Milling project (1 Viewer)

[Mtvernonbryan]

So I've decided to set up a milling station. Pretty pleased with first attempt. Not sure how deep to go tho. Anyone have any extra labels they don't need to experiment with?

 

[Mtvernonbryan]

Another...

 

[bentax1978]

Not sure how deep to go tho. Anyone have any extra labels they don't need to experiment with?

I can look. What diameter, and are you looking for laminated?

 

[Mtvernonbryan]

I can look. What diameter, and are you looking for laminated?

7/8 ?

 

[bentax1978]

7/8 ?

I should have some extra textured laminated 7/8" labels. I'll confirm when I get home.

 

[Mtvernonbryan]

I should have some extra textured laminated 7/8" labels. I'll confirm when I get home.

Awesome. Let me know and I will pm my address.

 

[Gear]

Yes, you are looking for laminated.

IMO half of the point of milling a chip is to smooth or remove the hotstamp; the other half is to make enough depth to accommodate a laminated label.

The second pic looks a little too deep (although too deep is better than too shallow.)

 

[Mtvernonbryan]

Yes, you are looking for laminated.

IMO half of the point of milling a chip is to smooth or remove the hotstamp; the other half is to make enough depth to accommodate a laminated label.

The second pic looks a little too deep (although too deep is better than too shallow.)

Ya that's why I was gonna grab a few labels to see where I need to be. Thanks for the info Gear.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

just a tip. when the time comes to mill the other side you'll have to slip a dime in to the milled out center. Reason being pressure combined with the heat generated is going to push that thin center into a concave that actually expands and doesn't contract.

 

[Mtvernonbryan]

just a tip. when the time comes to mill the other side you'll have to slip a dime in to the milled out center. Reason being pressure combined with the heat generated is going to push that thin center into a concave that actually expands and doesn't contract.

Interesting. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Are you using a drill press? or do you have a router/dremel setup?

 

[Mtvernonbryan]

Are you using a drill press? or do you have a router/dremel setup?

Drill press

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Drill press

then heat is your enemy. I tried this more than a few times. It can work but it takes a very sharp endmill, a very good drill drive, and time. Small moves and gentle pressure goes a long way.

Good luck!

 

[bentax1978]

Awesome. Let me know and I will pm my address.

Found a few extra. (y) :thumbsup:

PM me your address and I'll get them out to you.