What equipment is used for engraving on metal?

[Artistic metal engraving] can add special value to an item.

Firstly, most often, such work is performed individually, you become the owner of an exclusive item.

Secondly, the artistic engraving looks very beautiful.

Thirdly, you can do it yourself, at home. Engraving is the application (transfer) of a design onto a metal object.

How to make engraving on metal at home, what tool or machine is needed? What is the price of engraving tools? You will learn about this in our article.

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Hand engraving on metal in Moscow

Hand engraving of metal has always been most valued. Even now in Moscow there are quite a few specialists who can do this work efficiently. A modern service - hand-engraved metal - is a very exciting process. This service is performed manually using special burrs, which is a rather delicate and painstaking job that requires care and a lot of experience. In our workshop, only the most experienced craftsmen with extensive work experience do this. They will quickly and efficiently apply any inscription or design to you, which will make your item much more individual and stylish. Any gift with hand engraving on it becomes more expensive and memorable, and it also looks great on watches, medals, Zippo and Pierre Cardin lighters, and various souvenirs. Undoubtedly, its advantage is that it is very durable. Any connoisseur of beauty will appreciate an object with an image or inscription applied to it with a pen, because what is obtained by this method is not stereotyped and is unique in its own way. Hand engraving of metal is exactly what will make any gift unique and memorable!

Manual engraving on metal allows you to do the following:

• Text inscriptions/congratulations;
• Monograms and monograms;
• Engrave complex, uneven surfaces;
• Can be applied to almost any item;

We apply it manually in front of the client and fully taking into account his wishes. The cost of the service is negotiable and is discussed individually with each client. You can contact us by phone +7 (499) 899-55-08 or by Email. Engraving on metal can be done at the address: Novaya Ploshchad, 8, bldg. We are located next to the metro stations Lubyanka, Revolution Square, Kuznetsky Most and Kitay Gorod.

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Engraving on metal in Moscow

If suddenly you urgently need to engrave metal in Moscow, then you can immediately contact us. We will select, depending on the surface of the engraved object, which metal engraving is right for you. Metal engraving allows you to apply inscriptions and images on rings, various bracelets, metal utensils, knives, nameplates, watches, pens, cigarette cases, weapons and much, much more. In our workshop we process various types of metal, be it aluminum, brass, stainless steel, bronze, gold or silver - we will apply what is necessary, and in a very short time.

• Completion time: from 15 minutes;
• We will select the optimal method of application;
• We will complete your order even on difficult surfaces;
• Favorable prices, wholesalers discounts up to 80%!

Laser engraving on metal in Moscow

One of the most widely used application methods is metal laser engraving. Using this technology, you can get any image that will be durable and almost impossible to erase. Metal, as is known, lends itself well to processing with a laser beam; as a result of this effect, a very high-quality image is obtained, thanks to which it can be engraved on pens, medals, flash drives, glasses, key chains and on other advertising, gift or corporate products. Samples of products are presented on the website, or you can come to our engraving workshop and get acquainted with them on site at the address: Novaya Ploshchad, no. 8. 1. To order laser engraving on metal in Moscow, you need to call +7 (499) 899-55-08, or write to us by E-mail: [email protected]

USB flash drives, key rings, other items, print area of ​​one image up to 30 sq.cm

Extra charge for volumetric printing (with 3D effect) is 20% for each layer 0.4 mm thick.
Extra charge for UV varnish is 40% for each layer 0.4 mm thick. It is possible to apply up to 4 layers of paint. Matte varnish up to 3 layers. Glossy - 1 layer. The cost of printing a signal sample (pen) is 600 rubles. The cost of manufacturing equipment is 800 rubles. For standard flash drives and pens with a diameter of up to 10 mm, the equipment is free.

When printing on flash drives/credit cards, there is no charge for making equipment.

Full-color UV printing, print area of ​​one image is over 30 sq.cm*

The extra charge for printing with a white backing (for colored surfaces) is 40%. The extra charge for volumetric printing (with 3D effect) is 20% for each layer 0.4 mm thick. Extra charge for UV varnish is 40% for each layer 0.4 mm thick. It is possible to apply up to 4 layers of paint. Matte varnish - up to 3 layers. Glossy - 1 layer. The cost of printing a signal sample (pen) is 600 rubles.

Engraving technology

Laser engraving of metal has the greatest durability, which determines its high price. Jewelry that has words or designs engraved with laser is quite expensive. But the most beautiful is the diamond engraving. It is performed with a special cutter, which, by removing the top layer of metal, forms tetrahedral pits that can sparkle in the light. It is used in jewelry and in the production of souvenirs. But the price for such products is high.

Types of engraving techniques:

Electronic engraving

• Lined. It is a shallow metal carving in the form of strokes, contour lines, dots and various recesses. This is done with a special tool – a graver.
• Defense or three-dimensional engraving. This is a mechanical method. Represents deep three-dimensional images. Three-dimensional drawings are obtained using machines or engraving machines.

During the engraving process, a design is applied to metal using a cutter. Engraving technology involves both planar and three-dimensional engraving.

Planar engraving

It is performed on flat or three-dimensional products and is intended for applying inscriptions, contour drawings and graphic works. Produced using a cutter. To carry out the planar engraving process, the following steps must be completed:

1. Preparing the drawing. The drawing is made on paper, life-size, all shadows and transitions in the drawing are shaded.
2. Surface preparation. Clean and polish the metal surface. The ideal result is achieved using fine-grained sandpaper or pumice.
3. Transferring an image to a surface. The surface is covered with a small layer of paint - white watercolor or thinly diluted white gouache will do. The drawing is transferred onto the dried paint using a sharp pencil and carbon paper.
4. The finished sketch must be coated with alcohol-based varnish or nitro-varnish to secure it, otherwise it will be erased during the process.
5. Engraving is carried out manually or mechanically.

The process is best performed on a matte surface - this way glare from polished metal will not interfere with the work. If a glossy effect is required, polishing should be carried out after engraving.

3D engraving

A more common type of engraving than flat engraving. The image can be in relief, or even sculptural. You can also make a convex or in-depth image. Widely used not only in the manufacture of artistic objects, but also in industry. Step-by-step 3D engraving:

Defensive (three-dimensional) engraving of products is carried out on copying and milling machines or manually using an engraver

1. Transferring a drawing using watercolors and a sharp instrument. The image is transferred using carbon paper or with wax.
2. The surface is covered with a thin layer of molten wax, and then the design is transferred to it.
3. Engraving. If the image is convex, then first make an outline with a sharp tool, and then remove a layer of metal around the image. A relief is applied to the already deepened surface.
4. If the drawing is in-depth, then after the outline is outlined, the metal inside the image is removed, constantly comparing the depth with a sample made of plaster or plasticine.

The finished image is cleaned, sanded and polished to achieve the final result. High-quality grinding will be ensured by a special device - a straight grinder. Modern production ensures the availability of special dies that facilitate the process. But in this case, the result is mass production, and not individual unique work. This engraving is suitable for producing a series of identical works when necessary.

Scope of application

Metal inscriptions can be found anywhere: the doors of a management office, a perfume box, an information plate. The rigid texture and stability of the design are appreciated where the paper medium will quickly lose its appearance. And metal always looks presentable and solid. A diploma printed on a gold or silver sheet will please the eye and emphasize the status of the owner.

Images on metal are bright and realistic

In what other areas is metal printing in demand:

• Production of equipment, cars, exclusive cosmetics and perfumes as design elements and information signs. Metal nameplates contain basic information about the product.
• The advertising industry, and more specifically, outdoor advertising. The iron base for the information board will ensure the reliability and durability of the structure.
• Business segment. Metal badges are more resistant to abrasion than even laminated paper ones, and aluminum information plates and signs on office doors harmoniously complement the interior.
• Production of award products. Diplomas, diplomas, certificates are transferred to metal and framed in a beautiful frame - such an item will not only confirm high merits, but also decorate the office.
• Interior design. Decorators successfully use metal elements to decorate the interiors of dining rooms, kitchens, and living rooms. Photos or thematic images that correspond to the general concept are printed on the sheets.
• Furniture manufacturing. Sheets of metal with printed images decorate pieces of furniture, doors, facades of furniture, and housings of lighting fixtures.
• Decorating metal objects: boxes, rulers, badges, flash drives, key rings.

Interior printing on metal - a successful design experiment

Diamond mechanical engraving on metal

Also in our workshop you can order diamond engraving on metal. Its essence lies in the fact that a special diamond cutter removes the top layer of material to the required depth, resulting in an image/inscription. The resulting picture or inscription is resistant to erasure and does not fade, so it is often used for applying to memorabilia. Especially popular products with diamond engraving are wedding rings for newlyweds, anniversary medals, gift watches, tokens and lighters.

We have such a service as urgent engraving on metal, so we can do everything necessary so that you can get it ready right away, in your presence and for relatively little money. The cost of this service starts from 300 rubles. The price depends on the complexity of the work performed and is discussed separately with the master. This price will also include a layout drawn specifically for your order. The text layout is performed in the presence of the customer and free of charge. If you need to apply a design or logo, then you must provide a vector file.

Mechanical metal engraving is performed on flat surfaces on the following metals:

1. Brass
2. Aluminum
3. Silver
4. Steel