[brian257]

I have bought .020" thick reverse engraved and paint filled labels in the past from an engraving company. Now that I have an engraving head for my CNC router I am trying to find the material. Seems that Rowmark, Gravograph, and all of the other companies I have checked only go down to .032" thick material. Any idea where I can get the thinner material from?

[ropanach]

Hi brian257:
I just got a Hermes 7000, and with it I got a sales book from, Gravografph, there may be someing there at Engraving - Gravograph - Rotary and Laser Engraving Systems : engraving software, materials,
hope this helps.
Roger

[brian257]

That was where I checked first, but Gravograph does not make anything that thin.

[roundrocktom]

Just looking at Gravograph's web site, and they list 0.020" thick stock.

Engravable Materials

I really need a vacuum table to hold this stuff for engraving. Picked up a 2' x 4' sheet for $65 (ouch!) Friday, took a little to dial it in, but coming along.

[PenTrophy]

Innovative Plastics Ulta Thins .004, Peel n Stick .022, Johnson Plastics

nothing reverse engravable that thin that I can find... What color.. Clear/Clear ??

In the Great NW!

[ropanach]

roundrocktom:
You can make a vacuum table, use peg board, make a box the size you need, place the peg board on the top with a tight seal, use a vacuum cleaner for the suction, a small one will do, something around 1/2 hp / 1 hp, the sections of the table you are not in need of you can tape off so you don't loose suction, if it's a large table you will need to add supports in the center to keep it from distorting, and to keep you table top flat fore engraving.

[roundrocktom]

roundrocktom:
You can make a vacuum table, use peg board, make a box the size you need, place the peg board on the top with a tight seal, use a vacuum cleaner for the suction, a small one will do, something around 1/2 hp / 1 hp, the sections of the table you are not in need of you can tape off so you don't loose suction, if it's a large table you will need to add supports in the center to keep it from distorting, and to keep you table top flat fore engraving.

Great idea! Thank You!

[ropanach]

Glad I could help. Remember you need good supports under the peg board.

[esmondperry]

Plastic has not enough strength than the metals...
SO you have to give the support for it...
Other wise it doesn't work properly...
So be careful while engrave the plastic...