I've got a customer with a theatrical effects projector light. its sort of like a slide projector, but the "slide" is a 2" metal disk with a pattern cut in it. Typically the pattern is some special effect, shape or whatever. Anyway, these people what their logo cut in it. The only way I can see getting this done is with a laser engraver. Anybody got one, and what would you charge to cut a 2 inch circle and some lettering out of metal (.032 aluminum, sheet metal, whatever, as long as the projector bulb wont melt or burn it)?
Posted by VICTORGEORGIOU (Member # 474) on :
Scooter, you might check out East Bay Laser in Richmond. They used to do stuff like this when they were starting out. They probably have a big minimum billing these days, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Vic G
Posted by Mike Milos (Member # 4743) on :
A friend of mine has a waterJet that could prolly do what you need.
Let me know and I will get you a phone #
Posted by Tom Giampia (Member # 2007) on :
Scooter, Most lasers only "Etch" into metals, they don't cut all the way through. a water jet is the way to go. You've got a great vendor in your area that I use all of the time: AFI in Sacremento. 877-777-2122. Ask for Ron or Dave.
Posted by Jeff Umsted (Member # 4592) on :
Tom, I must disagree with you on your comment on "Most lasers only "etch"into metals, they don't cut all the way through."
If this were true then the shop I work at would be out of buisness. Our lasers will cut throught 1/2" steel and armour plateing without leaving a bur. They will even etch metals, glass, plastics, cardboard, and your finger! Ouch!
Scooter, a water jet will do what you need but on something that small depending on the detail, a laser would be your best bet. If your logo is highly detailed then wire E.D.M. will be your hot ticket. Hope this helps!
thanks folks. yes, i've used laser engravers (but never had the chance at a waterjet. my understanding iis that the waterjet wouldn't be fine enough for the detail, but maybe i'm wrong). the problem i'm running into is finding somebody willing to "bother" with something this small -- and who can actually do the work successfully.
