Full Version: Diamond/Carbide Burnishers

From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#4]
23 May 2004
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#2] 24 May 2004

Why is it that when I drag engrave on brushed gold aluminum I end up with orange residue that I can't seem to get rid of?

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
23 May 2004
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#4] 24 May 2004

Rose,

I assume you're making one pass. What you're seeing is part of the gold dye remaining in the engraved characters.

You'll either want to make two (drag) passes or use a (rotary) diamond burnisher, which, in one pass, will not only remove the remnants of gold dye, but give a polished, almost laser-engraved look.

I've also seen some people remove the "left-overs" by pressing masking tape onto the engraving and pulling out the remnants.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 23 May 2004 by DGL

From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#6]
24 May 2004
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 24 May 2004

Thank you. I have tried making two passes but never tried tried burnishing on gold aluminum. I'll have to give it a try. I also like the masking tape idea. Thanks.

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