Full Version: Impact Engraver on Steroids!
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1]
29 Dec 2006
To: laserman (MIKEMAC) 29 Dec 2006
With your long history in the engraving industry, I thought you may have the answer to this question:
Yesterday, I was shown an example of engraving and asked if I can match it.
At first glance, the engraving looked like a rotary-engraved, gothic typeface, in .060 engravers (leaded/yellow) brass.
Upon closer inspection, it was obvious that the engraving was done on some sort of industrial-strength impact machine.
A fine dot pattern could be seen and viewing the plate from behind, showed where the metal had been stressed, in a faint mirror image of the engraving.
Although the engraving wasn't color-filled, I have no doubt it was deep enough for color-filling.
Years ago, I remember seeing a piece of equipment called "The Incredible Machine" which was an impact engraver, but I doubt it would have been "robust" enough for this application.
What do you think?
Thanks,
EDITED: 29 Dec 2006 by DGL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
29 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 29 Dec 2006
Take a look at Kwikmark's machine.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
29 Dec 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 29 Dec 2006
Just when you think you've seen it all. :-)
I'm actually looking for someone with that type of equipment (in SoCal) to whom I can refer this customer.
I'll inquire within.
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#4]
29 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 29 Dec 2006
Similar machines are made by Pryor, Telesis, Technifor, etc. They are collectively referred to as dot peen or pin stampers. They also mfg 'drag' equipment. You might want to contact a local tool and die shop to see if they have the equipment. Companies involved in UID marking might also have this 'technology'. Most companies that do work for the aerospace and automotive industries should have one or more.
I've used quite a few pin stampers in the development of Data Matrix symbols.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
29 Dec 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#4] 29 Dec 2006
Thank you Carl.
I think these plates were done for the military, which makes me think a metal fabrication house (or similar) may have been involved.
Thanks for the links. Interesting stuff!
EDITED: 29 Dec 2006 by DGL
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6]
29 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 29 Dec 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
29 Dec 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#6] 29 Dec 2006
You're a bubbling fountain of information. :-)
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#8]
29 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 29 Dec 2006
From: clay (CLAY_J1955) [#9]
29 Dec 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#8] 29 Dec 2006