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.

  • Using the Measure Feature to Engrave a Irregular Shaped Item

    Published On: August 1, 2012

    Please Note: This is for the VE810 machine and larger and equipped with a red dot laser pointer only. It can be challenging to correctly position text and/or graphics on irregular shaped...

  • Quick Tip – Copying Text from a Text File to Create a Multi-Plate

    Published On: July 2, 2012

    Entering data manually to create a multi-plate is not only time consuming, but you risk entering the wrong info. You can quickly and easily transfer data from one source to another, for example, from a database, by creating a multi-plate object.

  • Vision Series 4 Controller:The Next Generation in Motion Controllers

    Published On: June 26, 2012

    Introducing the next generation of motion controllers, the Vision Series 4 Controller. The new generation controller will be used on all Phoenix 1212, 16 Series, MAX Series, 24 Series, and 25 Series engraving machines and cnc routers.

  • Vision 9: Our Favorite Features

    Published On: May 24, 2012

    Our new engraving software, Vision 9, has many new features to make the design and engraving process easier for you. Vision has added and improved many capabilities including improved text tools, advanced vectorization tools, and new production tools.

  • Getting Started: Solutions to Common Engraving Problems

    Published On: May 11, 2012

    We hear many common questions arise when someone is just starting out in the engraving business or learning to engrave on a new material. I thought I would take a moment to address a few of the most common engraving issues, and solutions to these problems.

  • Vectorizing Bitmaps in Vision Express 9 Engraving Software

    Published On: April 24, 2012

    Customers often bring in a printed logo or image that they would like to have engraved. Once scanned, these raster images can easily be imported into Vision Express 9 and converted into vector artwork. Vision engravers are vector based, and require vector lines in order to follow a path for engraving. Vector conversion is extremely simple to achieve in Vision Express 9 (and Vision Expert 9 & Pro 9). Vector outlines are automatically created as the bitmap is imported in the drawing.