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> The technology of the engraving is quite simple and
> straightforward; a small router travels on one end of a
> pantograph arm, while the end of the other pantograph arm
> traces the letters on a master template. However, though simple
> and straightforward, this method as a commercial practice seems
> to have fallen into desuetude. We are not finding anyone who
> offers it any more.
You might ask the Printing Industries of America for suggestions. 100
Daingerfield Road, Alexandria, VA 22314. 703-519-8100.
I used to operate a pantograph machine. (Did *not* get federal help for
retraining as a lobbyist, however.) It is a relatively simple (OK,
very simple) technology -- but I understand that it has fallen into
desuetude because it involves some hazardous materials -- specifically,
the acids that are used to etch the pattern that the pantograph traces
into wax. At any rate, that is what my former employer says. It was too
much of a pain to deal with safe handling, disposal, etc., for the small
amounts used, given that engraving was not a large part of the business.
They probably use lasers or something these days.
Andy Finch
[log in to unmask]
AAM Government Affairs
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