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Gallery, Projects and General => How do I?? => Topic started by: Symon on May 14, 2017, 05:57:46 AM
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Just thought I'd ask, in case anyone has had success, if anyone knows of a place that can reproduce machine plates/signs?
You know, the little signs that say "Grease Here" or "Use X type of oil" etc.
I suspect if there is such a service it would be expensive as they'd all be single run one-offs.
It's not the end of the world, but a few of mine are wrecked due to removal.
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For reference...this kind of thing:
(http://i.imgur.com/RrjfHKn.jpg)
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Several places will etch brass plates for signs for model locos, so there is a good starting point for searching.
http://homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14:steam-plates&catid=18:traders&Itemid=20
I have successfully etched both copper and brass signs using press on Letraset graphics signs and ferric chloride solution as per etching PCB's.
It is possible to print a pattern using a laser printer, and with a hot iron transfer the pattern onto flat metal as a barrier to etching (laser and photocopier toner is carbon particles surrounded by a thermo plastic shell so you are re-melting the shell)
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That's fantastic, man :thumbup:
I'd probably supply the files so all they'd have to do is make them their way.
They're very simple.
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For reference...this kind of thing:
(http://i.imgur.com/RrjfHKn.jpg)
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Also have you seen this thread:
http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,11174.msg135000.html#msg135000
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That's pretty dam cool :D Don't want to invest in extra kit...so it's a no go for me :lol:
But it's helping with my searching as I'm picking up perfect keywords :)
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Looks like Laser Etching Anodised Alu is the winner. You're a star, awemawson :thumbup:
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Happy to help Symon - it's what the forum is all about
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