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05-17-2005, 01:02 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Floreeda
Posts: 1,011
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When I was apoor college student I engraved glass and acrylic easily.
If you wanted a logo etched into glass or acrylic, all you need is a sand blaster. Which of course not everyone has, but its easier to get access to one than a CNC laser...
Masking tape around the piece to be etched one time in each direction (once vert, once horiz). Draw what you want to etch. Then using an x-acto cut out what you want to be actually etched and not clear anymore. Sandblast until desired effect is achieved. As long as you dont go friggen nuts with it, the tape works perfectly fine everytime.
But when it comes to cutting stuff, of course a laser is better (tho isnt a hydro cutter even better...if you need to cut stone...)
So can I get a custom Logo for my car made? See my name is Nate and ym car is a MATRIX, if you cut the M down off the Logo on my car, it becomes NATRIX, it looks stock almost but a logo of my own would be nice...
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Last edited by sdashiki; 05-17-2005 at 01:07 PM.
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05-17-2005, 04:03 PM
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#33
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 17
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Yeah, I am still up for cutting some things for people. That bar stock could be cut, however it really depends on the purpose. If you simply wanted it cut to length, use a hacksaw. As for raw material, I don't currently have a place I purchase it from -- Home Depot has been the only one, and it's expensive there. If anybody knows a good place online, I would appreciate it.
sdashiki -- I'm willing to work with people if they can provide me with a vector file, the stock they want it cut from, and the dimensions. I don't do this for a living, so the more help you can provide, the more likely I am to do the work for you.
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05-20-2005, 05:00 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Japan, Oregon
Posts: 1,174
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Quote: Originally Posted by DashCommand
Hey guys!
Thought I may be of interest to you. If anybody needs some laser work done, I have a 25watt laser engraver/cutter. It can't cut through steel, but it can cut through wood, plastic, rubber, etc...It can etch plastic, burn wood, and can mark metal. It can etch glass, etc... If somebody needs some specific stuff done, let me know and I can give you a really good price. Basically I can do it for shipping plus some material costs. Considering for the most part I would purchase plastic from Home Depot or something, I don't do this as a business, so just let me know if you've got some ideas as to stuff you want done, and I can possibly help. It's a pretty cool tool to have laying around the house.
I'm jumping on!
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03-28-2006, 07:18 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belgium
Posts: 273
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is it too late?
last repy is posted like almost a year ago
i hope not
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03-28-2006, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 23
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Quote: Originally Posted by redbullah
is it too late?
last repy is posted like almost a year ago
i hope not
Not sure... I will let DashCommand reply for himself... I am about to acquire a laser engraver of my very own here soon, and would definitely open to helping people out!
The Alpine piece of acrylic a few posts back would take about 5 minutes to design and etch with a laser engraver.
Lemme know!
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03-28-2006, 08:20 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belgium
Posts: 273
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wow that's kewl
can you print a dxf file directly with it?
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03-29-2006, 07:08 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 23
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Quote: Originally Posted by redbullah
wow that's kewl
can you print a dxf file directly with it?
DXF is one of the (many) AutoCAD formats... the system receives its direction basically from a printer driver... I usually control it through Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator, and know that
My experience with AutoCAD is that it's printing is a bit wonky compared to standard printing subsystems (with the plotter system, etc.), but DXF files can be imported by Illustrator.
What'cha thinking of doing?
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05-06-2006, 11:17 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Quebec, Canada
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Hi all,
I know a few others have already offered there laser cutting service. I'd like to offer my as well. I have a 50Watt Engraver/Cutter. If anyone needs something give me a shout!
Will
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05-10-2006, 10:47 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 23
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Quote: Originally Posted by drakesis
Hi all,
I know a few others have already offered there laser cutting service. I'd like to offer my as well. I have a 50Watt Engraver/Cutter. If anyone needs something give me a shout!
Will
Which make / model?
I just got out of a laser biz, and am looking for good machine owner recommendations.
Quebecois, eh? My in-laws live in your country's capital!
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05-15-2006, 05:24 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Quebec, Canada
Posts: 2
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Quote: Originally Posted by geekasaurus_rex
Which make / model?
I just got out of a laser biz, and am looking for good machine owner recommendations.
Quebecois, eh? My in-laws live in your country's capital!
Its a Epilog 24TT 45Watts, but its actually outputting a little over 50watts.
Epilog's are pretty much the way to go, Universal is pretty good also.
Let me know if you want more details on my laser.
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