Small sign.

[david_gardner]

I cut this today to go by my showroom door. I don't do a lot of 3D but this was a fun project. It's roughly 8.5x8.5 and cut in solid surface material. I'm still getting the "skipping" marks in the flat areas but I think those are from mechanical play in the machine. If you have any ideas on what this could be or how to check for it I would greatly appreciate the input.

I'm very happy with the woodgrain texture in the bottom of the relief.



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[rb99]

How'd ya do that?

RB

[david_gardner]

It was all done in ArtCAM Pro. The woodgrain is a relief I created from a picture of wood.

[jdervin]

David,

I've been wondering what "solid surface material" is ever since I saw it listed in the Onsrud catalog. Can you help me out?

[sailfl]

John,

If I understand your question correctly "solid surface material" is Corian or counter top material that is not marble, etc.

[robtown]

Solid surface is generally an acrylic countertop surface that can be found under different brand names, Corian is the most recognizable brand name. Formica has it's own SS line, there's a low end brand called Hanex, etc...

It's a dream to work with, cuts good and is easily repaired.

[mikeacg]

I'm going to try and cut a piece of 1/2" today that I found at Habitat. I searched the forum for any information on cutting speeds to no avail. Any ideas? Do you need to go slower than wood? I cut out a test piece in particle board and it looks like a winner.

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[mmccue29]

good job David.Tell me more about the skipping marks?

[david_gardner]

Mike,

I'll try and bring a piece by next week so you can see what it's doing.

david

[mmccue29]

David that would be great