Full Version: Evaluation of IKONmetal ?
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#28]
30 Mar 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#27] 30 Mar 2007
Mike,
With my 30-watt laser I have to run the job about 5-7 times to get a depth that you can paint fill and have a 2-dimensional look. This is why I don't do large plates with this material. It's not cost effective to do so with a laser.
I have not had any problem with warping, but I can definitely see that as a possibility with a higher watt laser and larger plates. The heat combined with the composition of the material may be conducive to this problem. It looks like routing may be the best option for achieving depth with this material.
Hopefully, the rep from Photobrasive will join this discussion and share her thoughts.
EDITED: 30 Mar 2007 by DATAKES
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#29]
30 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#28] 30 Mar 2007
This piece is 2"x3" and I guess that I have about 30 to 40 minutes in the job counting laser time. I thought I could save my customer some money and increase my profits but I don't think that will happen with this item.
From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#30]
30 Mar 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#29] 30 Mar 2007
EDITED: 30 Mar 2007 by PENINSULATROPHY
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#31]
30 Mar 2007
To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#30] 30 Mar 2007
Thanks for that info. I'll give it a try.
If this stuff engraved a little faster I think I could use a lot of it but I can easily see an hour of engraving for an 8x10 piece.