Full Version: Type of Diamond Drag Graver
From: varn (VARNCO) [#1]
4 Apr 2007
To: ALL
Engraving pure silver medallions (soft silver) with text and graphics, using a phoenix 1212 and sensor that detects surface.
What degree of diamond drag cutter should I use?
90*
120*
130*
140*
Some letters that are engraving, using true type fonts that are filled are 2mm high. On average, I'll say text is about 2.5mm high.
Thanks for the input!
EDITED: 5 Apr 2007 by DGL
From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#2]
4 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 5 Apr 2007
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#3]
4 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 5 Apr 2007
I *think* the ones I use for medals are 120*, and the ones for stainless are 150*.
Been a while since I looked, so I'm not sure that's totally accurate.
From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#4]
4 Apr 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#3] 5 Apr 2007
From: Andrew [#5]
4 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 5 Apr 2007
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#6]
5 Apr 2007
To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#4] 5 Apr 2007
I stand corrected!
I wasn't at the shop last night, so I couldn't verify the angle.
Now that I can look at the tools, I can officially say that I'm using 140* diamonds for stainless, and 120* for everything else.
From: varn (VARNCO) [#7]
5 Apr 2007
To: ALL
Thanks to all the responses.
Since I am diamond dragging pure silver, it looks as if 140* or 150* are in order.
Can anyone recommend a source for quality cutters online?
Thanks.
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#8]
5 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#7] 5 Apr 2007
Several.
We use Artisan, since they are pretty close to us (Dallas, TX).
We've also bought tools from Antares.
From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#9]
5 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#7] 5 Apr 2007
Bruce Diamond is another.
Personally I would use a 130*.......lines are finer and you can push a little deeper to get better letter glitter.
Just my thoughts.... we all have them!
From: varn (VARNCO) [#10]
5 Apr 2007
To: ALL
In this day and age, I'm surprised neither of the 2 recommended offer online ordering.
I didn't think deeper was better with silver. I thought it would leave burrs.