Techniques
Laser engraving, marking, cutting and printing
We choose the technique that suits the material and the job. You do not need to pick one unless your specification asks for it. Here is what we run in the workshop.
What we run in the workshop
Engraving, marking and printing, all under one roof.
TECHNIQUE
Laser Engraving
Cut into the surface with a laser, so the mark is part of the material and does not rely on ink or a coating. Used on metal, acrylic, wood and crystal.
Used on: Crystal, acrylic, wood, coated metals.TECHNIQUE
Laser Cutting
Shapes, letters and openings cut cleanly from sheet material, ready to mount or assemble, in acrylic, wood and thin metals.
Used on: Acrylic and sheet materials.TECHNIQUE
Laser Marking
A controlled laser process that marks bare and coated metals at the surface without cutting into them, for long-lasting equipment and product identification.
Used on: Stainless steel dataplates and tags.TECHNIQUE
Etching
A mark cut into metal and filled for contrast where needed, suited to nameplates, tags and control plates.
Used on: Brass and stainless nameplates.TECHNIQUE
Screen Printing
Ink applied through a prepared screen for consistent, solid-colour graphics, well suited to repeated designs and production runs.
Used on: Signs, bottles and giveaways.TECHNIQUE
UV Printing
Full-colour graphics printed and cured directly onto the surface, for signs, panels, gifts and rigid substrates.
Used on: Acrylic, wood, metal and gifts.TECHNIQUE
Digital Printing
Full-colour digital print for short runs and one-off pieces, with quick turnaround on paper, board, vinyl and rigid sheet.
Used on: Paper, board, vinyl and panels.TECHNIQUE
DTF Printing
Full-colour transfer printing for suitable fabrics, used for branded apparel, workwear, bags and promotional textiles.
Used on: Caps, vests, polos and bags.TECHNIQUE
Sublimation
Dye transferred into suitable coated surfaces and polyester materials to create a durable full-colour finish.
Used on: Mugs, tumblers and printed textiles.Not sure which one you need? Tell us the material and what the piece has to put up with, and we will pick.