Full Version: Type of Diamond Drag Graver

From: varn (VARNCO) [#1]
4 Apr 2007
To: ALL

Engraving pure silver medallions (soft silver) with text and graphics, using a phoenix 1212 and sensor that detects surface.

What degree of diamond drag cutter should I use?

90*
120*
130*
140*

Some letters that are engraving, using true type fonts that are filled are 2mm high. On average, I'll say text is about 2.5mm high.

Thanks for the input!

EDITED: 5 Apr 2007 by DGL

From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#2]
4 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 5 Apr 2007

No Less than 120* - 130* are appropriate 140* is for Gold/Pewter.

From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#3]
4 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 5 Apr 2007

I *think* the ones I use for medals are 120*, and the ones for stainless are 150*.

Been a while since I looked, so I'm not sure that's totally accurate.

From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#4]
4 Apr 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#3] 5 Apr 2007

I've never seen a 150*..... but I use 100* for stainless.....

From: Andrew [#5]
4 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 5 Apr 2007

From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#6]
5 Apr 2007
To: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#4] 5 Apr 2007

I stand corrected!

I wasn't at the shop last night, so I couldn't verify the angle.

Now that I can look at the tools, I can officially say that I'm using 140* diamonds for stainless, and 120* for everything else.

From: varn (VARNCO) [#7]
5 Apr 2007
To: ALL

Thanks to all the responses.

Since I am diamond dragging pure silver, it looks as if 140* or 150* are in order.

Can anyone recommend a source for quality cutters online?

Thanks.

From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#8]
5 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#7] 5 Apr 2007

Several.

We use Artisan, since they are pretty close to us (Dallas, TX).

We've also bought tools from Antares.

From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#9]
5 Apr 2007
To: varn (VARNCO) [#7] 5 Apr 2007

Bruce Diamond is another.

Personally I would use a 130*.......lines are finer and you can push a little deeper to get better letter glitter.

Just my thoughts.... we all have them!

From: varn (VARNCO) [#10]
5 Apr 2007
To: ALL

In this day and age, I'm surprised neither of the 2 recommended offer online ordering.

I didn't think deeper was better with silver. I thought it would leave burrs.