StevenB Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I am looking to supply engraved zinc labels for a customer, but need them to be cut out to a specific shape (not just a rectangle). Cutting them out on the engraving machine isn't an option as the first order (if I manage to secure it!) will be for a quantity of 250 pieces. Hopefully more orders will follow I due course. I've had a rough quote to get a die made up in order to stamp them out of the sheet, but this is around £1500. The zinc is 0.7mm thick, and comes from engravamet. Does anyone body know of any alternative way to get these cut out? Can it be done on a laser machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Have you tried pantograph services ?. They usually help me out with any tricky jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gardner Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 never tried cutting zinc on the laser do you have a scrap you could send me and I will try for you Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handlebarsandy Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Hi Craig, Research thoroughly before cutting zinc with a laser. It may be nothing to worry about in this case but zinc is a primary component of the 'galvanising process' to help prevent steel from rusting. It is extremely dangerous to cut galvanised steel with any thermal source as it creates cyanide gas as many a welder will testify! (Well... if they are still alive they will!) Handlebars Andy www.brightonengravers.com grahamparker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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