Re: Engraving aluminium - recommended tool
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Originally Posted by
ptjw7uk
In post 16 d4cnc is saying 'once the tool is spinning, - I thought this was about a drag engraver and as such shouldn't spin.
Peter
He is talking about his mmrace spring loaded toolholder
as far as engraving and color filling better read this, but in short :
"As a rule of thumb, with characters up to 1/4" high, engrave to a depth of .010" -.012". On larger characters, it is advisable to go .015" - .020" deep depending on theline width and filling technique used."
Re: Engraving aluminium - recommended tool
Re: Engraving aluminium - recommended tool
Hi John,
I have replied but if you don't see the reply feel free to call me on 07711 zero two six six five three
Cheers,
Wilson.
Re: Engraving aluminium - recommended tool
Laser works best for engraving aluminium :-)
cheers,
Billy
Re: Engraving aluminium - recommended tool
What size of laser do you need?
Re: Engraving aluminium - recommended tool
Mine is 10w, 1023nm, galvo. You can do it with a 6w blue fibre laser on an xy gantry home made. Size is not really the issue, beam quality is more important..