CNC engravings

The machining of workpieces and materials with CNC machines has increased enormously in recent years and the industrial application of the process has now established itself as a very important machining method.

Also in the field of milling engraving, modern CNC milling machines are used for engraving technology in various applications.

This is a very modern gray-printing technique, where the 3-axis machines are automatically controlled by appropriate software and maximum precision is achieved in the result.

 

The selected workpiece is first clamped onto the work surface. The surface to be engraved is approached while a program is created that contains exactly this surface. The program is used to calculate the paths to be followed by the individual cutters. This creates a template that the CNC machines can use to perform the milling work.

 

Modern CNC engraving is characterized by certain advantages over other techniques:

• Highest precision through CNC milling
  Like any processing by CNC machines, engraving with the help of CNC milling machines is characterized by its high precision. The entire engraving process is computer-controlled. This makes it far less prone to errors than, say, manual milling engraving. In addition, conical engraving tools are used, which are significantly finer and thus enable more precise engraving work.


• For one-offs and series production
  With CNC milling, not only can very precise one-offs be produced, but serial productions are also much faster and easier to manufacture. The computer-controlled machine makes it easier to reproduce the engravings, resulting in a precise end product even for series production.


• More efficient engraving
  Because the entire engraving process is controlled by software rather than manually, engraving is much faster. This saves not only time but also costs, especially for large series production.


• Use of own templates for milling work
  The lettering and graphics to be engraved can be created in the engraving software itself. However, existing templates in the form of specific files can also be imported and used as a template. Thus, the ideas of the customer can be implemented as accurately as possible.

 

Applications of CNC engraving

CNC machines are used for milling engraving in very different fields and for diverse materials:

• Embossing of materials (embossing dies, embossing tools, etc.)


• Schilder und Embleme


• Jewelry engraving (rings, chains, etc.)


• Front panels