Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Engraving on Mill

On Mon, 08 Jul 2002 13:32:52 -0000, you wrote:

>Thanks for the answers but, I am trying to find out what tool is used
>to cut aluminun at 12 or 14pt lettering. I have purchased a 1/4"
>engraving tool but it is too large to do small lettering. What tools
>are required and where can I purchase them.
>
>I have done some google searches and find large tooling and some made
>special for engraving machines but none to do fine work with a mill.

Joe - you don't say where you are - so I won't give you UK suppliers,
but the ones made for Engraving machines are the ones you want.

They are D-Bit types with very fine points - get the plain shank type
(available in 6mm and 1/4" size).

Steve Blackmore
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