Pantograph Engravers

Affix identifying information onto a variety of materials and products, using engraving machines or equipment.

Job Task

• Starts machine and guides stylus over template, causing cutting tool to simultaneously duplicate design or letters on workpiece.
• Sets reduction scale to obtain required reproduction ratio on workpiece.
• Observes action of cutting tool through microscope, and adjusts movement of stylus to ensure accurate reproduction.
• Sharpens cutting tools on cutter grinder.
• Examines engraving for quality of cut, burrs, rough spots, and irregular or incomplete engraving.
• Verifies conformance to specifications, using micrometers and calipers.
• Brushes acid over designated engraving to darken or highlight inscription.
• Inserts cutting tool or bit into machine and secures with wrench.
• Positions and secures work piece, such as nameplate, stamp, seal, badge, trophy, or bowling ball, in holding fixture, using measuring instruments.
• Adjusts depth and size of cut by adjusting height of worktable or adjusting gauge on machine arms.
• Sets stylus at beginning of pattern.
• Selects and inserts letter or design template beneath stylus attached to machine cutting tool or router, according to work order.

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