and durability. This is more expensive as injection molds can cost thousands of dollars and more precise parts can be made for longer runs. – Plastic covers can hand fabricated or machined for prototypes and short runs especially when making a sample product to see how it will work within certain specifications. – Plastic covers can be thermoformed either by drawing into a female cavity or male form. Many early covers where thermoformed with heat and a vacuum system. As it draws the air out of the cavity or mold, the plastic is drawn to the shape of a specific design. – Prototype covers can be machined to precise tolerances
