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coach
11-10-2009, 07:41 PM
I wanted to use an engraving bit to apply a dog from the mega collection.(on to a piece of .050 alum.) maybe a .020 deep cut?
Anybody have a suggestion for a bit to use?
I have a few engraving bits but don't dare try them in alum. I don't want to burn it up without first asking.
jerry_stanek
11-10-2009, 08:54 PM
I have been using one of Russ Todd's diamond drag bits from Widgetworks unlimited. Take a look at his web page and see if that would work for you.
donchandler
11-10-2009, 09:55 PM
I engraved my Aluminum valve covers with a standard V tip carbide engraving cutter. Ran it 0.020 deep. No problems.
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mikeacg
11-10-2009, 11:18 PM
Nice work, Don! Thanks for the feedback! I'm designing new badges for my motorcycle right now and would love to do them in aluminum!
Mike
coach
11-11-2009, 07:11 AM
Nice work.
Do you recall feed and speed?
Thanks
Jerry I am going to look at the web site, I bet the bits are......... expensive?
majohnson
11-30-2009, 07:52 PM
If you go to any place that sells machine tooling, you will have more choices for cutting bits then you can imagine.
shoeshine
11-30-2009, 10:50 PM
agreed... since I started doing brass, I have found that there are a lot more options for metal bits than for cnc grade wood bits. and at better prices (probably just by volume of sales)
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