kastanza Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 After being regularly asked by my shop customers about trophies and engraving, i took the plunge and I've now owned a computerised engraving machine for 6 months or so. Unfortunately, i rarely have the time to really experiment with the machines capabilities to the extent that i'd like - other than engraving basic trophy plates i havent really ventured into the many other possibilities my machine can offer. Is there someplace or resource where i can learn about some of the fundamentals... Images ( what the hell is a vector?!), Infilling, plastics, brass signage, cutting etc... it seems a shame that i am not using my machine to offer a fuller service. I know that Roland run some day courses for some of their products, is there an engraving equivalant....or is it a case of the long slow slog of self discovery ( which will result in foul language, violence and broken windows) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gardner Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 After being regularly asked by my shop customers about trophies and engraving, i took the plunge and I've now owned a computerised engraving machine for 6 months or so. Unfortunately, i rarely have the time to really experiment with the machines capabilities to the extent that i'd like - other than engraving basic trophy plates i havent really ventured into the many other possibilities my machine can offer. Is there someplace or resource where i can learn about some of the fundamentals... Images ( what the hell is a vector?!), Infilling, plastics, brass signage, cutting etc... it seems a shame that i am not using my machine to offer a fuller service. I know that Roland run some day courses for some of their products, is their an engraving equivalant....or is it a case of the long slow slog of self discovery ( which will result in foul language, violence and broken windows) ? WHAT MACHINE ARE YOU USING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastanza Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sorry, should have said. Gravograph M40G. I've looked at the tutorials on this site - the engraving related ones do look very helpful and inspiring, but they do presume an amount of knowledge on the matter. i'm looking for an idiots guide i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gardner Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sorry, should have said. Gravograph M40G. I've looked at the tutorials on this site - the engraving related ones do look very helpful and inspiring, but they do presume an amount of knowledge on the matter. i'm looking for an idiots guide i guess. sorry i cant help much i dont use gravograph Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastanza Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 to be honest, i don't think i'm looking for specific machine advice.... more a fly on the wall exposure of the possibilities and techniques involved beyond the basic trophy plate. But thank you anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 What software are you using? is it that quick click thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastanza Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Yes, Gravostyle Quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 It's all here Technical How To's - get the answers here first.This is from Gravograph Australia. The Training Modules are brilliant, Even Planet-UK could learn something from it! Why the hell it's not on their UK site I've no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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