Reference
A reference to the processes we run and the materials we mark. Browse by process to understand each method, or by material to see what we can do with your substrate. When you are ready, the Project Builder narrows these to fit your project.
Removes or alters a surface layer to create a permanent mark. Sharp detail, no inks, and long-lasting results on a wide range of materials.
Cuts profiles and custom shapes from thin sheet stock, including wood and plywood up to 6mm (1/4 inch), leather, and opaque acrylic, for finished parts, inlays, and signage components. Clear acrylic is engraved or printed, not cut.
Prints full-color graphics directly onto flat and cylindrical objects, with a white underbase for vivid results on dark and colored surfaces. Add gloss, matte, or foil finishes and fluorescent color, or print with a flexible ink on leather and canvas. On drinkware we keep print below the rim, and printed pieces should be hand-washed.
Builds layered, raised texture you can feel, adding dimension and tactile detail to printed graphics on flat goods.
Produces permanent, high-contrast marks on stainless, titanium, brass, anodized, and powder-coated metals: crisp black on stainless and anodized finishes, bright metal where a coating is removed, and serial numbers, barcodes, and 2D codes that scan. Branding that holds up to handling, hand washing, and shop-floor conditions.
Creates color directly in the surface of flat stainless steel and titanium pieces using heat alone, with no inks or coatings. A decorative finish for indoor, low-wear pieces. Color depends on the exact alloy and surface finish, so we test on your material before the run.
Cuts a recessed mark into the metal rather than marking its surface, so it holds up to abrasion and heavy wear. Depth is set per job: shallow recesses suit production runs, deeper relief suits individual pieces.
Reproduces photographic detail and fine gradients for portraits, complex artwork, and intricate logos.
A sealed-glaze process that fuses the image into the tile surface for a permanent, durable result suited to wall art and recognition installations.
Places a three-dimensional image inside optical crystal, leaving the surface smooth and untouched. Suited to desk-size crystal cubes, keepsakes, and keychains. Larger crystal awards are surface-engraved.
Applies full-color transfers to rigid curved and irregular surfaces where direct printing is impractical.
We handle projects from small batches to large production runs, with conveyor-fed processing for flat pieces up to about 6.5 feet long. Typical turnaround, counted from proof approval, runs from a few business days for small batches up to about two weeks for large or complex orders. We confirm your timeline when we quote.