Bill Stearns
06-12-2014, 7:31 PM
Hi All -
Earlier on the "Cermark Blowing Off" thread, I mentioned I was having trouble metal-marking those JDS polished chrome cigarette lighters. (#LL10, page 567). A light coating, 9 or 10 speed / 100 power - the Cermark washed right off! I have marked "chrome" items before okay with mixed results. Problem surprised me 'cause their catalog says these are laserable using Cermark.) Anyway, I called JDS - their Fabrication department seemed to indicate they've had problems with these lighters. Said that even Cermark tape was known to leave a splotchy image. (Even if I could afford the tape, it requires 'least a 40 machine; mine is 35W.) JDS said they'll be discussing this at one of their meetings. I feel bad 'cause these were supposed to be Father's Day gifts - had to my customers down ...
Bill
Earlier on the "Cermark Blowing Off" thread, I mentioned I was having trouble metal-marking those JDS polished chrome cigarette lighters. (#LL10, page 567). A light coating, 9 or 10 speed / 100 power - the Cermark washed right off! I have marked "chrome" items before okay with mixed results. Problem surprised me 'cause their catalog says these are laserable using Cermark.) Anyway, I called JDS - their Fabrication department seemed to indicate they've had problems with these lighters. Said that even Cermark tape was known to leave a splotchy image. (Even if I could afford the tape, it requires 'least a 40 machine; mine is 35W.) JDS said they'll be discussing this at one of their meetings. I feel bad 'cause these were supposed to be Father's Day gifts - had to my customers down ...
Bill