Engraving
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What tools are recommended for holding odd-shaped items while laser engraving?
My favorite product for holding many odd-shaped items, keeping things in place, and preventing movement is modeling clay. It is extremely…
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Education
Material Matters: Engraving Tech-Gadgets
Materials for consumer-tech products are relatively limited. Most gadgets are created from engravable plastic, bare aluminum, anodized aluminum, or stainless…
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Education
Use Center Engraving
One way to quickly set up custom jobs on an item like a phone, an award, or anything else that…
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What common materials found in an engraving shop can be recycled?
We upcycle the wood from our incoming shipment crates to help make new shipping containers for our oversized orders. We…
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What electrical measures do I need to take before installing a new laser?
Lasers either have 240-Volt or 110-Volt power requirements, which is largely dependent upon the laser wattage. The higher the laser…
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Create a Custom Jig for a Multi-Piece Engraving Job
We had a 250-piece job come in the door that needed engraving centered on two sides for a total of…
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Education
Use Templates When Customizing Digital Devices
You may think engraving/customizing gadgets may be too time consuming; however, since many of gadgets are all uniform in size,…
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Features
Meet Aluminati: Hanro Studios’ engraved truck
In February of this year, auto enthusiasts raced to the Keystone BIG Show in Grapevine, Texas. As professionals hopped from…
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Construct Written Approval Forms When Proofing Engraving Jobs
One of the biggest challenges in laser engraving is communication between the customer and the shop. As a shop owner,…
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Is etching the right process for my client’s request?
When working on commercial plates, using etching if: The product is for outdoor usage Durability is needed, and etching needs…
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Education
Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock
Thank you, readers, for the positive input from the first installment of “Plastic Fantastic!” about plastic engraving sheet. The first…
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Which types of lasers are on the rise for retailers?
The use of 3-D fiber lasers that use galvos/scanners are on the rise because they are faster and more efficient…
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Is it true that the higher the value of the engravable product, the higher the risk of engraving it?
Engraving expensive tech gadgets may seem off-putting because of their high price tag; however, because speed and power settings are…
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Education
Try This: Engrave Plant Markers
Chalkboard products are trending, and if you’re looking for a seasonal item to add to your shops, these plant markers…
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Education
Increase Laser Throughput: Adjust image resolution
Resolution is another factor to consider when you want to increase throughput. A clear image is important in any engraving job, but…
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Are there any downsides to having a fume extractor?
The only down side to using a fume extractor is the initial cost of the unit, space needed to position…
