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8 Popular Substrates for Rotary Engraving
From steel to ceramic, there is a variety of substrates you can engrave with your rotary machine

Rotary mechanical engraving is ideal for just about any substrate. With such a wide range of cutting tools available, it all comes down to picking the correct tool and adjusting the machine’s feeds and speeds for the material. A huge benefit of rotary mechanical machines is the ability to engrave deep into harder substrates or cutting specific pocket depths. The following is a list of popular rotary engravable substrates:
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Wood
- PVC and Plastics
- Acrylic
- Glass
- Granite
- Ceramic
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