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How to choose engraving bits for mechanical engraving?
The perfect tool for remarkable engravings: our tips for choosing the right engraving cutters
In mechanical engraving, the quality of your engraving projects depends largely on using the right tools. A choice that appears complex given the diversity of materials, cnc engraving machines and applications (engraving, etching or cutting). Let us guide you to learn how to choose the right engraving bits for your needs and your equipment.
What is an engraving and cutting bit?
Used for engraving and cutting operations on various materials, the milling or engraving cutter is a cutting tool that operates by rapid rotation. This movement allows layers of material to be removed in the form of shavings in order to create slots, profiles, cutouts, or even fine and precise engravings.
The composition of a stylus
The engraving and cutting stylus consists of:
- a steel bar (or High Speed Steel, HSS) or carbide cut to useful length;
- a flat machined for the requested application;
- and a cutting lips, also called teeth.
