Download A Manual For Machine Engravers

INDEX OF FIGURES
Figure 1 The XYZ movements ......................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 A typical industrial engraving machine .................................................................. 12
Figure 3 A typical floor standing trophy engraver ...................................................................... 12
Figure 4 A typical engraving cutter .................................................................................... 19
Figure 5 End view of cutter showing clearance angle ................................................................. 21
Figure 6 Cutter width compared to width of truncation ................................................................ 23
Figure 7 Types of Diamond Point ..................................................................................... 24
Figure 8 A double line roman style letter ............................................................................... 25
Figure 9 A letter that has been hatched to add weight .................................................................. 25
Figure 10 Cup or cylinder to he engraved .............................................................................. 26
Figure 11 A cause of ghosting .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 12 A quarter ground cutter ...................................................................................... 28
Figure 13 Single line copy ............................................................................................. 48
Figure 14 Double line script ............................................................................................ 49
Figure 15 Solid Sunk Copy ............................................................................................. 50
Figure 16 Raised copy.................................................................................................. 51
Figure 17 Multiline copy ............................................................................................... 51
Figure 18 An engraving master......................................................................................... 54
Figure 19 Height of a letter ............................................................................................. 60
Figure 20 Stylus/roller/letter size ....................................................................................... 61
Figure 21 The right way ................................................................................................ 63
Figure 22 The wrong way .............................................................................................. 64
Figure 23 Copy for a scroll ............................................................................................. 64
Figure 24 End view of Square 1 and lozenge section 2 gravers ........................................................ 73
Figure 25 Set-off angle on hand graver ................................................................................. 73
Figure 26 Long reach clamp for engraving machines with slotted worktables ......................................... 75
Figure 27 Sawblade terminology ....................................................................................... 87
Figure 28 Triple chip teeth ............................................................................................. 88
Figure 29 Double chip teeth ............................................................................................ 89
Figure 30 Angle of Attack .............................................................................................. 89
Figure 31 Alternate bevels ............................................................................................. 90
Figure 32 Flat topped teeth ............................................................................................. 90
Figure 33 Grinding wheel and cutter ................................................................................... 95
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