Re: what type of end mill for engraving

I have done a lot of engraving with a .050 inch ball nose.
I do most of it at around .010 deep so it does not end up very wide.

Gary



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> In a pinch, I have seen engraving done with a center drill. Not

ideal by

> any means, but it does work to some extent. But, a V bit is ideal,
> depending on the shape of the impression you would like to make.
>
> William Schmiedlin
>
> Les,
>
> Most fine engraving is done with an engraving bit. It looks like a

V bit,

> but can have a flat on the end. The flat is there if you are going

to do a

> lot of fill (pocketing)
> Bob Campbell
> http://www.campbelldesigns.com
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> VisualMill 5.0 basic
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> > Hi All,
> >
> > What type of end mill should I use for engraving. I tried a 3mm

ball

> > end mill, but it makes the lines too thick.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Les
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