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Thread: Star sizing die etching

  1. 09-23-2023, 08:27 AM #1
    Humbo
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    Star sizing die etching

    Hi, does anyone know what Magna uses to etch the dimension into their sizing dies? I have some dies I want to open up, and would like to label them accordingly.
    Thanks.
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  2. 10-04-2023, 03:08 PM #2
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    Greetings,

    It is an "Electric Pencil".

    This is the tool I use.

    http://www.lumaelectric.com/catalog/...a-etchtool-130

    Cheers,

    Dave
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  3. 10-04-2023, 05:26 PM #3
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    A little thing i do to mark pieces parts is this.
    You need a resit such as nail polish. paint, sometimes wax will work. Coat the part with it and let cure. I use nail polish as its easy to remove when done.
    A simple scribe or awl and write the information thru the resist, A dull scribe makes a better wider letter, Blow wipe the chips off.
    With some cold blue and a cotton swab fill the new scribed lettering and let set may take a couple coats.

    A dremil tool with a fine point stone will also remark nicely by hand.
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  4. 10-05-2023, 05:23 PM #4
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    Thanks a lot to both of you for the info/tips. Now I know where to start.
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