The Hammond 1455 series of enclosures are popular for many projects.
The black versions come with 0.060" black anodized panels.
I have seen a few CNC/laser machines listed in Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaigns that might be suitable to machine and engrave these panels.
Perhaps someone has experience with one of these machines or alternatively knows a low cost service provider that could finish these panels.
I have used Front Panel Express. They are fine for a few panels provided that you are OK with 100% milled text. I generally run 25 to 100 panels, so this is very expensive.
Al
The black versions come with 0.060" black anodized panels.
I have seen a few CNC/laser machines listed in Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaigns that might be suitable to machine and engrave these panels.
Perhaps someone has experience with one of these machines or alternatively knows a low cost service provider that could finish these panels.
I have used Front Panel Express. They are fine for a few panels provided that you are OK with 100% milled text. I generally run 25 to 100 panels, so this is very expensive.
Al
I realize that a small laser would only do engraving. You would use a small mill for the machining.
Al
Al
Yes. That would be the most efficient way. If the engraving is simple, and the mill has the high speed option, it may be easier and cheaper to do everything at the same time. Just depends.
jeff
I use my homemade CNC for engraving and cutting aluminum all the time. engraving is done with a 60 degree V bit (v-carved). cutting holes is done with a straight endmill; the size of the endmill depending on the size of the hole but usually a 1/16" or 1/8" endmill is used. the results are spectacular.
... an example of what I can do is at http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/analog-line-level/254777-new-line-preamp.html
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