[tobyaxis]

I have used Ball Em to the 60deg spade shown in the links from Cutting molds to parts to prototyp stuff. there are allot of good thoughts here.

if you don't know the proper way to do it this is an issue. but other wise not a true statement.

Here is a few thinks from the last year and the Mirror plaque from my old show car from 10 years ago.

Also if you want some mastercam basics for engraving use my link in my sig and at the bottom of the page there is a button called Engraving.

X3 LOOKS NICE!!!!!!!!!

I scoped out the 4th Axis Engraving Video, and you make it look easy, and the Options, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bradmancue]

I have even used a #1 or#2 center drill in non-ferris metals. It cuts very nicely and with small depth of cut it will perform for a long time. I usally use this on lettering, although it will work in some countouring applications where hentracking design is wanted. My next choice is a small ball endmill for contour engraving. And of course the standard 1 flute engraving tool. Much care is needed in lettering with this. It will last far longer if a small radius is on the tip. Good luck. bradmancue

[cadcam]

Tom, you any were near Crissair up there in AV? I was up there last sat doing some trainning as I see you are local.

[cob]

hi again do you guys know if the engraving tools have a 3/8 shank thats because all I can fit on my mill are 3/8 diameter ,

[cob]

X3 LOOKS NICE!!!!!!!!!

I scoped out the 4th Axis Engraving Video, and you make it look easy, and the Options, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

where do can you get this x3 videos

[cadcam]

Under my Sig sir. the last link and then go to the bottom to the buttons.

[truckmann4x4]

We use a #1, or #0 center drill spinning as fast as you can with a feedrate of F20. and a depth of .005 to .010

[lovecnc2003]

thanks