The Vision Engraving Blog

Vision engraving machines and CNC routers are built to help businesses turn ideas into precision-crafted products. Engineered in the USA and trusted across industries, Vision systems deliver the accuracy, durability, and flexibility needed for both high-volume production and custom fabrication. From ADA-compliant signage and industrial parts marking to awards, personalized products, control panels, and architectural elements, Vision technology supports a wide range of applications. Our machines process materials such as metal, plastic, acrylic, and wood, making it easier to expand capabilities, bring production in-house, and maintain consistent professional results. Designed with real-world workflows in mind, Vision systems combine intuitive software with robust construction to help streamline operations and maximize efficiency. Whether you are scaling production or diversifying your offerings, Vision CNC routers and engraving machines provide the reliability and performance modern shops demand. Explore the applications below to discover how Vision technology can help your business grow with confidence.

  • How to make sure your plate, grid, and line style show up on screen

    Published On: October 19, 2016

    If you have the plate, grid (only applies to Vision 8 and 9 Expert and Pro versions), or line style option not showing on screen in the Vision software, here is how...

  • Making a Telecaster Style Guitar Pick Guard on the 1612 Engraving Machine Part 5: Making a Custom Pick-Guard

    Published On: October 19, 2016

    Making a Custom Pick-Guard on the 1612 Pro Engraving Machine Click link to watch our Making a Guitar Pick-Guard Video. We finished machining the Guitar Body in Part 4, now in Part...

  • How to do crosshatch fill pattern with diamond drag

    Published On: September 14, 2016

    Doing a crosshatch fill will give a diamond grid look to the object you are doing the diamond drag on. For this example we have a 4 point star.  Select the star,...

  • Making a Telecaster Style Guitar on the 2550 CNC Router Part 4: Machining The Back

    Published On: September 14, 2016

    Machining the Back Side of the Guitar Blank In part 4 of making a Telecaster Style Guitar Body on the 2550 CNC Router, we will be machining the back of the Guitar...

  • Making a Telecaster Style Guitar on the 2550 CNC Router Part 3: Bits & Cuts

    Published On: August 15, 2016

    When Making a Telecaster Guitar Choose the Best Bits to Make the Right Cuts This is Part 3 in our making a Telecaster Guitar Body on the 2550 CNC Router Blog...

  • How to calculate feed rate for a router bit from a table (63-712)

    Published On: August 15, 2016

    If you have purchased a 3HP high speed routing spindle from Vision you would have received a general purpose hard plastic routing bit. This is a single fluted end mill from the...