Full Version: Can you cut discs out of brass on xenetech?
From: joyce (JLADY) [#1]
16 Oct 2006
To: ALL
Can you cut discs out of brass on a xenetech engraver. If so can someone tell me what kind of cutter I need and how to do it??
Joyce
From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#2]
16 Oct 2006
To: joyce (JLADY) [#1] 16 Oct 2006
You sould be able to cut out simple designs on any computerized rotary engarver. I use either a spiral cutter 4-5 passes or a FLX cutter with a 30 degree clearance . 4-5 passes slow feed . high RPM
How complex is the design?? trophy brass....aircraft aluminum. ?
From: joyce (JLADY) [#3]
16 Oct 2006
To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#2] 16 Oct 2006
I only need 3-3" brass discs. You did some for me in the past. I was thinking maybe I should try to do it myself so I can learn something new.
Which cutter should I buy and which is the easiest way to do it???
I can also order them from ID plates but hated to order 3 discs, is it worth the hassle to do it myself??
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#4]
16 Oct 2006
To: joyce (JLADY) [#3] 17 Oct 2006
I can also order them from ID plates but hated to order 3 discs, is it worth the hassle to do it
ID plates also has a $70.00 minimum order.
I just ordered 3" aluminum discs from:
Die Cut Plates
P.O. Box 542
So. Holland, IL 60473-0542 (Chicago suburb)
800-323-9573
No minimum $$$ order and less price, very friendly to work with - shipped the same day I ordered.
hth,
From: JHayes55 [#5]
17 Oct 2006
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#4] 17 Oct 2006
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#6]
17 Oct 2006
To: JHayes55 [#5] 17 Oct 2006
No, it does not look like they have a web site............ I just got their catalog and they carry a full line of 3-D figures to put on plaques that look like they are carved out of wood, but they are some kind of resin, I think. They just refer to them as "Wood Look".
They also carry the Continental XR line of medals and die cut all kinds and shapes of metal plates. Here is their catalog cover.............
PS: They do have a minimum order amount of $25.00 listed in their catalog, sorry for the incorrect information earlier.
From: BBBilly [#7]
17 Oct 2006
To: joyce (JLADY) [#3] 17 Oct 2006
Hi Joyce,
I'm Billy from Die Cut Plates. If you need only 3 3" disks give me a call and I will send them out to you. I can wave the minimum.
3" disks cost AL: $.35 BRASS: $.60. Hope this helps.
Billy - Die Cut Plates - 800-323-9573
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
17 Oct 2006
To: BBBilly [#7] Unread
Welcome to the forum and thanks for joining the conversation.
Prices seem very affordable.