Laser Engraving a REO?

[John_]

My first reo, a reo grand, will be here tomorrow and I kind of want to engrave the front plate. I have access to a laser engraver or two thanks to my job. I don't do much laser engraving (friends at work will be running the laser engraver) but I know that material type is important to know when you're shooting a laser at something. What type of aluminum are the metal reos made of? Have any of you successfully engraved a metal reo? Did you have to do anything special?

 

[redeyedancer]

6061 Aluminum There were a few done when I was just anodizing mods they came out great . I haven't seen any done on the powder coated finish . You can buy a blemished door from me and use it as a test subject

 

[Della Cirque]

 

[MamaTried]

My first reo, a reo grand, will be here tomorrow and I kind of want to engrave the front plate. I have access to a laser engraver or two thanks to my job. I don't do much laser engraving (friends at work will be running the laser engraver) but I know that material type is important to know when you're shooting a laser at something. What type of aluminum are the metal reos made of? Have any of you successfully engraved a metal reo? Did you have to do anything special?

6061 Aluminum There were a few done when I was just anodizing mods they came out great . I haven't seen any done on the powder coated finish . You can buy a blemished door from me and use it as a test subject

so, so cool.

pics, or it didn't.... lase

 

[John_]

6061 Aluminum There were a few done when I was just anodizing mods they came out great . I haven't seen any done on the powder coated finish . You can buy a blemished door from me and use it as a test subject

How much does just a door cost?

 

[JC Okie]

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[JC Okie]

How much does just a door cost?

Just do it......then if it messes up, get a new door. Nothing to lose. Even if it messes up, it'll still work as a door until you can order a replacement. I'll bet it'll turn our GREAT. Can't wait to see it.

I think regular doors (not blems) used to sell for $20.

 

[John_]

Just do it......then if it messes up, get a new door. Nothing to lose. Even if it messes up, it'll still work as a door until you can order a replacement. I'll bet it'll turn our GREAT. Can't wait to see it.

I think regular doors (not blems) used to sell for $20.

Don't worry I'm going to shoot lasers at my brand new reo.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Don't worry I'm going to shoot lasers at my brand new reo.

famous last words, "Hey hold my beer, I want to try something!" Just kidding, can't wait to see it.

 

[redeyedancer]

Don't worry I'm going to shoot lasers at my brand new reo.

That is the spirit dive in I always do

 

[redeyedancer]

This was done with a standard engraving bit no laser action . I dont have any fancy lasers in the shop

 

[John_]

After holding and feeling the grand I've decided I don't want to engrave the outside. I am however, going to engrave the inside of the door because it is raw aluminum and not powder coated. I'm going to put some contact information in the hopes that if I lose the reo somebody will return it to me, and maybe a little design.

 

[T1lVl]

Lol. I love my REO and if I found one it wouldn't get returned.

The bad karma is worth it

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