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alan2525 · 14-01-2007

I'm using a desktop cnc engraver and am looking for a suitable material for machining small tank hatches and wheels from.

I'm using HIPS for the hull and armour plates of the vehicle, but need something approx 6mm thick from which I can engrave and cutout wheels hatches etc from.

I really want something thats easy to machine and gives a smooth finish, that can be painted.

Any Ideas?

14-01-2007	#1 (permalink)
alan2525 Scale Model Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex, UK Real Name: Alan My Models: Anything that isn't worth throwing out Visit alan2525's Gallery Posts: 934 Images: 39	Suitable Material for milling small tank wheels I'm using a desktop cnc engraver and am looking for a suitable material for machining small tank hatches and wheels from. I'm using HIPS for the hull and armour plates of the vehicle, but need something approx 6mm thick from which I can engrave and cutout wheels hatches etc from. I really want something thats easy to machine and gives a smooth finish, that can be painted. Any Ideas? __________________