Technical Capabilities

At Silver Lining Engraving, we utilize industrial-grade equipment to provide precision marking, deep engraving, and high-resolution color printing. Below are the technical envelopes and material compatibilities for our primary systems.

1. 50-Watt Fiber Laser (Precision Metal Marking)

Best for: Permanent serial numbers, deep metal engraving, and high-contrast marking on industrial components.

Specification Value
Max Engraving Size 12" x 12"
Laser Source 50W Q-Switched Fiber
Compatible Materials Glass, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Aluminum (Anodized & Raw), Brass, Copper, Titanium, Cast Iron, and Tool Steels.
Primary Use Case Asset tags, Knife blades, Firearm engraving, Cast Iron pans, Metal Business Cards, AirPods, Ceramic Pizza stones, Trophy tags.


2. 35-Watt CO2 Laser (Organic & Coated Materials)

Best for: Clean cuts in wood/acrylic and high-speed marking on powder-coated surfaces like tumblers.

Specification Value
Max Engraving Size 18" x 24"
Laser Source 35W Epilog CO2
Compatible Materials Wood, Acrylic, Glass, Leather, Powder-Coated Metals (YETI/RTIC), Stone, and Paper.
Primary Use Case Personalized drinkware, custom signage, wood awards, glass, plastic, and leather patches.

 

3. Procolored V6 UV Printer (High-Resolution Color)

Best for: Full-color logos, photographic reproduction, and white-ink printing on dark or clear substrates.

Specification Value
Max Printing Size 6.5" x 11" x 4"
DPI 1440 x 1440
Technology UV-LED with CMYK + White Ink
Durability UV ink is resistant to abrasion and chemicals.  It forms a strong direct-to-substrate polymer bond.
Compatible Materials Acrylic, Plastic, Metal, Wood, Glass, Stone, and Ceramic.
Primary Use Case Full-color corporate branding, photographic acrylic blocks, and "tactile" 3D-textured prints.

 

Material Compatibility Matrix

Use this table to determine which process is right for your project:

Material Fiber Laser CO2 Laser UV Printer
Raw Metal Engrave N/A Print
Anodized/Coated Metal Engrave Strip Print
Acrylic N/A Cut/Engrave Print
Wood N/A Cut/Engrave Print
Glass N/A Engrave Print
Plastic Engrave Cut/Engrave Print
Ceramic Engrave Engrave Print
Stone Engrave Engrave Print