Mechanical Resolution: X, Y-axis: 0.0001 in. Always keep extra cutters on hand, and change them as soon as the edge of the letter is no longer smooth and bright.Īssorted cutters for plastics & Braille: about $20-30 Apply a few drops of Scott Kool cutting oil to the metal’s surface to lubricate the cutter, and use our special cutters. Keep in mind that in a single pass of engraving using a 45-degree cutter, the letter groove is about 0.004' deep, 0.028' wide at the surface, and 0.020' wide at the bottom.įor best results engraving stainless steel, use a carbide cutter with a tough coating, spinning at a high rpm. Unlike many stainless steel objects that prove difficult to engrave, our tags are made of the most easily engraved steel, which results in a sharp, clean groove. Our basic single-line fonts are a good choice because simplicity is important for maximum legibility.

Vacuum (optional, but highly recommended): $620īudget for engraving metals & plastics: $8,270Ĭall for frequent promotional offers and prices for many more options. Knowing how to perform stainless steel engraving most efficiently begins with finding the right items for the right price.īuild your Budget: (includes phone training & 1-year warranty)īudget for stainless steel engraving metals: $7,506

Metal engraving