Making Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs - Drag Engraved vs Machined Examples

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, we go over using both MC Etcher (diamond drag engraver) and a regular endmill to create illuminated designs with materials from our Edge Light Kit.
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@circleofowls 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you guys continue to innovate, very nice kit and a great price.

@MakersBestFriend 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!

@ryanh4827 2 жыл бұрын

Engraved the acrylic for the first time today and this video was extremely helpful. The project looks great and I will be buying another kit soon

@jtlatitude Жыл бұрын

Any way we can see a material video for acrylic, extruded especially, using the ZrN 0 flute bits for speeds and feeds? Love your work.

@mattl1758 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing this lately. I didn’t know that I could engrave if I had the “pro” program. The pattern is weird etching glass without the engrave tooth path. Thx for the video. How much is the program upgrade?

@spastroboy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. Looking to make one of these for a concept project. Looking for something on the cheaper entry end model at around $500. You have any recommendations?

@1713sd 2 жыл бұрын

If you reference your machine to the bottom of your table How do you Reference your machining from the top of your stock

@Rhoude7695 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like your LED base has a wider slot that can hold a 1/25 inch or larger piece of acrylic. All I can find on Amazon are bases that hold 1/8 acrylic. Any suggestions where I can find the larger width bases?

@carbide3d 2 жыл бұрын

shop.carbide3d.com/collections/project-kits/products/edge-light-kit?variant=39357474078781

@youswizz1 Жыл бұрын

Hey forgot to ask how many flutes does that bit has? and has there been any specific updates on specs for cut?

@carbide3d Жыл бұрын

Single Flute or O-Flute cutters are best for acrylic. Treat it like a metal.

@Cjmilano21 2 жыл бұрын

How come there is no update for pro how do you get the Mc etched tool in pro

@ronmcdavid7084 2 жыл бұрын

is the spindle fan a 3d print or machined? Can it be purchased?

@carbide3d 2 жыл бұрын

It's injection molded, included with every Nomad. We don't offer it for purchase separately at the moment, that may change in the future but I can't make any promises.

@whookam11 2 жыл бұрын

Look on Etsy. There are a number of sellers who sell 3D printed versions that you can add to your own bits.

@ronmcdavid7084 2 жыл бұрын

@@carbide3d I've had my Nomad for a year or so, did'nt come with one at that time>

@jayaroh4378 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone got a good supplier for drag engravers? Been waiting weeks for carbide3d to restock…

@rickcperry 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine on Ebay... Their spring is a little more forgiving. The 2 bits I got from Carbide Create are hella strong and by the time you back down the spring tension with the screw I fear the screw will back out on it's own.

@jayaroh4378 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickcperry thanks for that information I"ll keep it in mind for when I make my purchase.

@carlostirado6946 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to buy aloha led

@northwestgaming4049 Жыл бұрын

How wide can you go with the sign and that base

@carbide3d Жыл бұрын

We don't have an exact reading on the outer limits of light travel through acrylic. You'd have to do some testing. We've single edge lit signs that are 12in. with success.

@northwestgaming4049 Жыл бұрын

@@carbide3d I was kinda thinking a new name plaque for wife's desk so 12 inches should be plenty