Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Engraving Tool vs. Small End Mill

Hi,

Due-to sheet metal not being perfectly flat why mill it? Why not do the same
as you would do by hand but using the machine and a spring-load scriber in
the quil, just drag it about under CNC control as you would a pen.

Regards,

Terry

> At 15:27 26/02/2003 +0000, you wrote:
> >I want to use my CNC Sherline mill to engrave a grid pattern on some
> >aluminum. I want the size and depth to appear about the same as if
> >you ran your scriber over the surface. I have seen both small end
> >mills and engraving cutters available. Which would be the best choice
> >for this application? What are the pros and cons of each? Is there
> >some other tool I should use? I am just begining to learn to use my
> >CNC conversion and have not tried any engraving yet.