Full Version: Computerized engraving
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#15]
6 Jul 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11] 6 Jul 2005
David,
I agree, versatility all the way. That is one of the reasons I am enquiring about the computerized/rotar/mechanical engraver....if it is not on it's way to obselesnce and won't be for some time, I believe that I need to get one into my arsenal when the money permits.....hence the questions.
Thanks
From: UncleSteve [#16]
6 Jul 2005
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#14] 6 Jul 2005
WD40 is NOT a lubricant. It cleans fine but will then dry up anything it touches!! It is meant to free sticking parts.
But I'm sure everyone knew that...
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#17]
6 Jul 2005
To: UncleSteve [#16] 6 Jul 2005
And never use 3-in-one oil either, it gums up in a few months.
Singer Sewing Machine oil for a light oil, and a silicon/teflon grease for grease. If you can still find Lubriplate Marine Lube 'B' it is also a fine grease.
From: UncleSteve [#18]
6 Jul 2005
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#17] 6 Jul 2005
I couldn't finde "marine B" on their site, but here is the tech contact number for Lubriplate. Most of their producets seem to have gone synthetic so they may have a new version that will work as good or better.
Technical Service Center.
800-347-5343
(For Technical Questions Only)
From: MR C (MOSHE) [#19]
26 Feb 2006
To: Myyk [#13] 26 Feb 2006
From: Myyk [#20]
26 Feb 2006
To: MR C (MOSHE) [#19] 27 Feb 2006
From: MR C (MOSHE) [#21]
27 Feb 2006
To: Myyk [#20] 27 Feb 2006
From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#22]
27 Feb 2006
To: MR C (MOSHE) [#21] 27 Feb 2006
Mr C,
Can you scan them out of the book and use a program like coreldraw to make them in to the file you need? I do that from my QEG/D.14 book of logo pictures when I need it for my GEM engraver.
Puck
From: MR C (MOSHE) [#23]
27 Feb 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#22] 27 Feb 2006
From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#24]
27 Feb 2006
To: MR C (MOSHE) [#23] 27 Feb 2006
Mr C,
Not really sure about the difference since I only use the QEG software. When I bought my engraver they sent me the wrong, D.14, software and I had purchased the QEG software so have never used the D.14 software.
I just do a scan when I need one of the logos for my other engraver and use coreldraw to make it to a .ai file which I can import in to the GEM engraver. I'll check and see what file extension the software has since I have the logo disks for the D.14.
Puck
From: MR C (MOSHE) [#25]
27 Feb 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#24] 27 Feb 2006
From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#26]
27 Feb 2006
To: MR C (MOSHE) [#25] 27 Feb 2006
Sorry, I looked and both my softwares have .lgo files.
Puck
From: MR C (MOSHE) [#27]
27 Feb 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#26] 7 Apr 2006
From: Semi-Accurate Engraver (LONEHAWK) [#28]
6 Apr 2006
To: Myyk [#20] 6 Apr 2006
Just a quick suggestion on the lubrication of the machine parts thing. On our old Hermes concept 2000's, we upgraded the boards which gave the steppers much more power and accuracy. (they lost steps the odd time before but not now.) The boards had better voltage capabilities or something. (I don't know circuit boards from snow boards I just know these upgrades sure helped.)
Also, just for kicks, some Duralube was on sale once so I bought some and used it for lubrication of all parts. (The rails, spindle, rail bearings etc.) It worked great! When that ran out, i started using Mobil 1's synthetic 10W40 motor oil and that works great too! We still use that stuff to this day and no problems. Can get the oil anywhere too. : ) Bin using the Mobil 1 for about 3 or 4 years now and are not looking back.
Maybe worth a try for those with lubrication concerns on rotary machines with steppers.
Also, anyone not cleaning all rails etc. at least once a week should be doing so. Cleaning your machine on a regular basis is extremely important for reliabilty and preservation over the long term. But I didn't really need to remind anyone of that did I? ;)
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