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en:x300:materials_rpm_feed [2022/09/21 12:07] erik.ketele [Diamond scratching] |
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====== Selection of materials, rotation and feed speeds ====== | ====== Selection of materials, rotation and feed speeds ====== | ||
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For every engravable material there is an ideal feed (mm/sec) and speed (rpm) which yields an optimal engraving result. When engraving, try to respect each and every one of the following principles: | For every engravable material there is an ideal feed (mm/sec) and speed (rpm) which yields an optimal engraving result. When engraving, try to respect each and every one of the following principles: | ||
- | - Only use sharp cutters. If your engraving results get poor, more than likely your cutter is dull, or has a broken tip. Use a good magnifying glass to regularly check the cutting edges of your cutters. | + | - Use only sharp cutters. If your engraving results get poor, more than likely your cutter is dull, or has a broken tip. Use a good magnifying glass to regularly check the cutting edges of your cutters. |
- Only use high quality micro-carbide cutters. | - Only use high quality micro-carbide cutters. | ||
- Different materials may require different cutting angles. Make sure your cutter has the right angles for the material you intend to cut. | - Different materials may require different cutting angles. Make sure your cutter has the right angles for the material you intend to cut. | ||
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* Glass | * Glass | ||
+ | **Continue to [[two_way_engraving_metals|bidirectional engraving]].**\\ | ||
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