Machine engraving

R.H. Wilkins machine department is equipped with traditional pantograph machines as well as utilizing the latest in C.A.D. engraving technology. This new technology combined with our existing expertise as hand engravers gives us the advantage over our competitors to create perfectly proportioned inscriptions and fine tune artwork to achieve optimum results whatever the size. It requires a high degree of skill to operate the manual pantograph machine and the quality of engraving is exceptional. We use tungsten carbide cutters, which removes the material giving greater depth, ideal for watch backs and items that will receive alot of wear. We also use diamond tipped cutters that displaces the material giving the cut sparkle and clarity, which are the hallmarks of diamond engraving. Machine engraving is suitable for engraving most items from the smallest watch backs up to 14" diameter trophy cups in silver-plate, aluminium, stainless steel, brass, copper, bronze and precious metals such as platinum, gold and silver.

When writing out your engraving instructions, please consider the following points:

Items: please give a brief description & the amount sent.
Positioning: i.e. is the ring to be engraved on the inside or outside.
Fonts: i.e. would you like the text in all upper case or a combination of lower and upper case. Never use all upper case for script fonts. We will assist you with the layout of inscriptions.
Delivery date: allow yourself an extra day or two for carriage. Approximately 1 week turnaround.
Contact Details: always include a contact telephone number.

Unless instructed otherwise, all engraving layouts are at R.H. Wilkins discretion.
Engraving instructions must be sent in writing/copy. We cannot accept any instructions verbally.

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To request a quote, please use our online quote request . You can also call or fax us your inquiry if you prefer.