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CNC Engravers can be used as a '''mini-[[router]]''' or '''[[Milling Machine|milling machine]]''' for small scale work in acrylic, close-grained timbers, manufactured board, or softer metals. Models are available specifically designed for engraving electronic circuits using copper-clad board and some have a limited 3D capability. | CNC Engravers can be used as a '''mini-[[router]]''' or '''[[Milling Machine|milling machine]]''' for small scale work in acrylic, close-grained timbers, manufactured board, or softer metals. Models are available specifically designed for engraving electronic circuits using copper-clad board and some have a limited 3D capability. | ||
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Revision as of 17:31, 18 December 2014
Engraving is the practice of incising a design on to a hard, usually flat surface, by cutting grooves into it.
Traditionally it was a hand process using small cutting tools called Burin and was how copper printing plates used to be made. Hand engraving is still used today be artist/craftsmen but most is now done using a CNC engraving machine.
CNC Engravers can be used as a mini-router or milling machine for small scale work in acrylic, close-grained timbers, manufactured board, or softer metals. Models are available specifically designed for engraving electronic circuits using copper-clad board and some have a limited 3D capability.