Danny King Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hi, Keep getting asked if we engrave the inside of rings. At moment we cain't do it What machines do people use for this job and what are we charging for this sort of work Any adcice would be helpful. Thanks Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 gravo do a manual and also a computerized one, umarq do an attachment for the gem machine. 25 quid a ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodave Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 the manual ones arent the most reliable i bought 2 from america (sepp tools) cos they did them for around 300 each the cheapest in the uk was 600 quid for 1 although i didnt really maintain it that well, so probably just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 You have to 'maintain' a manual engraver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 What machines do people use for this job and what are we charging for this sort of work gravograph IM4. best one i have ever seen - they have upgraded that to a newer one, dont know the name of it though. also i engrave by hand, but i prefer the IM4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodave Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 You have to 'maintain' a manual engraver? there are a couple of parts that work loose, the machine doesnt always hold the ring tight enough and you end up getting a straight line instead of the letter you are trying to engrave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Well you get what you pay for I suppose Bit's working loose on an engraver = poor quality to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I've used a Gravograph manual inside ring engraver for about 10 years now. Never had any bits coming loose and never maintained it, but rings can slip so always bind them in a bit of sticky webbing tape. I charge £8.00 setup and 20p per letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I can confirm the U-Marq inside ring engraver does the trick. A million times better than the manual gravo machine I had before. I currently charge £20 a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodave Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well you get what you pay for I suppose Bit's working loose on an engraver = poor quality to me suppliers mentality poor quality then why do gravo charge nearly a grand for the identical machine, i didnt treat mine well thats all. didnt think about the webbing should you use that for the computer attachments as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 IS200 Ring Attachment, used regularly & charge £25 a hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 We bought one o' those from abroad and hava had no probs with it at all Keith, surely any machine, manual or otherwise need at least some maintenance? Your statement is an odd one for an engineer Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldEngraver Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ibought a ring attachment for my new gem CX-4. Charge £20 per ring used it a few times already and not had a single issue with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravograph_John Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hello We have a few machines: Model B - manual machine, inside ring only IM4R - Computerised (serial connection required) machine, inside ring only M20 Jewellery - inside and outside ring engraving and 100 x 100 flat bed engraver and obviously the attachments for IS200, IS400 and M40G. Kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 We bought one o' those from abroad and hava had no probs with it at all Keith, surely any machine, manual or otherwise need at least some maintenance? Your statement is an odd one for an engineer Rick. Other than a very basic lube on moving parts, I would not have thought that a precision manual engraver would need 'maintenance' ? You often see machines made in the far east where the pitch of the thread is too big and can cause parts working losse. The fact that this peice of kit comes from America, where a large majority of the manufacturing is done in the far east, leads me to think that the item was of lesser quality. Bit's coming loose just seems cheap to me, thats all I suppose it depends on your definition of maintenance For your information, I am not an engineer, but have an understanding of engineering I do my best. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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