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    Laser engraving / metal stamping

    Heh all :)

    Does anyone have any experience with laser engraving or metal stamping? Im really wanting to try and do some metal keyrings etc but i think some are stamped and some laser but im not 100% where to start.

    I googled laser engraving machine but not sure that gave me much help so i thought id ask the boys (and girls) in the know :)

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    Stamping requires some practice to get right and you are limited to the font you purchase. Laser engraving would require a significant investment.

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    If you're artistic and have a reasonably steady hand you could use an electric (vibrating) pen -

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J4GRC...a-577629939777

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    We do quite a bit of laser engraving. If you want to engrave onto metals then you will need either a fiber laser source, or use a marking paste with a CO2 machine. If you are considering this as an income source dont waste your money on some Ebay type £400 ish thing. Laser engraving ( as opposed to cutting with a laser, needs decent kit, otherwise you will sit and watch a machine for an hour earn yourself a couple of £'s )

    You may be better off buying a rotary engraver or the stamp kit. A decent rotary will set you back £4,000 ish similar in a laser (fiber galvo) £8-9,000. Its not a cheap business to enter if you want speed and versatility.

    The machines are expensive for a reason.

    Good luck

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