Full Version: Ikon Metal Contest Winners (w/photos)

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1]
7 Mar 2007
To: ALL

Here are photos of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in the Ikon Metal Contest,
with the winners being announced, during the ARA show
in a presentation at the LV Hilton.

FIRST PLACE
Jason Lothrop
Accurate Impressions -Tim Smith, owner.

The "Las Vegas" sign is made of Ikon Metal, color-filled and attached to an etched, jade crystal award.

Jason's handiwork not only took First Place, but he scooted off with a check in the amount of $1,000!
Jason shown here, with Bill Ulland, CEO of Ikonics Imaging.
Of course, the honorary check is also made of Ikon metal.

SECOND PLACE

Broken Heart Pendant
Ray Nichol
Ray Nichol Studio

THIRD PLACE
Dennis Robertson
OK Trophies & Awards

Address Sign, using 2 shades of Ikon Metal.
Lettering and numbers cut out with a Gravograph rotary engraver
and attached to the face. "House" image sandblasted and color-filled.

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EDITED: 8 Mar 2007 by DGL

From: gt350ed [#2]
7 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 7 Mar 2007

Yes, we saw these at ARA Las Vegas. Are they cool or what? We have some samples of Ikon Metal and have not been creative enough or had any R&D time to play with what we can do with it.

This stuff is a great example of those suppliers who are adapting to the latest techonologies with their products.

Very impressive.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
7 Mar 2007
To: gt350ed [#2] 8 Mar 2007

Ed,

I was fortunate enough to attend the presentation. I got to meet Bill Ulland and his crew. Nice folks!

A funny side story:

During the presentation, I was speaking to the event's bartender, who was commenting on the diversity of our industry.

He said, "Every night, there's a different group in this room and I'm amazed at the versatility of the equipment and products."

I told him about my number of years as an engraver and about our web site.

I handed him an EE card and said, "Who knows? Maybe next year, you'll be standing in this room, with your own work up for review."

:-)

EDITED: 7 Mar 2007 by DGL

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#4]
7 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 8 Mar 2007

David,
Thanks for posting the pictures. After talking with Takes, ( sounds like a radio show huh? Talking with Takes) and the purchase of the Vision Engraver, I think I am going to have to give Icon metal a good run...it's exciting

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
8 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#4] 8 Mar 2007

Chuck,

With the addition of your Vision rotary/drag machine, you have all the tools necessary to compete with your local competition, or anyone else, for that matter.

A few Ikon metal items couldn't hurt. :-)

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
8 Mar 2007
To: ALL

A correction to the First Place winner information. Tim Smith is the owner of Accurate Impressions, although it was Jason Lothrop who created the masterful work of art. :-)

Jason is the person shown in the photo with Bill Ulland.

Also, Ray Nichol, of Ray Nichol Studio, is the person who crafted the "Broken Heart Pendant."

EDITED: 8 Mar 2007 by DGL

From: gt350ed [#7]
8 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#4] 8 Mar 2007

Ya, with this latest purchase, you should actually consider maybe starting a business. You know, actually producing things to sell? (devil)

From: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#8]
8 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 8 Mar 2007

Very impressive work....particularly the Vegas sign! How was it cut and machined, David? If rotary, any thoughts on specific cutters? I have a few samples here that I haven't had time to play with.....but maybe I'll make the time now!

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#9]
8 Mar 2007
To: gt350ed [#7] 9 Mar 2007

Ed,

You need to treat Chuck better than that, he's soon to be a member of the Vision owners group. You may be calling him to provide you some training. :D

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
8 Mar 2007
To: IKON_Kim [#9] 8 Mar 2007

Kimberly,

Thank you for providing the photos for this thread.

Curious minds (Jim Docherty) wants to know the specifics used in creating the "Las Vegas" sign.

Would you know the answer to his question?

Thank you,

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11]
8 Mar 2007
To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#8] 8 Mar 2007

Jim,

I don't know what method(s) were used to create the sign.

If I were profiling the material, I would probably vector cut it with a laser, as my first choice.

Otherwise, I would rotary engrave the shape with a carbide (parallel) cuter.

You may have noticed that I've asked Kimberly (Ikonics) for more information.

From: IKON_Kim [#12]
8 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10] 9 Mar 2007

David,

On this sign, I believe the creator used sandblasting, laser engraving and routing. IKONMetal can either be routed with an end-mill bit to cut through the metal or lasered to cut out the Las Vegas sign. Routing is faster than lasering but cutting through the sign can be achieved with a laser with a few passes. I believe this particular peice was routed for the custom cuts, he lasered and sandblasted some of the image and color filled the image after it was engraved.

I hope this helps,
Kimberly

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#13]
9 Mar 2007
To: IKON_Kim [#12] 9 Mar 2007

Kim,

I love your IKONmetal material, but have had no luck sandblasting it. It seems to deflect the abrasive and result in no depth at all. It routs and lasers very well, which works fine because I have those capabilities.

The abrasive in my blast cabinet is 180-grit silicon carbide. I typically blast at 30-35 PSI. What abrasive and pressure do you recommend for this material?

From: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#14]
9 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11] 9 Mar 2007

Thanks for asking the question, David....and thanks to Kim for responding. If rotary cutting, would you tackle this "metal" in a number of passes? Use a sacrificial piece beneath?

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
9 Mar 2007
To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#14] 9 Mar 2007

Jim,

Although I've never worked with the material, I'd say the number of passes necessary to cut through would be a few as one.

Of course, that would depend on the feed rate you use. You'd definitely want to use a sacrificial sheet below.

I'm basing my answer on a discussion I had with my SoCal friend, Dennis Robertson, creator of the 3rd Place winning Address Sign.

Dennis said the material is very machineable.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16]
9 Mar 2007
To: IKON_Kim [#12] 9 Mar 2007

Thank you Kim.

Very helpful information indeed.

As you can see, people's minds are racing with ideas for IKONMetal. :-)

EDITED: 9 Mar 2007 by DGL

From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#17]
9 Mar 2007
To: IKON_Kim [#12] 9 Mar 2007

Where can I find detailed info about IkonMetal? When I go to your site and click the link for IkonMetal it takes me to a forum rather than to any product information.

From: IKON_Kim [#18]
9 Mar 2007
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#17] 9 Mar 2007

Hello Dave,

At the top of the IKONMetal forum you can find in the top bar a link that is called "Datasheet/Pricing". This link opens up a PDF with more information on the product. Also if you click to enter the "Ikonics Discussion" some questions and answers have been posed in there.

Kimberly

EDITED: 9 Mar 2007 by IKON_KIM

From: IKON_Kim [#19]
9 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#13] 9 Mar 2007

Engravin' Dave,

I emailed another at IKONICS here and this was his reply:

I understand what he is going through. The grit will deflect for a minute or two until you will see an etch. I would recommend using 150-grit silicon carbide abrasive to achieve depth quicker. I typically blast at 60-80 PSI with a pressure pot system. Most people have capabilities to blast up to 50-60 psi so I would say crank it up to them. The 180 silicone carbide grit will still work but it is lighter than 150 grit so the impact is lesser. Therefore, take a little longer to blast with depth. Thank you for using IKONMetal! Better luck to you!

Kimberly

From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#20]
9 Mar 2007
To: IKON_Kim [#18] 11 Mar 2007

Thanks. That link blended in and I didn't see it.

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