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| John Hill:
I would love to be clever enough to convert an ink jet printer to print a suitable fluid on to metal objects. :coffee: |
| PekkaNF:
--- Quote from: John Hill on August 26, 2015, 02:59:21 AM ---I would love to be clever enough to convert an ink jet printer to print a suitable fluid on to metal objects. :coffee: --- End quote --- Probably not easy...most inkjet printers don't handle much heavier objects than paper, modifying the feed mechanically is possible I think, but programmable features are a killer. Is there a transfer paper/mylar for inkjet? I have used laser printer and transparency + ironing method to transfer the inkpowder (glorified plastic composition) onto printed circuit board and labels. Works fine for etching, but as itself is not mechanically very durable. Maybe something like this on inkjet? http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/521433/Avery-Dark-T-Shirt-Transfers-For/ Pekka |
| awemawson:
There are commercial ink jet heads that project the ink a few mm onto items on a production line, and they do sometimes pop up on ebay. |
| Anzaniste:
Vibro engravers only do one job. I use a Dremel with a cheap diamond ball shaped burr as an engraver. This has the advantage that the tool can be used far a multitude of other jobs. I actually use a cheaper version that I got from Aldi or Lidle for thirty odd quid a bit ago. |
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