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Affordable and accurate laser engraving

Engrave-It UK Ltd specializes in

Engraving of all types. We don’t cut keys and we don’t mend shoes. We do however focus all our attention on the details that make your engraving special to you. No engraving is performed until you, the customer has agreed the artwork.
  • Computerised engraving
  • Laser engraving and cutting
  • Sandblasting
  • Photographs engraving
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Glass Engraving, sandblasted

This plaque was created initially by producing artwork using proprietary editing software such as CorelDraw, Photoshop or Illustrator. The finished artwork is then printed out onto an acetate. The acetate is then placed upon the top of a specially designed film that reacts to Ultra Violet light. Basically, the film hardens when bathed in the light. The part that does not harden is where the black text is on the film.  The film can then be jet washed with water to wash away the portion of the film that remains soft i.e. where the text resides. The film is then dried and stuck to the glass. Any remaining glass areas not covered by the film can be masked off with tape.  The glass can now be sandblasted and the film cleaned off when complete. This is the result.

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Wood Engraving, Machine cut

This wooden plaque was created by the use of a CNC machine with a Tungsten cutter rotating at 16000RPM. A film was affixed to the surface of the wooden plaque prior to cutting to protect the surface at a later stage. Once the cutting process had been completed then black paint has been applied into the trough created by the letter creation. The film protects the areas outside of the letters from paint contamination. In other words, it stops the paint getting onto the surface outside of the lettering. In order to protect the surface from all weathers, we then apply a generous coating of varnish.

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Number Lock Engraving, machine engraved

This bottle lock for wine is made from stainless steel. The engraving is carried out using a CNC machine with a faceted diamond cutter installed. The diamond is rotated at approximately 10000RPM so that the facets of the diamond remove a fraction of the steel during the engraving process. This enhances the cut to make the finished engraving stand out.

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Wood Engraving CO2 Laser engraved

This heart shaped wooden chopping board has been engraved using a Laser. The laser burns the surface of the wood to produce a blackened finish. The power output from the laser can be adjusted to produce any depth of cut into the surface. This is important with a chopping board as you want the cut depth to be shallow or crumbs will fill the lettering and it will be difficult to keep clean. One important point is that wood from different trees creates different colour effect when burned with a laser. They do not all come out black.

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Metal Engraving

Metal can be engraved in a number of ways. But shown here, we are using a CNC machine with a facetted diamond driven in rotation at 15000RPM. This cuts into the surface of the metal plate that we have cut into shape to fit the wooden backing plate.

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Laminated plastic engraving

Laminated plastic comes in a variety of different colours. We cut away the top layer to reveal the substrate layer. It is used for Gravemarkers, Instrument panels and plaques.

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Stainless Steel laser engraving

This Stainless Steel Gauge has been engraved using a 30W Fibre Laser.  By adjusting the output power and speed the surface can be made to turn black as in the photo. This style of engraving is permanent and very precise. As with other types of engraving any font style can be used providing we ha the font on our computer. Many additional fonts can be obtained through Google (Other search engines are available) many are free.

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Laminated Plastic CO2 Laser engraved

This is engraved using a CO2 laser that burns through a surface layer of gold plastic to reveal the underside substrate which is black in colour. There are many colours of material available such as blue, yellow, green, white, gold, silver, bronze, red and more, all with a substrate of black.  The underlying substrate can also be different colours and there are some funky colours available such as sparkling silver etc.

About

To create a truly unique and special gift visit us by appointment, just to take a look, be inspired or organise a commission.

We can engrave virtually any material including glass, metals, plastic, wood, leather and many more. Specializing in photographic engraving, taking those magical memories and creating forever-lasting mementos. Our ability to engrave a photo onto glass using our unique technology and carried out in house,... Read More
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Technology

We use the very latest laser cutting and laser engraving machines

On Budget

If we give you a price, we’ll stick to it, with no hidden extras

Welcome by Appointment

even if you just want to come and get some ideas.

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Laser Engraved

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Leather Wallet

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David Collins

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Glass Engraving

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Jack Braisher

Good service, used them for 12 glasses to be engraved. Reliable and friendly to deal with and will definitely be using them again.
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CampbellQ

I had taken a watch that I have purchased for my Daughter’s upcoming 16th birthday, and I wanted it engraved with a personal message on the back, certainly not an easy task, due to the size. I was absolutely delighted with the result, John talked me all the way through the process, simply “great job”.

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jenab

The High Wycombe branch of the MS Society was absolutely delighted with the glass paperweight that Engrave-It engraved with a photo for us. The paperweight was presented to a long-serving committee member who has just stepped down. She collects paperweights and says that this one will have pride of place in her collection.

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