engraving
terminology
Direct Laser Marking
Non-contact marking. The material surface is modified, creating a readable, permanent mark.
Laser Engraving
Using a laser beam to remove material to create an engraved mark.
Laser Source
CO2 Lasers most commonly found laser source. Ideal for organic materials. Fibre Lasers are ideal for marking metals.
Yes, we use both types of laser systems.
Vector Laser Cutting
Laser cutting through material. We cut metal and non-metal materials.
Vector Engraving
Vector engraving is s single line that is used to show detail on your project. The process is similar to laser cutting, however we do not through the material.
4th Axis Rotrary
Using a 4th axis to rotare and object to engrave 360° around the surface. Ideal for dials.
Black Metal Etching
The patented Cermark method uses a laser as the heat source to fuse the ceramic glaze to the material to produce a durable dark mark.
Machine Engraving
Mechanical engraving, also known as rotary engraving is used to engrave deep into stainless steel, brass, aluminium, plastics and wood.
Diamond Drag Engraving
Diamond tip engraving bit “drags” across a metal surface to produce a shallow engraving. Commonly used on pewter and trophy plates. Lasers have mostly replaced this type of marking method.
Sand Etching
Sand Etching (blasting) detail into glass, crystal, stone to produce a clean, crisp image.