If you were wiring 8 gangs of 2 way light switches. Would you wire 8 independent circuits, so 8 no. 3 core between switches. Or would you run a live, and loop all the L1's together, then just run 8 no. 2 core between switches ?
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Might be best to stick with something better suited to my abilities.
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The engraving machine is just a cheapsih 3040 type Chinese CNC mill similar to this one. The largest cost is the licences for the CAD software and the MACH software to run the machine.
I've never tried to engrave the switch rockers themselves I might give it a go. Most manufacturers screen print the markings for their switches. Years ago we had Crabtree mark a load of switches for use in a housing development. I've no idea what the cost or minimum order was though.
I've never tried to engrave the switch rockers themselves I might give it a go. Most manufacturers screen print the markings for their switches. Years ago we had Crabtree mark a load of switches for use in a housing development. I've no idea what the cost or minimum order was though.
My advice is just buy a single one instead of a box as it maybe confusing.
One step at a time.
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That’s banging, I’ve just seen Timpsons do engraving. I’m gonna see what they can do.
Seen plenty mistakes when other apprentices tried engraving… Tumble dryer/drier or just having “FF” for fridge freezer.
The engraved letters on white plastic was rubbed over with coloured wax…. (A professional crayon) and the coloured bit stayed inside the cut away part.
We also made plastic signs that were made up of plates of laminated coloured plastic. So the engraved part would cut through the top layer revealing whatever the second layer colour was.
The engraved letters on white plastic was rubbed over with coloured wax…. (A professional crayon) and the coloured bit stayed inside the cut away part.
We also made plastic signs that were made up of plates of laminated coloured plastic. So the engraved part would cut through the top layer revealing whatever the second layer colour was.
Traffolyte.
I have in the past bought Powergrid switches that where already engraved, seems though its only white goods, don't remember seeing any for lights: 20 Amp DP PowerGrid Switch - White - Cooker Hood | Varilight (G201DW.CH) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLG201DWCH.html
Seems the can offer Bespoke Engraving: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Varilight/VLG201DCE_Datasheet.pdf
Seems the can offer Bespoke Engraving: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Varilight/VLG201DCE_Datasheet.pdf
Thats the weirdest spelling of Tumble Dryer ive ever seen.....
I know what you mean though, Westy. Not Crayola
Michaelwgroves
That’s banging, I’ve just seen Timpsons do engraving. I’m gonna see what they can do.
Don't forget my commission
Is that Mach3 / 4 by Artsoft?
What CAD software do you use?
Mach 3. I use Vectric Cut 2D Desktop for making up signs and plates as it will engrave simple text to traffolyte and cut out fixing holes and panel button holes and the plate itself. And Stickfont V2.6 for engraving text on switches and things as it is substantially more flexible for text. Was making these ready for this week splitting offices to 3 separate suppliers meters.
Very professional, any client would be very impressed with that, the next electrician has a lot to live up too.
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Makes my Dymo look very inadequate
Makes my masking tape and sharpie pen look very inadequate
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For the latter, it must be nice being able to print your own.
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Yes, saves having to draw up designs with measurements etc., send the designs away and then wait for them to be made and delivered. Don't have to worry about minimum order charges and such either.
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It even make my Brother PT550 look a bit sad, but I am happy with it, better than a Sharpie by a long way, reminds me must make a sticker to go over the Wylex Logo. 
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Cricked my neck now.It even make my Brother PT550 look a bit sad, but I am happy with it, better than a Sharpie by a long way, reminds me must make a sticker to go over the Wylex Logo.
Ps what's a devise ?
Instalation ?
Doesn't instil much confidence have you printed a lot of those labels ?
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Something that's intriguing meIt even make my Brother PT550 look a bit sad, but I am happy with it, better than a Sharpie by a long way, reminds me must make a sticker to go over the Wylex Logo.
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3 ring finals ?
4mm radials ?
pt550 doesn't like printing "sockets"
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