Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] using a CNC mill to engrave metal

david albert wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone has any experience using a sherline mill
> with a CNC package as an engraver. Ideally, I would like to be able
> to type some text on a keyboard and have the mill enrave some metal
> down a few thousandths with what I typed. What end mill should I
> use? What CNC software? Any web site you could point me to? thanks
> in advance.

if you are doing 2" high letters, a 1/16" or smaller end mill might do. If
you are doing smaller letters, a flame-point carbide bur (Dremel-style
tool) will do nicely.

Jon