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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.8">Ikon Metal Contest Winners (w/photos)</a></h1><a name="a6265_8"></a><p><b>From: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.8">#8</a>]<br /> 8 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.1">#1</a>] 8 Mar 2007</p> <b>Very</b> impressive work....particularly the Vegas sign! How was it cut and machined, David? If rotary, any thoughts on specific cutters? I have a few samples here that I haven't had time to play with.....but maybe I'll make the time now! <hr /><a name="a6265_9"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.9">#9</a>]<br /> 8 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: gt350ed</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.7">#7</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> <p>Ed,</p> <p>You need to treat Chuck better than that, he's soon to be a member of the Vision owners group. You may be calling him to provide you some training. :D</p> <hr /><a name="a6265_10"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.10">#10</a>]<br /> 8 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.9">#9</a>] 8 Mar 2007</p> Kimberly,<br /> <br /> Thank you for providing the photos for this thread.<br /> <br /> Curious minds (Jim Docherty) wants to know the specifics used in creating the "Las Vegas" sign.<br /> <br /> Would you know the answer to his question?<br /> <br /> Thank you, <hr /><a name="a6265_11"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.11">#11</a>]<br /> 8 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.8">#8</a>] 8 Mar 2007</p> Jim,<br /> <br /> I don't know what method(s) were used to create the sign.<br /> <br /> If I were profiling the material, I would probably vector cut it with a laser, as my first choice.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, I would rotary engrave the shape with a carbide (parallel) cuter.<br /> <br /> You may have noticed that I've asked Kimberly (Ikonics) for more information. <hr /><a name="a6265_12"></a><p><b>From: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.12">#12</a>]<br /> 8 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.10">#10</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> <p>David,</p> <p>On this sign, I believe the creator used sandblasting, laser engraving and routing. IKONMetal can either be routed with an end-mill bit to cut through the metal or lasered to cut out the Las Vegas sign. Routing is faster than lasering but cutting through the sign can be achieved with a laser with a few passes. I believe this particular peice was routed for the custom cuts, he lasered and sandblasted some of the image and color filled the image after it was engraved.</p> <p>I hope this helps,<br /> Kimberly</p> <hr /><a name="a6265_13"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.13">#13</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.12">#12</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> <p>Kim,</p> <p>I love your IKONmetal material, but have had no luck sandblasting it. It seems to deflect the abrasive and result in no depth at all. It routs and lasers very well, which works fine because I have those capabilities.</p> <p>The abrasive in my blast cabinet is 180-grit silicon carbide. I typically blast at 30-35 PSI. What abrasive and pressure do you recommend for this material?</p> <hr /><a name="a6265_14"></a><p><b>From: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.14">#14</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.11">#11</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> Thanks for asking the question, David....and thanks to Kim for responding. If rotary cutting, would you tackle this "metal" in a number of passes? Use a sacrificial piece beneath? <hr /><a name="a6265_15"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.15">#15</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.14">#14</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> Jim,<br /> <br /> Although I've never worked with the material, I'd say the number of passes necessary to cut through would be a few as one.<br /> <br /> Of course, that would depend on the feed rate you use. You'd definitely want to use a sacrificial sheet below.<br /> <br /> I'm basing my answer on a discussion I had with my SoCal friend, Dennis Robertson, creator of the 3rd Place winning Address Sign.<br /> <br /> Dennis said the material is very machineable. <hr /><a name="a6265_16"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.16">#16</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.12">#12</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> <p>Thank you Kim.</p> <p>Very helpful information indeed.</p> <p>As you can see, people's minds are racing with ideas for IKONMetal. :-)</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 9 Mar 2007 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a6265_17"></a><p><b>From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.17">#17</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.12">#12</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> Where can I find detailed info about IkonMetal? When I go to your site and click the link for IkonMetal it takes me to a forum rather than to any product information. <hr /><a name="a6265_18"></a><p><b>From: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.18">#18</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.17">#17</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> <p>Hello Dave,</p> <p>At the top of the IKONMetal forum you can find in the top bar a link that is called "Datasheet/Pricing". This link opens up a PDF with more information on the product. Also if you click to enter the "Ikonics Discussion" some questions and answers have been posed in there.</p> <p>Kimberly</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 9 Mar 2007 by IKON_KIM</p> <hr /><a name="a6265_19"></a><p><b>From: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.19">#19</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.13">#13</a>] 9 Mar 2007</p> <p>Engravin' Dave,</p> <p>I emailed another at IKONICS here and this was his reply:</p> <p>I understand what he is going through. The grit will deflect for a minute or two until you will see an etch. I would recommend using 150-grit silicon carbide abrasive to achieve depth quicker. I typically blast at 60-80 PSI with a pressure pot system. Most people have capabilities to blast up to 50-60 psi so I would say crank it up to them. The 180 silicone carbide grit will still work but it is lighter than 150 grit so the impact is lesser. Therefore, take a little longer to blast with depth. Thank you for using IKONMetal! Better luck to you!</p> <p>Kimberly</p> <hr /><a name="a6265_20"></a><p><b>From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.20">#20</a>]<br /> 9 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: IKON_Kim</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.18">#18</a>] 11 Mar 2007</p> Thanks. That link blended in and I didn't see it. <hr /><a name="a6265_21"></a><p><b>From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.21">#21</a>]<br /> 10 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: gt350ed</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.7">#7</a>] 10 Mar 2007</p> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">Ya, with this latest purchase, you should actually consider maybe starting a business. You know, actually producing things to sell? (devil)</div><br /> <br /> Ed,<br /> What EVER it is that I did to offend you, I humbly apologize. <hr /><a name="a6265_22"></a><p><b>From: gt350ed</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.22">#22</a>]<br /> 10 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.21">#21</a>] 10 Mar 2007</p> No offense taken or intended. Just josh'n wit ya! B-) <hr /><a name="a6265_23"></a><p><b>From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.23">#23</a>]<br /> 10 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: gt350ed</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.22">#22</a>] 10 Mar 2007</p> Didn't seem like it. <hr /><p align="center">Show messages:  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6265.1">1-7</a>  8-23</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2024 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>