Below you will find a list list of common engraving related questions. Click on the question to display the answer.

What is the difference between solid carbide and carbide-tipped engraving cutters?

What are clearance angles, cutting angles and included angles?

What is tip-off or tip width?

What is the difference between carbide and high speed steel?

How long should a cutter last?

How do I know when my cutters need to be resharpened?

How do I select the right cutter width?

Why are there different cutters for different materials?

How do I know when my diamond graver becomes dull?

What is the Antares Microedge® cutter?

What causes ridges in the bottom of the cut on multiple line engraving?

What causes shadowing and how do I eliminate it?

What causes swirls in the bottom of the engraving?

What causes burrs or rough edges on the edge of the cut?

What is the difference between burnishing and rotary engraving?

What is a burnishing attachment?

Is there any special care or maintenance required for engraving tools?

What causes chatter marks on the sides of the cut?

How do I set cutter depth when using the depth nose?

Are there any guidelines for selecting optimum engraving depths?

Is there a way to drill holes using my engraving machine?

What are the techniques required for engraving coated pens?

What is profiling?

What are the differences between half-round and quarter-round cutters?