Tips and tricks for shallow milling/ engraving ?

[totts]

So when you set the z datum do you just set it a bit lower so it touches in the low spot, so are we saying that the spring acts as a damper in the high spots to stop the tip from chipping/breaking?

[Gasgasbones]

So when you set the z datum do you just set it a bit lower so it touches in the low spot, so are we saying that the spring acts as a damper in the high spots to stop the tip from chipping/breaking?

I set the Z offset of the tool exactly the same way as I would if a normal tool was in there. I then set the depth in the program as usual.

I was having tips break but with the spring taking up the initial impact it's been so far so good. I'm cutting stainless steel so it's a big ask for the tiny cutter, especially as I'm a noob and still learning. The high and low spots are littraly a nats chuff so with a solid tip and a shallow cut it was missing some.

Ive also used a diamond drag tip in it too and seems to work well too !

[totts]

Yeh i can see how the drag engraver would work well, i had a variation of about .2mm so i may make one for the next time i have difficulty and see how it goes :) will pinch your idea haha

Cheers