Engraving equipment is specified by the kind of engraving that is to be done. Another term for this process is called impact printing. Both terms relate to the process of cutting an image or a phrase into a surface such as stone, wood, metal, or glass with a device used specifically for such a purpose. Laser engraving equipment can either perform a certain task to one raw material, or be a multi-purpose machine and work with several material surfaces. However, because purchasing an engraving machine is not an inexpensive investment it would do you some good to shop around and hunt for bargains when choosing which machine to use.
These machines are available in portable, desktop, and floor models and most of them are a multi-functioning operation, especially with the larger, floor models. Examples of just of few of these machines are the GEM-RX4, which is the preferred model for jewelry carving, the EGX-360. This one is made a bit larger than the afore mentioned but it is a multi-surface engraver. Aside form the machine itself there are other supplies an engraving artist must have with them. Many of the larger machines require extras for replacement like the multi-purpose vise for model numbers EGX-350, 360,400, and 600 the purchase price for this item is just over $700.00. There is also the Chip Removal System for the engravers. This item is used on all model types and also prices at just over $700.00.
The EGX-360 Ring Attachment Kit is also for any model and is used for the carving on the inside of a ring. The listed price for this item is around $1,400.00. You can purchase a “Starter Kit” for your engraver, for the practice at around $120.00. Smaller versions of the jewelry engraver are mounted on round, wooden bases and are priced according to their maximum opening capacity. Additional accessories that can be purchased along with the engraver are engraving sheets, or engraving paper, engraving fonts, material bevels, plastic and metal shears as well as hole punches.
