CNC ENGRAVINGS
Durable, elegant, high quality.
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Advantages of engraving
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Wide range of colours
You can choose from 16 RAL colours for your engraving design. Additional colour shades are available on request.
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CNC precision
The finest lines, small lettering or technical symbols – CNC engraving ensures precise, long-lasting results.
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Elegant appearance
The engraving creates a refined, precise appearance with depth and a polished finish.
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Indestructible
Engravings are wear-resistant, heat-resistant, and resistant to chemicals.
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CNC engravings
CNC-milled engravings deliver exceptional detail and maximum precision – from simple markings to intricate designs on aluminium. This technique ensures long-lasting, permanently legible results that withstand even the most demanding conditions. The engraving depth provides a tangible texture and a premium, three-dimensional appearance – ideal for high-quality control panels, signage, and precision-milled components.
A laptop symbolises the free Front Panel Designer software for creating engravings on front panels, alongside a close-up view of milling traces shown in path view.
How it works
The Front Panel Designer offers a wide range of fonts and engraving elements such as lines, circles, and rectangles – everything can be placed and customized directly on your front panel. For more complex designs, such as company logos, you can import your own engraving files (PLT, CNC, HPGL). Need assistance? Our engraving service can create an engravable file based on your template upon request.
Colour & material configurator
Front panel with material and colour selection
Material specifications
Hardened surface
Matt and scratch-free front*
Bright (silver-coloured) milled edges**
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The rear may have traces of machining.
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Additional edge options: Sanding, Subsequent anodizing
In stock material thicknesses (mm)
2 - 2,5 - 3
Electrically conductive rear
Not available for this material
Suitable for UV printing
Yes
Engraving colours
RAL
Aluminium
Anodized
Powder-coated
Material specifications
Hardened surface
Matt and scratch-free front*
Bright (silver-coloured) milled edges**
*
The rear may have traces of machining.
**
Additional edge options: Sanding, Subsequent anodizing
In stock material thicknesses (mm)
2 - 2,5 - 3
Electrically conductive rear
Not available for this material
Suitable for UV printing
Yes
Printing or engraving – which is better?
Whether UV printing or engraving: each method offers distinct advantages. Our comparison table highlights the differences at a glance – helping you choose the ideal solution for your project.
UV PRINTING
UV direct printing (4c + white)
 Production processes
ENGRAVING
CNC milling machine
anodized aluminium Material selection all materials
for large-scale designs or high production volumes Price advantage for a few (simple) characters
jpg, png, tiff, pdf File format cnc, plt, hpgl
wide colour gamut Colour variety 16 RAL colours available, almost all RAL Classic shades available to order
true-to-life representation Special feature Elegant, high-quality appearance and tactile properties
High durability and UV resistance Durability Indestructible / highly durable
Front panels and signs for moderate use Applications Control panels and machined parts for demanding applications
Tip
Combine printing and engraving
Production processes
UV PRINTING
UV direct printing (4c + white)
ENGRAVING
CNC milling machine
Material selection
anodized aluminium all materials
Price advantage
for large-scale designs or high production volumes for a few (simple) characters
File format
jpg, png, tiff, pdf cnc, plt, hpgl
Colour variety
wide colour gamut 16 RAL colours available, almost all RAL Classic shades available to order
Special feature
true-to-life representation Elegant, high-quality appearance and tactile properties
Durability
High durability and UV resistance Indestructible / highly durable
Applications
Front panels and signs for moderate use Control panels and machined parts for demanding applications
Tip
Combine printing and engraving
Left side of a guide rail for a milling head.Right side of a guide rail for a milling head.Close-up of a milling head on a Datron milling machine.Close-up of a milling head on a Datron milling machine.Close-up of a milling head on a Datron milling machine.
Questions about engraving technology?
Our team will be happy to advise you on your project. You can find reference projects in our product gallery.
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Select colour and surface
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Aluminium Anodized
Aluminium Powder-coated
Select engraving colour
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Luminous yellow (RAL 1026)
Luminous yellow (RAL 1026)
Pastel orange (RAL 2003)
Pastel orange (RAL 2003)
Raspberry red (RAL 3027)
Raspberry red (RAL 3027)
Signal red (RAL 3001)
Signal red (RAL 3001)
Light blue (RAL 5012)
Light blue (RAL 5012)
Sky blue (RAL 5015)
Sky blue (RAL 5015)
Gentian blue (RAL 5010)
Gentian blue (RAL 5010)
Night blue (RAL 5022)
Night blue (RAL 5022)
Turquoise blue (RAL 5018)
Turquoise blue (RAL 5018)
Luminous green (RAL 6038)
Luminous green (RAL 6038)
Mint green (RAL 6029)
Mint green (RAL 6029)
Ochre brown (RAL 8001)
Ochre brown (RAL 8001)
Jet black (RAL 9005)
Jet black (RAL 9005)
Graphite grey (RAL 7024)
Graphite grey (RAL 7024)
Signal grey (RAL 7004)
Signal grey (RAL 7004)
Pure white (RAL 9010)
Pure white (RAL 9010)