I want to use the alphanumeric engraving function provided by Mach 3 on my Taig mill. Any suggestions as to tool or cutter? The application will be light engraving in soft metal (brass, aluminum, nickel silver)
I want to use the alphanumeric engraving function provided by Mach 3 on my Taig mill. Any suggestions as to tool or cutter? The application will be light engraving in soft metal (brass, aluminum, nickel silver)
For engraving graphics and lettering :
like this...
My Mill is setup of 10K rpm with a .03125" ball-nose EM.
Feed is 16 ipm, doc is .002"", total doc is .008
Good Luck
We use a .0625 ball end mill for this type of engraving. I like the finish in the bottom of the engraving the 4 flute leaves.
Enjoy!
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