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Clyde Baumwell
05-19-2009, 8:43 AM
anyone have any suggestions as to how I can remove unwanted laser engraved errors from a trophy made of cast acrylic?
Mike Null
05-19-2009, 9:34 AM
If your time has value then buy a new piece. If it is a shallow mark you may be able to use fine sandpaper and finer sandpaper them coarse and successively finer polishing compounds. Probably not worth the time.
Clyde Baumwell
05-19-2009, 10:28 AM
Mike
I am sadly convinced that when you work for yourself, your time has very little value...additionally the acrylic piece is not mine and is a perpetual award (hahaha) (which I prefer over LOL)
Clyde
Mike Null
05-19-2009, 11:35 AM
Clyde
You may have done this but it is my practice on a new piece of acrylic to run a test on transfer paper. That allows for a final proofing plus making sure the positioning is right.
Brian Robison
05-19-2009, 11:43 AM
I use the blue painters tape.
Clyde Baumwell
05-19-2009, 12:00 PM
I run lots of practice tests on tape, scraps, etc. I also use a vectored box with the lid open to confirm that I am engraving in the exact & correct location before engraving the raster image.
It doesn't help if you forget to hit the "Next File" button when you go to engrave!!:confused: :( :mad:
Stephen Beckham
05-19-2009, 5:41 PM
So apparently, Clyde is in need of some ID10T tape to be invented - I've got some on order for my own use, but still waiting....:eek:
Steve Clarkson
05-19-2009, 5:51 PM
.....because you forgot to send me a check for $29.95. As soon as I get it, I'll send it right out..........
Martin Boekers
05-19-2009, 7:53 PM
Guys,
The lastest version is on the shelves ID10T-2
I heard rumor of an a new and improved version
available. If you want to send a check off to me
I'll get it right to you! IM-NID10T-2. Great for most
applications.
I thought I had the market cornered,
apparently not.;)
I here there is a whole line of products available!!!:D
Marty
Bill Cunningham
05-19-2009, 10:57 PM
My wife is still confused by the 710 cap under the car hood :D
Gary Hair
05-20-2009, 12:31 AM
It's too late for your piece, but I often use a piece of 1/8" acrylic for alignment. I set it on the piece to be engraved, focus to it, engrave and adjust the piece if necessary. It allows me to see the piece where using tape doesn't.
Gary
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