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Embossing

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We are working on a project that requires the replication of embossed lead designs that are attached to stained glass windows.
Originally they were pressed or stamped. In reading some time ago on this forum about embossing I thought that this may work for this particular instance.
I contacted Wes ( aka.. metalworkz ) and after a few emails I decided to give it the old college try.
Well, it turned out pretty good.
It all gets goldleafed when the panels are completed.
My thanks to Wes, CLyon and the others who have posted so much useful information about this process.
Here are a few picture of the project.
Michael
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What metal did you use??
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Sorry I didn't include this info.
It is 1/32" ( 0.0312 ) sheet lead ( as in the original items)
I ran the machine at 0.04 above the Z for the cutting of the wood to alow for the lead.
Also I ran it a 1000 IPM with plenty of grease to make the bit slide.

olf20 wrote:What metal did you use??
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mike you are one wild man!! between you and robert alexander i need to start a forum on metal on camheads.org!!

decided to purchase scanner more later

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Scanner? i bet it's not a police scanner :lol:

Michael,
Was that a test or will you goldleaf that part?
Very cool, love to see your work!

Thanks for posting!!
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Okay, truth be told, we did not get the job yet.
Bid is going in on Monday.
We are one of three studios bidding on this ....UPDATE... One of the other studios just told us they are not bidding ...... So we are one of two studios and I know we can come in with a better price.
The piece I did is a sample, oversized from the original to show the client that we can make the replications.
It's all about the sales.......
We'll see what happens.
This piece will most likely go into the scrape bucket with the rest of the lead cutoffs and be sent to the recycler ( beer money for the guys).
I'll keep you informed.
Michael
moto633 wrote:Scanner? i bet it's not a police scanner :lol:

Michael,
Was that a test or will you goldleaf that part?
Very cool, love to see your work!

Thanks for posting!!
Nick
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Very nice (and creative) work there-

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Michael,
I can't believe how many things are created using the CNC on these forums, what creative people out there. I only hope I can do justice to the process. I will be posting my first completed job soon. Unfortunately I have to go out of town on business for the next 10 days, will have withdrawal pains but I guess I have to pay for things somehow, the lottery hasn't paid off yet.

Very cool work Michael, I hope you get the job.
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Since you're using lead couldn't you machine a Male & Female and press the parts? Seems it would be faster especially if you're making any quantity.

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Neal,
That was my original idea, but I wanted to see if this method would also work.
Just shows another option.
Michale

NSchlee wrote:Since you're using lead couldn't you machine a Male & Female and press the parts? Seems it would be faster especially if you're making any quantity.

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Michael, interesting looking project and a neat method. Just to add a little to what Neal said. Many years ago I had a customer who made around 80 copper leaves for a wine store sign (which won awards). He made four different sizes of leaf using 2-sided MDF press-tools and a vice! I replicated the process myself as an training exercise using aluminum sheet. So its definitely reasonable process to do this type of work depending on the specs and quantity involved (if you get the job).

Cheers,
James

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