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Electric

Air

	For Use On For Use On

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Carbide

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	Stroke Speed Control Stroke Speed Control

Adjustable

Fixed

	Tip Style Tip Style

	Plug Type Plug Type

Two Prong

Three Prong

	Cord Length Cord Length

	Strokes per Minute Strokes per Minute

	Current Current

0.1A

0.2A

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Weight Weight

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	Hose ID Hose ID

1/8"

3/16"

	Hose Length Hose Length

6 ft.

8 ft.

	Tip Size Tip Size

	Fine
	Medium
	Bold

	Overall Depth Overall Depth

10"

18"

	Overall Height Overall Height

10"

13"

	Overall Width Overall Width

16"

	Output Power Output Power

1,500W

2,500W

	Stylus Cord Length Stylus Cord Length

3 1/2 ft.

5 ft.

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40 Products

Electric Engravers with Carbide Tip

Use the knob on the side to adjust speed and control the depth of your marks.

Engravers

Strokes per Minute	Current	Voltage	Weight, lbs.	Tip Style	For Use On	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Specifications Met	Includes		Each
7,200	0.2A	120V AC	0.8	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Two Prong	5	UL Listed	Letter and Number Stencil Set: One each of 0-9, A-Z, Forward Slash (/), and Dash (-)	000000	000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	000000	00000
Diamond	Point	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	000000	00000

High-Strength Electric Engravers with Carbide Tip

This engraver has a wider range of depth settings and produces less vibration for smoother writing. Use the wheel on the side to adjust speed and control the depth of your marks.

Engravers

Strokes per Minute	Current	Voltage	Weight, lbs.	Tip Style	For Use On	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
7,200	1A	120V AC	0.9	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Three Prong	7	000000	0000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	000000	000000
Diamond	Point	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	000000	00000

Lightweight Electric Engravers with Steel, Carbide, and Diamond Tips

Made of aluminum, this pen-shaped engraver is lightweight to reduce writing strain. It has two speed settings for controlling the depth of your marks.

Carbide tip is for general purpose engraving.

Steel tip is for engraving plastic.

Diamond tip allows you to engrave extra-hard materials such as stone, ceramic, and hard metal.

Engravers

Strokes per Minute	Current	Voltage	Weight, lbs.	Tip Style	Carbide For Use On	Steel For Use On	Diamond For Use On	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
7,200	0.1A	120V AC	0.6	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	Two Prong	6	0000000	000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Steel	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	00000
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	0000
Diamond	Point	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	0000000	00000

High-Strength Electric Engravers with Carbide and Diamond Tips

This engraver has a wider range of depth settings and produces less vibration for smoother writing. Use the wheel on the side to adjust speed and control the depth of your marks.

Carbide tip is for general purpose engraving.

Diamond tip allows you to engrave extra-hard materials such as stone, ceramic, and hard metal.

Engravers

Strokes per Minute	Current	Voltage	Weight, lbs.	Tip Style	Carbide For Use On	Diamond For Use On	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
7,200	1A	120V AC	0.9	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	Three Prong	7	0000000	0000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	000000	000000
Diamond	Point	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	000000	00000

Electric Engravers with Carbide and Diamond Tips

Use the knob on the side to adjust speed and control the depth of your marks.

Carbide tip is for general purpose engraving.

Diamond tip allows you to engrave extra-hard materials such as stone, ceramic, and hard metal.

Engravers

Strokes per Minute	Current	Voltage	Weight, lbs.	Tip Style	Carbide For Use On	Diamond For Use On	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Specifications Met	Includes		Each
7,200	0.2A	120V AC	0.8	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	Two Prong	5	UL Listed	Letter and Number Stencil Set: One each of 0-9, A-Z, Forward Slash (/), and Dash (-)	000000	000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	000000	00000
Diamond	Point	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	000000	00000

Air-Powered Engravers with Carbide Tip

Connect these engravers to a compressed air line. Higher strokes per minute means they cut more smoothly than electric engravers.

Engraver with adjustable speed allows you to modify the airflow so you can select the power to best suit your application.

Engravers

Fixed Speed

Adjustable Speed

Engravers
			Hose										Replacement Cutting Tips
Stroke Speed Control	Strokes per Minute	Flow Rate	ID	Lg.	Gender	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Weight, lbs.	Tip Style	For Use On		Each		Each
Fixed	30,000	1.1 cfm @ 90 psi	1/8"	6 ft.	Female	1/4	NPT	0.3	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000
Adjustable	13,500	1.1 cfm @ 90 psi	3/16"	8 ft.	Male	1/4	NPT	0.3	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	000000	000000	00

Replacement Air Hose for Adjustable Engravers	Each	000000
Replacement Filter for Adjustable Engravers	Each	00000
Replacement Cutting Tip Holder for Adjustable Engravers	Each	00000

Cutting Tips for Adjustable Engravers

Point Tip

Flat Tip

Angled Chisel Tip

Flat Chisel Tip

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	000000
Steel	Flat	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	00000
Steel	Angled Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	000000
Steel	Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	000000

Air-Powered Engraver Kits with Steel and Carbide Tips

Includes an engraver, four interchangeable tips, a tip holder, an air filter, and a portable case. Connect these engravers to a compressed air line. Higher strokes per minute means they cut more smoothly than electric engravers.

Angled chisel tip is used for cleaning weld beads. Requires tip holder for operation.

Flat tip can be ground to a shape that suits your application. Requires tip holder for operation.

Flat chisel tip works well for scaling and deburring. Requires tip holder for operation.

Engraver Kits

Tip Holder

			Hose
Stroke Speed Control	Strokes per Minute	Flow Rate	ID	Lg., ft.	Gender	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Weight, lbs.	Carbide Tip Style	Steel Tip Style	Carbide For Use On	Steel For Use On	Includes		Each
Adjustable	13,500	1.1 cfm @ 90 psi	3/16"	8	Male	NPT	1/4	0.3	Point	Angled Chisel, Flat, Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	Air Filter, Carrying Case, Tip Holder	0000000	0000000

Replacement Air Hose	Each	000000
Replacement Filter	Each	00000
Replacement Cutting Tip Holder	Each	00000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Point Tip

Flat Tip

Angled Chisel Tip

Flat Chisel Tip

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Black Oxide, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	000000
Steel	Flat	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	00000
Steel	Angled Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	000000
Steel	Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	000000

Reducing Engravers

Make quick, precise marks of varying sizes. As you trace stencils with one end of the engraving arm, the other end engraves them into your surface. Also known as pantographs, these engravers create reduced and one-to-one character sizes to fit your workpiece. The rotating cutter spindle allows for detailed work and smooth lines.

Use the carbide tip to rout plastic so the core color is revealed.

Engraver comes with a brass letter and number stencil set that can be used to create 25 different character heights. Includes 0-9, A-Z, 30 spacers, and a punctuation set of &, period, comma, dash, apostrophe, quotation marks, colon, and semicolon.

Engravers

			Max. Engraving		Tracing Platform				Overall			Tip
Stroke Speed Control	Strokes per Minute	Voltage	Wd.	Lg.	Wd.	Lg.	For Max. Material Thick.	Engraving Ratio	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Wd. (Material)	Style	Carbide For Use On	Diamond For Use On	Plug Type		Each
Fixed	18,000	120V AC	5"	9 1/2"	6"	16"	1 3/4"	1:1 to 7:1	13"	16"	18"	0.02" (Carbide) 0.03" (Carbide) 0.02" (Diamond)	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber, Wood	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	Three Prong	00000000	000000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On	Choose a Tip Wd.		Each
Carbide	Point	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber, Wood	0.02", 0.03", 0.06"	00000000	000000
Carbide	Point	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Tin	0.03", 0.06"	00000000	00000
Diamond	Point	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic Plastic, Steel, Stone	0.02"	00000000	00000

Replacement Character Sets

Material	Includes		Each
Brass	30 each of Blank ( );One each of 0-9 and A-Z;One each of Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Colon (:), Comma (,), Dash (-), Period (.), Quotation Marks ("), and Semicolon (;)	00000000	0000000

Arc Engravers

Melt surface material and create marks without vibration. Write with the metal tip like a pencil. A knob allows you to control the depth and width of the marks. Welding goggles are recommended for use with these machines.

Carbide tips resist wear better than the copper tip.

Engravers

Engravers
	Output			Overall														Replacement Stylus Cords
No. of Heat Levels	Power	Voltage	Input Voltage	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Tip Style	Carbide Tip Size	Copper Tip Size	For Use On	Stylus Cord Lg., ft.	Handle Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each		Each
12	1,500W	2.7V	120V AC	8"	6"	8"	Point	Fine, Medium, Bold	Medium	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	3 1/2	Cork	Three Prong	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
15	1,500W	2.7V	120V AC	8"	6"	8"	Point	Fine, Medium, Bold	Medium	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	3 1/2	Cork	Three Prong	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Replacement Handle

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Each

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Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Size	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide
Fine	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Medium	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
Bold	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
Copper
Medium	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
Bold	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000

High-Strength Arc Engravers

More voltage allows you to engrave on heavy scale and rusted metal. Melt surface material and create marks without vibration. Write with the metal tip like a pencil. A knob allows you to control the depth and width of the marks. Welding goggles are recommended for use with this machine.

Carbide tips resist wear better than the copper tip.

Engravers

	Output			Overall
No. of Heat Levels	Power	Voltage	Input Voltage	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Tip Style	Carbide Tip Size	Copper Tip Size	For Use On	Stylus Cord Lg., ft.	Handle Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each
30	2,500W	4.3V	120V AC	10"	8"	10"	Point	Fine, Medium, Bold	Medium, Bold	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	5	Cork	Three Prong	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	0000000	000000000

Replacement Handle	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Stylus Cord (5-ft. Lg.)	0000000	Each	000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Size	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide
Fine	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Medium	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
Bold	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
Copper
Medium	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
Bold	Point	Black Oxide, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000