Full Version: Depth cone for GTX-U?
From: Michael [#1]
27 Mar 2006
To: ALL
Anywho, the used GTX-U I bought last week is slowly recovering from my errors, and thanks to all who responded.
New problem: the machine came with no depth cone but with the rotary spindle that has 2 adjustments for depth, one appears to be gross and the other fine. However, there appears to be threads at the bottom of the spindle to accept a depth cone.
Sales rep at Gravograph says they will do not provide tech support for manual machines, but they did send a parts list of available parts for this machine, and the drawings/list does not show a depth cone.
My questions:
1. Is a depth cone required, optional or not used on this spindle?
2. What cutter should be used for tools with plastic cases (ie drills, etc), a cutter for flexible engraving plastic or a cutter for brass/aluminum? or is there another choice? (I know, this one has nothing to do with depth cones, but I don't know the answer so I'm asking here instead of creating a new message)
Thanks again!
EDITED: 27 Mar 2006 by MICHAEL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
27 Mar 2006
To: Michael [#1] 27 Mar 2006
Michael,
I wonder why Gravograph won't provide tech support for a machine they sold? Oh well, that's an entirely different topic. :-)
A nose regulator is crucial to consistent depth-of-cut.
A Gravograph nose, used on their computerized equipment, with 11/64" spindles, will fit your GTX-U spindle.
You could also check with Quality One Engravers www.q1engravers.com where Fred Schwartz will most likely have what you need, at a fraction of the Gravograph price.
Edit: Checked the Q1E catalog and they carry a wide variety of nose regulators in Delrin and steel.
EDITED: 27 Mar 2006 by DGL
From: Michael [#3]
27 Mar 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 27 Mar 2006
Great, thanks! :D
Looks like you were answering while I was editing the original :P
From: Michael [#4]
28 Mar 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 28 Mar 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
28 Mar 2006
To: Michael [#4] 28 Mar 2006
I didn't check the online catalog, although I did see the nose cones in the "hard copy" version of the Q1E catalog, I received at the ARA show in Las Vegas.