Engraving Examples - Spring Loaded Engraving Tool vs. Rigid Tool
Below are several examples of engraving by curved, flat and uneven surfaces using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
Curved Part Stock easily engraved using a Spring Loaded Tool.
- Engraved using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
- Text: SPRING LOADED ENGRAVING TOOL.
- Material: aluminum, blue anodized.
- Circular rod: 1” diameter.
- Letter height: .375"
- Carbide bit used: C-1875x2.0-60-.020-G
- For best results use the feeds and speeds recommended on the Speeds and Feeds Engraving Assistance Page.
Compare the same curved part, engraved with just a rigid tool below...
Curved part engraved WITHOUT using a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool - using only a rigid tool. The rigid tool does not evenly engrave letters.
- Engraved using a rigid toolholder.
- Text: RIGID TOOLHOLDER.
- Material: aluminum, blue anodized.
- Circular rod: 1” diameter.
- Letter height: .375"
- Carbide cutter used: C-1875x2.0-60-.020-G.
Engrave Surfaces With Inconsistent Tolerances and That Are Not Flat.
- Engraved using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
- Material: stainless steel.
- Engraving tool used: C-250x2.0-60-.010-G.
- For best results use the feeds and speeds recommended on the Speeds and Feeds Engraving Assistance Page.
Use Recommended Feeds and Speeds When Engraving With The Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
- Engraved using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
- Material: aluminum.
- Engraving tool used: C-1875x2.0-60-.015-S.
- For best results use the feeds and speeds recommended on the Speeds and Feeds Engraving Assistance page.
Engrave Plated and Curved Parts.
- Engraved using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.
- Material: aluminum.
- Plating: soft coated anodized.
- Engraving tool used: C-125x2.0-60-.010-G.
- For best results use the feeds and speeds recommended on the Speeds and Feeds Engraving Assistance Page.
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