Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Engraving on Mill

The Dremmel tool will not do the job well. first the spindle hangs out too
far from the bearing, the shaft is too soft and cutting chrome requires
solid steady pressure. Maybe a laminate trimmer might be able to do the work
if the front end bearing is tuff enough. cul brian f.

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From: "exeric1" <exeric1@...>
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Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 10:18 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Engraving on Mill


> Does anyone have experience using a Dremel rotary tool on a CNC
> machine. I have a task requiring an ingraving on chrome plated
> aluminum. I have my doubts that it would be up to the task but it
> would sure be nice if it was - the price is right. Anyone know?
>
> Eric
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., JanRwl@A... wrote:
> > Joe:
> >
> > I had gotten the impression from all the engraving operations I
> have ever
> > observed that one must MAKE their own cutters for anything "finer"
> than
> > RESTROOM Laminoid signs! Too bad ol' Bryant Tickell isn't still
> with us, as
> > HE'd know in a second, and how to instruct you to grind your own!
> (any
> > "good" engraver MUST have a diamond-grit "cup wheel" grinder!)
> >
> > JRR
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