Metal Marking

• Engraving on anodised aluminium : instrument panels and part-marking.
• High quality black marking on Stainless Steel : suitable for branding (logos etc.) as very fine detail can be incorporated. This system may also be available on some other uncoated metals.
• Inexpensive marking on Stainless Steel : suitable for part-marking and simple line graphics. This system is fully abrasion and fire-resistant as the marking continues into the body of the metal.

 

Engraved Plastic Plaques/Signs

Engraved and cut from 2-ply engraver's plastic, these are similar to the traditional Traffolyte product, but finer detail and a wider range of typefaces are available. Typically used for switch and control panels, name tags.

 

Engraved Plastic Labels

On 0.1mm thickness 2-ply material with an agressive acrylic adhesive backing, these labels are indelible and tamperproof as they are next-to-impossible to alter. Labels may be any shape and are supplied ready to peel off and stick. Typically used for machine rating labels, but also for instrument panels etc.

 

Engraved and Cut Acrylic Sheet

From 2 to 15mm thickness.

Gaskets

Cut from HDPE, Nylon, cork and rubber.

 

Jigs and Templates

From MDF or plywood. Highly accurate for use with routers or for assembly work.

 

Parts for Model Makers

 

Glass Engraving

 

Signs, awards, gifts and decorative

 

Promotional Products

From Acrylic or pre-finished wood, these are offered when small quantities are required.

 

Personalisation of Picture Frames, Leather Goods etc

This is offered as a trade-only service. We already have an agent in Romsey, but would welcome enquiries from other towns.

 

This is not a comprehensive list - there are many other matrials that can be engraved and/or cut with the laser. The fun part is in helping people sort out their marking problems!

How does Laser Engraving work?

Laser cutting and engraving is a non-contact operation, so allowing delicate and fragile materials to be processed. A far-infra-red energy beam is produced by the laser tube and directed via mirrors to a moving focus lens and hence onto the workpiece. At the focus point the beam is approximately 0.125mm in diameter (about the diameter of a human hair) : the high concentration of energy at the focus point instantly vapourises the workpiece material, making a mark or cut as required.

Artwork is drawn in Corel Draw on a PC. The computer’s “printer driver” interprets hairlines as cutting lines whilst thicker lines and filled areas are interpreted as engravings. Bit-maps (e.g. photos) may also be engraved.

 

What is the maximum size you can handle?

Maximum cutting/engraving area : 812 x 508mm (32" x 20") Maximum depth of workpiece : approx 200mm (8”) Cutting capability is according to the material – see “What Materials” below

 

How do I send you my design?

Drawings can be accepted for processing in the following formats:

• Corel Draw, version X5 or below
• DXF or DWG (Autocad 2000 or R14 formats)
• PDF
• Adobe Illustrator files (version CS4 or below)
• Bit-maps (JPG, TIF or BMP)
• On paper - should be defined enough to allow a good quality scan

 

What colour labels and stickers can you do?

These colours are standard and held in stock :

Labels/signs in 2-colour 1.6mm acrylic material

• White/Black
• Black/White
• Red/White
• White/Red
• Blue/White
• Brushed stainless steel/Black

Self-adhesive 2-colour 0.1mm PET material

• Brushed silver/Black
• Black/Silver
• Yellow/Black
• Black/White
• Brass/Black

Many other colours/combinations are available, most of which are obtainable from our suppliers on next-day delivery. If you have a particular requirement please ask as we are very likely to be able to help.

What materials can you cut and engrave?

WOOD AND SIMILAR MATERIALS
Suitable for cutting and engraving. Cutting is clean up to 6mm thickness : above this, some soot and charring of the cut edges may occur.

• Solid wood
• Interior grade plywoods
• Hardboard
• MDF
• Cardboard
• Paper

PLASTICS
Suitable for cutting and engraving -

• Engraver's plastic. (2-layer, 2-colour material for signs, labels and badges) 0.1 to 3mm thickness.
• Acrylic sheet ("Perspex"). Up to 15mm thickness. Cast is better than extruded for high quality engraving.
• Acetal/Delrin

Suitable for cutting only -

• Nylon
• High density/high molecular weight polyethylene
• Polycarbonate ("Lexan")
• PETG
• ABS
• Polystyrene
• Polyurethane foams
• Expanded Polystyrene/foams

Other plastics may be suitable : please submit a sample and an MSDS.

 

What materials must be avoided?

• PVC-based material of any sort
• PTFE
• Exterior grade plywoods in thicknesses more that 1/16” (1.6mm) do not cut well because of the type of glue used in their manufacture : the edges are likely to be charred and (unless protected) the top and bottom surfaces get contaminated by smoke and soot. Engraving plywood is OK.

 

Do you charge a set-up fee?

We do not normally charge a separate set-up fee unless the work necessary to make your artwork usable is excessive. We will always warn you and get your agreement if a charge is to be made.

Original graphical and mechanical design work is always chargeable and we will negotiate the fee before work commences.

 

Minimum Order, Payment Terms and Delivery charges

The minimum order value is normally £20, though this can be negotiated for repeating business.

For one-off orders, payment is due immediately upon delivery. For repeating business a credit account may be arranged.

Delivery by post or courier (as appropriate) is at cost plus a small handling charge. Local collections and deliveries (within 30 miles of Michelmersh) may be arranged.

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Mike Hunter
T/A Precision Prototypes
Valley View
Rudd Lane
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0NU

Tel: 07974 650990
Email: sales@precision-prototypes.co.uk

 

 

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For safety reasons and to ensure the confidentiality of work for other clients, visitors are not allowed into the workshop.