What are the types of industrial engraving?

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Hamilton Rand Ltd offer a different range of engraving and die sinking services. As you ask, we can provide C.N.C , laser or panto-graph engraving services. From smallest badges to branding irons and hand punches.

Industrial engraving is a type of marking where letters, symbols, or images are printed or created by cutting or engraving with specific equipment. At an industrial level, this may include the engraving of mass-produced items such as badges, plaques, trophies, etc. Many different methods are used for specific products. Discover them in this article.

Engraving using stencils:

Stencil and etching are common industrial tools engraving technique that uses chemical compounds to create letters or images. Stencil etching involves immersing a piece of coated material in a chemical bath. The material can be plastic, metal, or other types. However, the chemicals used vary depending on the material.

Only some parts are coated, so only exposed parts are affected by chemicals. The chemical slowly removes these exposed parts, forming a pattern in the material that is visible when the pattern is removed.

CNC engraving:

CNC (computer numerical control) engraving is an increasingly popular type of industrial engraving. She uses CNC machines that control the engraving process by computer.

This machine has a computer-controlled spindle and drive system that engraves or cuts material in a specific pattern along three plane axes. It burns according to the data entered by the user, and the burning process is very fast.

Laser engraving:

Laser tools engraving is another popular industrial engraving method. This type of engraving uses a combination of precision lasers and marking materials to create engravings on metal, ceramics, and glass.

It is a chemical process in which marking materials are fused to a solid surface by a laser. This process makes the engraving durable and each marking material is chemically mixed according to the material it will be used on.

Marking of pipes, electric cables:

The marking of pipes and cables, in the form of adhesive labels, plates or tokens is essential for security and identification reasons.

Personalized label according to your needs:

The personalized label plays a functional role in control panel engraved since it is affixed to any device requiring written instructions to facilitate its use and personalized according to your needs. The marking can be made of flexible, rigid materials, metal or plastic,
depending on the environment where it must be installed, can incorporate windows and holes revealing displays, diodes, and buttons.

Examples:

- Rigid or flexible label for machine order
- Electrical bay label
- Faceplate for electronic equipment
- Faceplate for digital display

 

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