Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Engine Turning by CAD/CAM methods

Bill,
I used a 3/4" wire brush mounted in the spindle, stepped .375, offset
each row by .1875, IIRC. worked like a charm. I keep meaning to try some
of the rubberized roloc wheels (smallest is around 1 1/2")

erie

wanliker@... wrote:

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>In a message dated 10/25/2005 10:27:27 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
>mihalov_horology@... writes:
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>Has anyone in this forum tried using CNC equipment to produce engine-
>turned style engraving?
>I am referring to the geometric ("sprial-graph") type engraving
>produced on watch/clock dials using antique rose-engine lathes and
>straight-line engines.
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>Technically this is Off Topic, but maybe someone will do it to there New CNC
>case...grin
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>I think it could be handled as a hole drilling program, but use the tool
>instead of a drill.
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>"Drill" on centers only from one direction, left to right... "drill" to a
>very small depth, to adjust the tool contact, maybe add a short pause at the
>bottom of the "hole".
>Return to the left side, move the other axis, to the next row position, and
>repeat until the surface is covered.
>I have seen this work using a ink eraser as the tool. The gray long with
>ones come to mind, in an adjustable holder
>If my thoughts are wrong on this please post another method.
>bill
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