Machines

+Mini ME

Sheet Plastics

+Micromatt

+Satin

Sheet Metals

+Brass

+Stainless Steel

Sundry Items

+Filler Paint

+Filler Wax

+Bobble Chain

Use this section to help choose the correct cutter type, speed (rpm)
and lubrication (if necessary) for your application. If in doubt call our materials hotline 0845 850 0002.

Rotary engraving describes engraving with a rotating cutting tool in a rotating spindle. The rotating cutter cuts into the material to a predetermined depth producing a groove the same shape and dimension of the cutter.  Rotary engraving is suitable for many materials including plastics, wood and metals.

Use this cutter selector chart to choose the correct cutter type, if in doubt call our cutters hotline 0845 850 0002.

Click on the material or cutter type for detailed descriptions.

Key  = Compatible,         = Recommended

Cutter Selector Chart

Cutter Speed (rpm)

Speeds are for guidance only and will vary with tip size* of cutter, speed of cut and depth of cut; *examples given are for a “B” tip cutter. As a rule of thumb for a larger tip size or deeper cut increase rpm.

Cutter Lubrication Chart

Use this Lubrication chart to choose the ideal lubricant for your application.

Many materials can be cut without cutting oils or lubricants however other materials require lubrication to achieve quality results and extend cutter life. Lubricants cool the cutter and prevent  swarf (chips) from sticking to the cut edge. Using lubrication even on materials that could be cut dry will often improve the quality of the cut and extend cutter life. The following are given as guidelines.

Key  = SureKut              = Boelube                  = Silicon polish

Factory & Warehouse: Unit 4 Faraday Close, Pattinson Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 8QJ UK
Laser Sales and Technical Support: Unit 8 Windmill Farm Business Centre, Bartley Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4DB
Rotary Engraver Sales: Office 4, Unit One, 22-28 Moorfield Road, Slyfield, Surrey, GU1 1RU UK
Trotec Laser Ltd are members of the Trodat Group Reg. No. 6034809 England, Wharton Street, Birmingham B7 5TR