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Engrave Curved, Flat and Uneven Surfaces Using a CNC Milling Machine.

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2L's Patented Spring Loaded Engraving Tools, the engraving and marking system for cnc milling machines, simplify engraving and marking on curved, flat and uneven surfaces.

Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tools (1/2" & 1/4" Diameters)
Engraving Made Simple.

• Engrave With a CNC Milling Machine.  No need for dedicated engraving machines or marking systems.  Use the CNC milling equipment you already have for marking and engraving parts. Engrave using your CNC milling machine without removing the part from the machining set up or vise.



• Dramatically Reduce Cycle Times by 84%.  Rapid tool (G0) into the part instead of slow feed (G1) into each engraving line with the Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool significantly reduces engraving cycle time.  See cycle time comparisons, and read the complete press release here.



• Engrave Uneven Surfaces. Spring loaded design compensates for uneven material surfaces; provides constant pressure to an engraving toolbit as it moves over the surface being engraved. Slight surface variations from part to part no longer create illegible engraving when engraving with the Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool. The toolbit floats back and forth within the toolholder to move over inconsistencies in the part.  It is not critical that the part being engraved is perfectly flat on the machine table. See engraving examples.



• Provides .40" of Travel to the Toolbit.  Compensates for changing tolerances in the material surface.



• The Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tools fit either a 1/4" or 1/2" Collet or Endmill Holder. (For the larger shaft diameter Standard Spring Loaded Engraving Tool click here).
  
 
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* The Spring Loaded Engraving Tool is covered by U.S. Patents 6,834,434, 7,093,368 and a pending utility patent application.

• Free Engraving 2L Software - Light Version.  The Light Version of the 2L Engraving Software is included in your purchase of a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit. Click here for features of the Light Version of the Engraving 2L Software.



• Engrave or Mark Most Materials of Various Hardness.  From plastic to hardened steel, using different tension springs to vary the force against the toolbit. Easy spring changes provide deeper or lighter engraving marks.



• Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tools hold 3/16" diameter toolbits.



• Use for Rotating or Scratch Engraving. May be rotated to use rotating cutting engraving tools or diamond burs (for hard materials such as glass engraving, stone engraving, tile engraving, etc.) or may be held stationary for scratch engraving with diamond engraving tools.



• Control Engraving Depth.  Integrated threads for optional use of Depth Control Nosepiece for precise engraving depth in increments of .001".  When engraving softer materials, use the Aluminum or Plastic Nosepieces with the Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool.



• Engrave Text, Numbers, Symbols.  Suitable for engraving text size as small as approximately 10pts (.085").



• Engrave Glass, Stone, Granite and Ceramic.  Use a diamond tip engraving tool in the Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool. See example.



• Polish, Buff, Deburr Parts.  Use brushes and polishing wheels in the Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder.



• Free Engraving 2L Software - Light Version.  The Light Version of the 2L Engraving Software is included in your purchase of a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit. The Free Light Version converts any font into standard g code for engraving using CNC or milling machine. Click here for features of the Light Version of the Engraving 2L Software.



• Upgrade to the Full Version of Engraving 2L Software and save $100 off the Full Version price.  Purchase the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit and the Full Version of the Engraving 2L Software at the same time and get $100 off the Full Version Price. Click here for features of the Full Version of the Engraving 2L Software.

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Ordering Tips - When Purchasing the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit:

• For precise depth of engraving order Aluminum or Plastic Depth Control Nosepieces.
• Order stronger tension springs to engrave harder materials on the accessories page:
  - Light Spring - can be used for all general purpose engraving from brass & aluminum to steel.
  - Medium and Heavy Springs - are for engraving steel and harder steels.
  - Extra Heavy Spring - for use on the hardest of tool steels.
• Find Engraving Tools for the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool on our main Engraving Page, General Purpose Engraving Tool page, and Softer Materials Engraving Tool Page.
• To learn more about using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool, spring and engraving tool selection and speeds and feeds visit our Engraving Assistance page.
• Learn more about the Engraving 2L Software Full Version.
• Learn more about Single Line Fonts for use with Engraving 2L Software.
• For examples of engraving, visit our Engraving Examples page.

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