Intake manifold porsche inscription

[willg54]

and i also have another laser cutters who can etch the area about 0.3-0.4mm deep. quote coming today.

[willg54]

haha, its not matte and dark at all! its near enough mirror finish. had to do something with the camera so you can see it!

[Dan]

What material is that one?

It looks really matte and dark in the photo.

[willg54]

Engravers will cost £35 per plate unpainted. Im going to ask them to do a prototype to see what the finished product is like.

[willg54]

I have them! To be honest, its not what i was expecting. The laser etch has just etched the outside of the writing and its only microns deep. It would take a long time to fill etch them and wouldnt be a noticable depth. I'm going to try painting the letters as i think the enamel will fill quite nicely!

Pics are poor...its so shiny and is the hardest thing to photograph ever!!

These would be pretty cheap to make

Im still talking to the engravers to see if I can get the price down a bit. Would people prefer if its cheaper and not painted??

[TimE-J]

Sounds good can't wait too see it.

[willg54]

im not sure to be honest! he's just done it in some 1.5mm plate he had spare

[s2driveruk]

.....in s/s?

[willg54]

confirmed, im picking the prototype up first thing in the morning

[willg54]

im banking on the laser cutting being good. the guy said it looked really good! If that doesnt work out i know several other routes i can go down

[bambridge]

heard from the engravers...not cheap! that can be last resort lol. reckon i can get it much much cheaper

Will, any machine shop with a VMC and Cad-Cam software, should be able to engrave them for you!!

[willg54]

heard from the engravers...not cheap! that can be last resort lol. reckon i can get it much much cheaper

[andy broke it]

Im worryingly excited about this

[bikerjim]

[willg54]

I HAVE A PROTOTYPE!!!! well...need to pick it up anyway.

Our 2D laser cutting sponsor has had a go and said it looks pretty good! I will be going to pick it up today or tomorrow so I will post some pics and see what you think!

fingers crossed we might be on to a winner!