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.

  • New Contest for Vision Owners

    Published On: October 20, 2011

    Have you been running your Vision machine for years? We know our machines are dependable... but we would like to find the oldest Vision machine still in operation. The person that enters the oldest running Vision machine into our contest by November 11, 2011 will win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

  • Engraving Into Metal

    Published On: October 19, 2011

    This blog post refers to engraving INTO metals (more than a few thousandths deep) as opposed to engraving on metals (burnishing or dragging). Engraving into metal has its own unique challenges, with many variables and options.

  • Troubleshooting: Cutter Not Penetrating Material

    Published On: October 17, 2011

    Is your cutter not correctly penetrating your engraving material? This could be caused by a few different problems. Try these tips to correct the problem:

  • How to Re-Engrave One Section of a Job

    Published On: October 7, 2011

    The proximity restart feature works is any Vision machine that uses a Series 3 controller (including the pendant). It is used to re-engrave a job starting from a position other than the beginning of the job. This is very useful if a job has been completed but part of the job did not engrave completely.

  • Burnishing

    Published On: October 3, 2011

    Burnishing is an engraving technique that produces distinctive, highly visible results on metal, particularly color coated metal. Burnishing removes the top layer, or color coating, exposing the bare metal. The best results are obtained by using very light spindle pressure, preferably with an EZ-Rider or Featherweight burnishing adapter.

  • Vision PRO Quick Tip: Welding Tools

    Published On: September 29, 2011

    The Welding tool in our Vision PRO engraving tool is one you should become familiar with. It easily deletes overlapping vectors (lines) giving you a cleaner engraving. For example, when engraving script fonts, the lines of the letters may overlap.