Best computer engraving machine for trophy plates etc?

[cobblers.keys]

What is the best computer engraving machine for engraving trophy plates eg  easy software to use, quick speed, quality finish etc. Not necessarily one to do multiple plates at the same time. Speed and quality finish is more important where I can set up different size plates quick and easy. Thanks 

[markyboy101077]

U-MARQ Rx5 

Really simple software, very fast and have preset templates shields scrolls etc

[cobblers.keys]

These 40 medals took 1min 20secs each to engrave on full speed using microgramma font. So ideally I need something faster for multiple jobs and medals etc 

[k4mrc]

see marino

07853 236686

he will sort you something out!

[markyboy101077]

I've just replicated your medal job on a U-MARQ RX5 got it down to 31 seconds, using the same font and diamond spinning

you could do it quicker with a single line font using a 0.10 Burnishing diamond 17 seconds. , but not as bold,

 

[cobblers.keys]

On another note. What is the best all rounder machine ( one machine does it all ) that will cover large cups and salvers and small items as above? Thanks 

[Gray]

6 minutes ago, cobblers.keys said:

On another note. What is the best all rounder machine ( one machine does it all ) that will cover large cups and salvers and small items as above? Thanks 

U-MARQ Universal-350

[cobblers.keys]

Thanks Gray, how good is this for glass engraving compared to sandblasting or lasering? Thanks 

[Bronco78th]

Possibly controversial opinion. But I have a sandblaster. UMarq CX and sure grave rotation S.

Before I got the sandblaster which is my latest addition. I was never particularly happy with how the Umarq engraves glass. Its a powerful machine where the default glass engraving settings are ludicrously high. So spent a long time dialing it in and slowing it down.

Even then I found it went through diamond tips much faster than the S and the finish on the glass is not so clean along the edges.

Basically I only used my rotation S for glass engravings as it produced a much softer. Cleaner cut.

Now I have the sand blaster I blast pretty much all glass. Exceptions being pariculary small or intricate designs but will always use the S over the Umarq in that case.*

Umarq I found. Thanks to its power is much better on brushed steel and the like though. However depending on engraving space. I'd likely blast that these days as well.

 

*I have no option but to use the S currently on anything cylindrical that can't be blasted as the motor on the U axis of the CX machine pulled to much power and fried the chip around the U plug. Pulled the connection out to fix that issue but now can only use the umarq in flatbed configuration until I get a new motor.

[WhiteBear]

I've been using the Epilog Zing 24 for engraving trophy plates, and it's been awesome! The software is user-friendly, and you can easily set up different size plates.

[da miller]

is200 

[cobblers.keys]

I am looking out for a second hand is400 volume with point and shoot Red dot. 

[JamesST]

On 11/29/2023 at 10:15 PM, cobblers.keys said:

I am looking out for a second hand is400 volume with point and shoot Red dot. 

Good luck, looked for 4 years and couldn't find one. Bit the bullet and got a new one. Marino should be able to help if one is going anywhere.

[cobblers.keys]

Which engraves plates quicker volume or Umarq ? Also which has easiest software to use? 

[markyboy101077]

Well let’s put it to the test , I have a vast collection of u-marq machines, anyone got a volume ,  needs to be the same size plate, the same font , the same amount of text etc , let’s do it . 

[cobblers.keys]

I would like to see a demo on these machines because I must invest in a fast capable machine this year before the busy trophy season kicks in. 

[markyboy101077]

In that case you need a u-marq rx5 or fx5 , the volume and universal. Are way to slow to do plates . Good all rounder machines, but you actually need a smaller machine for speed 

[The Car Key Guy]

Got an M20 for sale if interested. Really fast and simple to use for the likes of trophy plates etc

[cobblers.keys]

Which is faster as a small engraver for trophy plates between gravograph M20 v Umarq rx5 and is capable of engraving inside/outside rings? I am looking at either of these and hopefully picking up a gravograph volume very soon.

Edited March 12, 2024 by cobblers.keys

[lockdecoders]

Look at the Magic engravers . We have them made in Korea.