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  1. #1
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    Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    I'm looking to engrave a small logo 1" in size into mild/hot rolled steel. Doesn't have to be very deep. I've looked at lasers but I would need a fibre laser. A CNC mill might work but not sure. My budget is 1k so I know I'm limited. Any other ideas?

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    A pencil grinder in the lathe toolpost and a CNC controlled lathe.

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Quote Originally Posted by hfjbuis View Post
    A pencil grinder in the lathe toolpost and a CNC controlled lathe.
    I don't think a lathe would work. I forgot to mention that the logo is small but the piece of steel is 16"x16".

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Quote Originally Posted by Frizzo View Post
    I'm looking to engrave a small logo 1" in size into mild/hot rolled steel. Doesn't have to be very deep. I've looked at lasers but I would need a fibre laser. A CNC mill might work but not sure. My budget is 1k so I know I'm limited. Any other ideas?
    Can't send you dm
    I have fiber laser.

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    Can't send you dm
    I have fiber laser.

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    Fibre lasers are out of my price range.

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Quote Originally Posted by Frizzo View Post
    Fibre lasers are out of my price range.
    I can engrave it for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    I can engrave it for you.

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    It's ok, I'm looking for my own machine.

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    I have co2 Engraving you can use Cermark spray to engrave in black
    You can buy these under 1k

    Or

    This

    https://gtschmidt.com/pin-marking

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    I have co2 Engraving you can use Cermark spray to engrave in black
    You can buy these under 1k

    Or

    This

    https://gtschmidt.com/pin-marking

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    The dot peen machines look interesting but prices range so much. Stuff from Chinese is around 1k but I wonder how good they are?

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Etching

    https://youtu.be/ncWXVOzNGbA

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Reverse logo stamp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    Reverse logo stamp.

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    Do you know what material the stamp would have to be made of?

    Would a stainless steel stamp work?

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Yes stainless would work also

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    Quote Originally Posted by Frizzo View Post
    Do you know what material the stamp would have to be made of?

    Would a stainless steel stamp work?
    This one was mild steel

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    This one was mild steel

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    Would a stamp made of stainless work on mild steel?

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    I suggest tool steel and heat treat then it should work

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    Re: Engraving mild/hot rolled steel ideas?

    I can do it on hardened tool steel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    I suggest tool steel and heat treat then it should work

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    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    I suggest tool steel and heat treat then it should work

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    How many tonnes of force do you think is needed to stamp A36 hot rolled steel with a 1" stamp?

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