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Micro-Lettering for Finer Skills
Engravers may do some questionable things at times,
perhaps just for the challenge or something new to try.
This 2007 U.S. penny has been gracefully script engraved
with the name Airtact. This word was chosen by the engraver
Sam Alfano because it was part of a demonstration he was giving
using the Airtact hand control system.
When asked about the practicality of such micro-lettering, Sam said
it was an excellent way for an engraver to develop and maintain fine graver
control. In this case, not only are the cuts extremely small and fine, the
workpiece is also soft which further challenges the engraver because there
is very little resistance or “feedback” from the metal while engraving it.
Sam’s example on this coin is amazingly small, yet virtually flawless.
How small? The lower case a measures 0.021"
(0.53mm) tall. The entire word is 0.298” (7.6mm) long including the accent cut before the uppercase A.
Tools used: GRS GraverMach with Airtact control system. Monarch handpiece equipped with Palm Pad Element.
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