HOW FAST CAN I ENGRAVE? Engraving speeds on Kern Laser systems typically range from 100 to 150 inches per second for standard surface engraving applications. This process utilizes relatively lower laser power to create clean, shallow markings on the material surface without significant depth removal, making it ideal for logos, text, serial numbers, and decorative surface detailing.
For 3D engraving — which involves machining actual depth into the material, usually ranging from 3/16” to 1/4” — the operating speeds are noticeably reduced, generally falling between 20 and 45 inches per second. The exact speed within this range depends heavily on several factors, including the complexity and intricacy of the design pattern, the level of detail required, the type of material being processed, and the targeted depth consistency. More intricate, fine-detailed 3D patterns will typically run at the lower end of the speed range to ensure precision and quality.