Full Version: Ikon Metal
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
7 Mar 2006
To: precisionlaser [#1] 8 Mar 2006
Mark,
As an alternative to bronze, zinc, magnesium and aluminum acid-etched signage, I think the pricing is in line and allows us to offer our customer an economical alternative.
On the larger signs I would be more inclined to use a plotter to cut out the image mask, then sandblast to gain a greater depth of cut. I would follow that by paint-filling the recessed areas to create that acid etched look.
EDITED: 7 Mar 2006 by DATAKES
From: precisionlaser [#3]
8 Mar 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 8 Mar 2006
David, I agree. I think there will be many uses for this material. I am planning on using my remaining sample piece for sand blasting today and see how long it takes to blast to a reasonable depth. I'll use LaserTape and laser engrave the mask.
Photobrasive is a little ahead of themselves on this. The sales people have not even been trained on how to sell it or how to answer questions about it yet. I haven't tried to order any yet, but I have a feeling that I would be told that it's not in stock yet.
From: Rodney Gold (RODNEY_GOLD) [#4]
8 Mar 2006
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From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#5]
8 Mar 2006
To: Rodney Gold (RODNEY_GOLD) [#4] 8 Mar 2006
This sounds like a perfect item for you to do an article on.
The details will be helpful to our members, [and me].
Take some photos and I will whip up your text and photos up to a PDF file.
From: GBengraver [#6]
8 Mar 2006
To: Rodney Gold (RODNEY_GOLD) [#4] 8 Mar 2006
Rodney,
You never cease to amaze me with your depth of knowlege on any subject that comes up here.
I am always impressed and somewhat jealous. ;-)
We are very lucky to have you on board.
Thanks for taking your valuable time to chime in here.
Greg
EDITED: 8 Mar 2006 by GBENGRAVER