Full Version: Custom Die ?
From: Zonas [#1]
26 Jan 2006
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I don't have a machine, but another person does and she will be doing all my embossing for me. I'm in need of a custom die, I know of two places that can make one, but I want to educate myself :O . All she knows is she orders magnisium dies - 1/8" deep (I believe it's 1/8" so you can use them on books). How are these made? Is there a way to make them ourselves?? When one company said they can ship custom dies the same day they receive the file, I got wondering how complex a system is it. Any help will be appreciated in understanding this better.
Zona
Zona's Engraved Creations
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
26 Jan 2006
To: Zonas [#1] 26 Jan 2006
Zona,
There is a company in St. Joseph called Artcraft Engraving. They are secluded in the second floor of a building in our downtown area. They keep a very low profile. I have heard they specialize in magnesium engraving, so I assume that is for dies and/or printing. I will give them a call to find out exactly what they do. I've been meaning to do this for a long time and now you have given me the kick-in-the-pants to do so. I'll let you know what I find out.
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#3]
26 Jan 2006
To: Zonas [#1] 26 Jan 2006
Zona
I have my dies made by:
Augustine Company, Inc.
1210 Industrial Blvd.
P.O. Box 797
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-753-3875
Most dies are made using an "etching" process,
I don't think it would be worth the investment (and OSHA problems) to make on site, the chemicals are a nusiance to breath, get on yourself and clothing and oh yeah, to dispose of. The average price is a little under $20.00 and they usually get them out same day.
There is another company Pella Engraving Co. in Pella, IA which is very similar to Augustine - 877-549-5447.
LaserBits sells a product that can be lasered to make dies, but you will not get the fine detail of a mag. die.
hth,
From: Rodney Gold (RODNEY_GOLD) [#4]
26 Jan 2006
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