Small engraving machine for DIY projects? - AR15.COM
WEBMar 22, 2016 · I've got a little town labs micro CNC that engraves well. It also does other work, at a slower pace than the bigger machines. Mine is basically a big dremel mounted to a 4 axis chassis. Software is a Mach 3 to drive the CNC, F-Engrave for engraving text, and MeshCam for other gcode generation. It's the one on the left.
Which laser engraving machine for marking AR lowers
WEBDec 24, 2018 · A CO2 laser engravers anodized alum very nice but it just blasts the black color off no depth. There are cheaper Chinese CO2 engravers but a good American made CO2 will start at around $10K. I know just a little about a Fiber Laser but one of the proper power that can do the 0.003 deep requirement in Aluminum.
Home engraving setup for NFA items and other bits....anybody roll …
WEBJun 12, 2019 · Here's a sample after anodizing (also DIY). Bottom of engraving is flat because I used a V-bit that had a broken tip. ETA: I make the stencils out of paper card-stock. I cut out 3 copies on my wife’s craft plotter and laminate them to make a cardboard stencil deep enough for my stylus.
Playing with a cheap laser engraver and Pmags... - AR15.COM
WEBMar 7, 2016 · On something denser and harder like Pmag plastic, and the ability of the material to suck away heat as a heat sink would also affect the depth of the cut or burn. On a Pmag it would just stop burning at some point pretty quickly past the prime focus point. The laser head is about 2.5" from the bed.
Engrave SBR lower yourself? - AR15.COM
WEBOct 7, 2014 · I have 3 SBR right now. One was done by a CNC machine one by subsurface laser and one by a hand by a "master" engraver. all three got the job done but the hand engraved job is crap compared to the other two. The CNC milled lower is just absolutely awesome, my favorite with deep perfectly formed letters.
Anyone ever try these kits to make stencils for etching
WEBMar 25, 2016 · NG/PVS-14-GP – U.S. Gen3 Filmed Green Phosphor! $2599! Best Limited Lifetime Warranty out there!! [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone ever try these kits to make stencils for etching? I want to mark some raw (not anodized or coated) 80% lowers using the electro-etch method per VaderSpade's thread.
best way to serialize/label 80% lowers? - AR15.COM
WEBNov 24, 2015 · 1. Use a laser or inkjet printer to print your serial number on adhesive-backed paper (shipping label or similar), using a 5x7 dot-matrix font: 2. Stick the label on your lower's magazine well. 3. Use a center punch to mark each "dot" location on the lower. 4.
DIY- electro-etching: simple, do-able, custom engraving.
WEBAug 14, 2013 · DIY- electro-etching: simple, do-able, custom engraving. - AR15.COM. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - DIY- electro-etching: simple, do-able, custom engraving. Hello all. Most of you who are interested in this type of thing have probably seen VaderSpade’s thread. He does a great job of explaining how to electro-etch …
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GAL v2, 3D printed open source aiming laser - AR15.COM
WEBOct 5, 2023 · My understanding is that the GAL is still being designed for airsoft use. Using the parts from the GAL wouldn't make it withstand recoil any more than beefing up the somo peq's. it should be possible to add stronger springs, and electronics to beef them up just like IS does. Posted: 10/12/2023 7:20:24 PM EDT.