Dog Tag
Project Overview
In this project, I engraved a dog tag using the Bantam Tool milling machine. Putting to use many of my past skills: such as using Corel Draw and the milling machine. Overall, this project was short and fun to do. This project is a perfect gift for someone or potentially a small business to do during the summer.
Designing the Dog Tag on Corel Draw:
Taking the outline from Google Classroom, I imported the outline of the Dog Tag into Corel Draw. Since it was for my friend's dog, I added text with the name of her dog. I adjusted the font and then turned the text into a path. Turing the text into a path is so the Bantam tool can read the G-code and follow the path to either engrave or cut.
Before using the Bantam Tool, refer to the Workflow:
Workflow for Other Mill or Bantam Tools
Preparation Phase Bantam Tool
Download file
Geber
Eagle
SVG
Clean the Bed
Use vacuum and remove loose materials.
Wipe down with alcohol
Configure the Bantam Tool
Select tool (end mill or engraving bit) by selecting change
Choose tool under New Tool
Install tool by loosening collet and replacing tool
Click continue
Verify tool position
Locate tool
Material
Select material - generic or FR1
Measure the width and height of the conductive material you wish to mill (PCB - FR1)
Enter the width and height values .
Tape down the material use with to mill Use nitto tape (double sided tape)
No overlaps
No wrinkles
Make sure to put away once done
Z Height
Move probe over FR1
Click on Bit Breaker menu choice
Probe Material Thickness
Check placement
Are you cutting material?
Are you too close to anything?
Align bracket on the left side
Move
Rehome - setting x and y origin
Origin
Loading - use this to load your material
Material Preparation Phase
Open file
Placement
Scale
Parts To Mill
Engraving Cutout
Engraving Depth - 15 mm
Milling Tools
Start Milling
The next step is to upload the file into the Bantam Tool software. I followed the workflow and the provided links to get the appropriate measurements.
Links used to complete project:
Using the 80-degree engraving bit, I secured it into the milling machine and followed the steps to begin engraving the dog tag.
After securing the dog tag to the base with Nitto tape, it was time to start engraving the dog tag.
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Using a scalpel, I scraped and removed the finished product from the base of the machine.
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Final Product