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  • Speeds and Feeds.
  • Videos.
  • Spring Loaded Engraving Tools.
  • Tool Bit Selection and Info.
  • Custom Tooling.
  • mm to inch coverter.

Speeds and Feeds

Engraving Tool Bits
Speeds and Feeds

2L inc. Solid Carbide and Diamond Tip Engraving Tool Bits
  • Speeds and Feeds for Engraving with a Rigid Tool Holder, Collet, End Mill Holder, Etc.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Spring Loaded Engraving Tools ™ 
Speeds and Feeds

2L inc. Spring Loaded Engraving Tools for CNC Machine Engraving
  • Speeds and Feeds for Engraving with 2L Spring Loaded Engraving Tools ™.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Free Program Download
Speeds and Feeds Calculator

Speed and Feed Calculator
  • Simple to use Speeds and Feeds calculator.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

End Mills
Speeds and Feeds

2L inc. Tools, Solid Carbide End Mills
  • Speeds and Feeds for End Mills.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Free Program Download
Speeds and Feeds Calculator

Speed and Feed Calculator
  • Simple to use Speeds and Feeds calculator.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Armor Mills
Speeds and Feeds

Armor Mills and Drills Machine and Cut Granite
  • Machine Granite, Hardened Steels, Armor Plate, and more.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Thread Mills
Speeds and Feeds

Threadmills
  • Speeds and Feeds for machining internal and external threads using Thread Mills.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Broken Tap Removal Tools
Speeds and Feeds

Broken Tap and Drill Removal Tools
  • Speeds and Feeds for Broken Tap Tools.
  • Remove Broken Taps and Drills with Armor Drills and Armor Mills.

Free Program Download
Speeds and Feeds Calculator

Speed and Feed Calculator
  • Simple to use Speeds and Feeds calculator.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.

Videos:  Spring Loaded Engraving Tool & 2L PRO Engraving Software Programs

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Spring Loaded Engraving Tool ™ - How it Works!

  • 2L Spring Loaded Engraving Tools allow you to engrave flat, curved and uneven surfaces, as well as dramatically reduce engraving cycle times when engraving with your CNC Machine.
  • This video is a demonstration of the set up and operation of the Standard Size (3/4″ Diameter) Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
  • We produce 5 different diameter Spring Loaded Engraving Tools, in house, to fit virtually any CNC Machine.
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Reduce Cycle Times using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool ™

  • Engraving Cycle Times can be reduced significantly, up to 84%, when engraving using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool and 2L Single Line Fonts.
  • The cycle time monitor in the 2L PRO Engraving Software demonstrates the reduction in engraving cycle times when using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool compared to a rigid tool.
Engraving Software Tutorial Overview Video

Engraving Software Tutorial

  • The PRO Version of the 2L Engraving Software is a multi-layer engraving software program for CNC Machine Engraving that creates standard G-code nc files.
  • Engrave and edit logos and drawings, create detailed engraving layouts, draw shapes, import dxf files, engrave incrementing serial numbers, engrave text on a radius, monitor engraving cycle times, and more.

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

PRO Engraving Software Tutorial

Video:  8″ x 12″ Modular Vacuum Chuck Set up and Use

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Modular Vacuum Chucks

  • The 2L Modular Vacuum Chucks allow you to use one 8″ x 12″ Vacuum Chuck, or connect 2, 3, 4 or more of the Modular 8″ x 12″ Vacuum Chucks to create the size workspace needed.
  • This Modular Vacuum Chuck is easily held in vises already mounted to your cnc machine table. It is a flexible system for quick prototyping and its ease of set up allows for high production runs.

Video:  CNC Dot Peen Marking Tool

CNC Dot Peen Marking Tool

  • Produces permanent dots or pin marks using the rotating spindle of a CNC machine.
  • Generates a succession of dots that appear as a line.
  • Spring loaded design compensates for variations in the surface height of approximately 0.100″ (2.5 mm).
  • Perform high speed marking as fast as the CNC machine can move.

Video:  CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool

CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool

  • The CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool maintains precise countersink depth control on materials with tolerance variations.
  • Easily control the depth of cut in 0.001″ increments.
  • Spring loaded design produces accurate countersinks by accommodating for uneven surfaces.
  • Low friction, soft replaceable Plastic Nosepiece reduces potential marring of the surface of the workpiece.
  • Hold Countersinks with cutter diameters up to 7/8″.

     

Video:  Engrave Granite

Engrave Granite with a Composte Tool and Spring Loaded Tool

Engrave Granite

  • Machine rough and porous Graphite using a 2L inc. Modular Vacuum Chuck and a 3″ face mill.
  • Engrave Graphite using a 2L Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder and Solid Carbide 2L Composite Engraving Tool Bit.

Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Assistance

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

  • Answers to the common questions regarding the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
  • Everything you need to know about 2L Spring Loaded Engraving Tools.
Spring Loaded Engraving Tools

Feeds and Speeds for the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool ™

  • Speeds and Feeds for the Spring Loaded Engraving Tools.
  • Printable and downloadable pdf.
Reduce Engraving Cycle Times with a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool

Cycle Time Comparison Table

  • Cycle Time Comparison Table shows how much cycle time can be saved by using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
Tough Tip Engraving Tool for Steels

Engrave Stainless Steel w/ a Tough Tip Engraving Tool

  • Engrave Stainless Steel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Steels, Tool Steels, Hard Steels and many other hard materials.
Spring Loaded Engraving vs. Rigid Tool Engraving

Engraving Exampes

  • View examples of workpieces engraved with the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
Deburr, Polish and Buff with a Spring Loaded Tool

Deburr, Polish and Buff

  • Brushes, Polishing Wheels and many attachments can be used  can be used with a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool to Polish, Buff, and Deburr workpieces.
Engrave, Scribe with a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool

Engrave Glass, Stone, Ceramic Tile & more

  • Rotary Engrave, Scribe, Etch and Drag Engrave Glass, Stone, Tile and other hard materials using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool and Diamond Tip Tool.
Engrave Fine Lines Using a Diamond Tip Tool

Drag and Scratch Engraving with a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool

  • Use a Diamond Tip Tool, or Carbide Point Engraving Tool Bit with a Spring Loaded Tool for drag engraving, scribing and etching.

Tool Selection and Resources

Solid Carbide Engraving Tools

Which Engraving Tool to Use?

  • Assistance with choosing which style of Engraving Tool to use for a specific application.
Solid Carbide End Mills

Which End Mill to Use?

  • Assistance with choosing which type of End Mill to use for a specific application.
Smart Part Numbers for Tool Bits

What is a Smart Part Number?

  • Part Number break-down for Engraving Tools, End Mills and Cutting Tools.
Custom Engraving Tools - Solid Carbide

Custom Tooling

  • We manufacture Custom Tools in house.
  • Here are some forms for helping describe your custom design to us.
Convert inches to millimeters

Inches to mm

  • Conversion table for metric tools.
  • Convert inches to mm.
  • Convert mm to inches.