Quick Checklist when purchasing a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool
- Verify the size Spring Loaded Engraving Tool you require below.
- Engraving Tools: Choose the style engraving tool you need for the material you
are engraving.
- Springs: Order different tensions springs for increased pressure to
the toolbit.
- Collets: Order additional size collets to hold the
engraving cutters, when using the STANDARD 3/4" Spring
Loaded Tool.
- For precise engraving depth consider a Depth Controlling Nosepiece System.
* The Spring Loaded Engraving Tool is covered by U.S. Patents 6,834,434, 7,093,368 and a pending utility patent application.
Most Commonly Asked Questions
About 2L Spring Loaded Engraving Tools
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| Spring Loaded Engraving Tool | Integrated Collet holds the Engraving Cutter/Tool | Engraving Tool/Cutter | RPM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" Diameter Standard Spring Loaded Engraving Tool
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Fits in a 3/4" Collet or Endmill Holder | 3/16" Collet included with each Spring Loaded Engraving Tool |
Holds 3/16" Diameter Cutters Order other size Collets (1/8", 3/32" 1/4" to hold other diameter cutters) |
Max RPM 10,000 |
|
1/2" Diameter Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool 
|
Fits in a 1/2" Collet or Endmill Holder | No Collet used - 3/16" diameter tool held by set screw | Holds Only 3/16" Diameter Cutters | Max RPM 7,500 |
|
3/8" Diameter Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool  |
Fits in a 3/8" Collet or Endmill Holder | No Collet used - 3/16" diameter tool held by set screw | Holds Only 3/16" Diameter Cutters | Max RPM 6,000 |
|
1/4" Diameter Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool  |
Fits in a 1/4" Collet or Endmill Holder | No Collet used - 3/16" diameter tool held by set screw | Holds Only 3/16" Diameter Cutters | Max RPM 3,000 |
The type of engraving tool used will greatly affect the appearance of the engraved line when using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool. The chart below is material based - numbered in order of preference.
The below table is for general information and is provided to get you started. Please note that that finding the right engraving tool for your material and application may require your trying several different tools, sizes and styles. We offer many other engraving tools which may work for your application.
| Engraving Tools - Most Popular Engraving Tools | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Being Engraved | Standard Conical (C) For general purpose engraving |
Tough Tip (T) For harder materials, steel & stainless |
Conical Ballnose (B) For high speed machining & 3D profile engraving |
Engraving Mill-Drill (M) Multi-purpose engraving, chamfering, countersinking, spot drilling |
Profiler (P) For small detailed engraving |
| Aluminum | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Steel, SS, Iron | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Bras | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Plastics | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| We offer many
other style engraving tools then listed here that are suitable for your
engraving needs. For all 2L Engraving Tools - click here. |
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| Springs - Apply pressure to the toolbit* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Extra Light | Purchase Separately | Used with very soft gummy materials |
| Light | Included with each Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit | Used for most general purpose engraving (plastic, aluminum, etc.) |
| Medium | Purchase Separately | Used for Steel, SS, Irons |
| Heavy | Purchase Separately | Steel, etc., for greater depth of cut |
| Extra Heavy | Purchase Separately | Steel, etc., for greater depth of cut |
| *Note - Springs apply force to the tool bit to
increase the depth of engraving. This stronger pressure can affect increased
wear on the engraving toolbit. To order Springs - click here |
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The Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tools hold only 3/16" diameter tools, and does not hold alternate size collets.
The Standard Spring Loaded Engraving
Tool (3/4" diameter tool) has an integrated collet that can be changed to hold
various sized engraving tools. Available Collets are shown below.
| Collets - for use with the STANDARD 3/4" Spring
Loaded Engraving Tool Integrated Collet holds your engraving toolbit. |
|
|---|---|
| 1/8" | Purchase Separately |
| 3/16" | Included in the STANDARD Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit |
| 1/4" | Purchase Separately |
| 3/32" | Purchase Separately |
| To order Collets - click here | |
| Depth Control Engraving Systems - Control Engraving Depth in .001" increments | |
|---|---|
 Depth Control Nosepiece System for use with the Standard Spring Loaded Engraving Tool |
Aluminum and Plastic Depth Control Nosepieces for use with the Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tools |
| To Order - click here | To order - click here |
| Typically used when engraving very soft materials and/or the depth of engraving needs to be precisely controlled. | |
