Laser engraving on stone. We have at our disposal the latest high-precision equipment and many years of experience in the use of laser technologies, responsible employees, which allows us to perform high-quality laser engraving on stone in a matter of minutes.
Order stone engraving from our company. We will develop a design project and apply a high-quality image or text to the stone surface. Its integrity will not be affected and its strength will not decrease. In the future, the finished products will become a wonderful decoration or gift.
Laser engraving on stone: subtleties and nuances
The origins of the unique art of stone processing go back to ancient times. Stone products are considered a symbol of wealth and emphasize the pride and independence of their owner.
One of the main methods of stone processing is professional laser engraving. This method has its own characteristics, since the specialist must necessarily take into account the characteristics of the stone he has chosen. As a rule, natural stones with a smooth surface are used as raw materials - basalt, marble, granite, etc. The more uniform the structure of the stone, the greater the chance of the master to achieve high-quality results in the engraving process.
Laser engraving is often compared to a stone surface treatment method such as matting. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to carry out deep engraving, since the laser beam quickly melts the working material and does not allow you to enjoy the result.
The optimal result of laser engraving is achieved if the specialist uses a flat surface to work with. In practice, this approach is often used in the manufacture of decorations. In addition, modern industry produces special ceramic slabs, the properties of which ideally meet the requirements of laser engraving technology. The final engraving result depends on the type of stone material used.
The laser engraving process can be divided into several stages:
- preliminary selection of a file suitable for work;
- preparation of working material;
- drawing an image.
Engraving on precious stones
High-quality use of the laser engraving method implies careful grinding of the top layer of the stone. As a rule, the specialist tries not to exceed the depth by 0.3 mm, however, in some situations (if technology requires) this value can be increased. As for the thickness of the laser beam, it is 0.01 mm. The final image is quite realistic.
The laser engraving process takes less than one hour. It takes from 1 to 3 hours to properly prepare raster file for work. The preparation phase must be given special attention, since the success of the effective completion of engraving depends on the quality of the stone surface.
Laser engraving technology is based on the use of a CO2 laser. High quality innovative equipment that is used in modern industry, allows you to process a wide variety of materials - wood, leather, acrylic, fabrics, etc.
Prices for laser engraving on stone
| Material | Price for circulation (RUB/cm2) | ||||
| 1-30 pcs. | 31-100 pcs. | 101-500 pcs. | from 501 pcs. | from 1001 pcs. | |
| Engraving on stone | 15 RURub. | 12 rub.ub. | 11 rub. | 9 rub. | Price is negotiable |
| *Prices do not include the cost of material per 1 cm2. Engraving depth in 1-2 passes | |||||
| Additional services | Production time for a single order without preparatory work | |
| Laser engraving on stone with grout - silver/gold | from 500 rub. | up to 9 minutes |
| Making stone pedestals | from 500 rub. |
up to 9 minutes |
| made of stone | from 1000 rub. | up to 9 minutes |
| made of stone | from 500 rub. | up to 9 minutes |
| Stone figures | from 1000 rub. | up to 9 minutes |
Laser engraving on stone is one of the most popular methods of processing this material. The use of this method requires highly qualified specialists and knowledge of many nuances regarding the properties of a particular type of stone. Mostly, natural ornamental materials are used that have a smooth surface - granite, marble, basalt, which are best suited for stone engraving. Moscow, like other megacities, provides ample opportunities for the execution of design solutions. There are several companies in the capital where stone engraving can be done quickly and with high quality. One of the leading companies in this market is our company, which has great experience performing these works.
Stone engraving is an ancient craft, known already at the end of the Middle Ages. However, it was the invention of the laser engraving machine that made it possible to significantly simplify and speed up this labor-intensive operation, and make it more technologically advanced. The time for engraving on stone in Moscow and other cities where this equipment is used has decreased tenfold. In addition, a large amount of work using laser machine can be performed by one person, and he only sets the basic parameters, and a computer program manages the process.
Laser engraving technology on stone
Creating an image on stone is a multi-stage process. The sequence of operations is as follows:
- Selection of necessary for stone engravings file. To apply a high-quality inscription or drawing to a stone surface, you need a vector file in *.cdr format (created in CorelDraw) or *.eps format (obtained using Adobe programs Illustrator);
- Selection of processed material. Our company is ready to work both with the customer’s material and with your own stone;
- Processing work surface– degreasing, removing dust, dirt, grinding;
- Direct application of the image.
Special machines are used for laser engraving on stone. Typically, this operation is performed using carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers. When a laser machine operates, a focused beam moves across the surface being processed. At the expense of locally high temperature in the place where the beam passes over the stone, part of the material is removed from the surface (the depth of the resulting relief is no more than 0.3 mm). If greater depth is required, the beam makes repeated passes over the already applied text or drawing. The beam thickness is no more than 10 microns. The laser machine includes a numerical control (CNC) unit. This ensures a high degree of accuracy when engraving on stone. The image turns out exactly as the customer wanted it to be, without distortion - according to the approved original layout.
Laser engraving on stone, the price of which depends on the volume and complexity of the work, is excellent for processing marble, granite, and other ornamental and semi-precious minerals. When a laser beam passes through, the stone becomes slightly sintered and microcracks appear. It is they together, arranged according to the algorithm specified by the program, that form the applied image. It turns out matte and has a white color. Therefore, it looks most impressive when laser engraved on a stone of a dark shade.
Most types of stone are easy to laser process, but there are some limitations. It is highly desirable that the material be homogeneous - without voids or foreign inclusions. In addition, there are restrictions on the dimensions and weight of the processed sample. The maximum permissible size is 600 x 400 mm. The maximum permissible weight is 6 kg. These requirements are related to the peculiarities of stone engraving technology.
The main advantages of laser engraving on stone
If you decide to order stone engraving in Moscow, you have made the right choice. At the same time, it is laser technology that allows us to achieve the optimal balance between the quality of the finished product, its price and the order completion time. The main advantages of laser engraving on stone are as follows:
High processing speed. As a result, the cost of producing one copy is lower than with mechanical (milling) engraving. If you live in the capital or in the Moscow region, most likely, engraving on a stone in Moscow will be carried out within a few hours, so the client will be able to receive his order on the same day;
High quality and accuracy of applied text or graphic images. These properties are due to the thinness and high resolution focused laser beam;
There is no mechanical contact with the stone, which also has a positive effect on the accuracy of engraving. In addition, the possibility of accidental damage to the material is excluded;
High productivity due to technology features;
Durability of the printed image. It is explained not only by the strength and wear resistance of the material itself. The technology of laser engraving on stone involves creating a relief image without applying paint. This image cannot be erased even on purpose. Therefore, before starting work, our company’s specialists carefully discuss all the details with the customer, the original layout is approved by both parties;
No need to secure the sample due to the non-contact processing method
No need to replace working tools. Mills and cutters wear out over time and sometimes break, so additional costs are required to purchase and replace them. This does not happen with laser equipment;
No chips or small stone fragments. As a result, there is no need to carry out thorough cleaning after completing stone engraving;
The ability to apply the most complex images with a high degree of realism. This is why many clients order portrait engraving using the stone laser method.
The emergence of laser machines for processing various materials (including natural stone) has opened up many additional features in traditional crafts, and also contributed to the creation of new types of services. It is worth noting that laser engraving on stone is an almost universal method. With the exception of the above-mentioned restrictions on structure, overall dimensions and weight, it is possible to produce high-quality laser processing of almost all varieties of natural minerals and even some precious and semi-precious stones. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the beam power must be sufficient to obtain an image of the required depth on the mineral.
Using a laser machine, you can apply memorable inscriptions, logos, and other text and graphic images on gifts, office accessories, diplomas, and souvenirs. In addition, laser engraving of stone in Moscow is widely used in the field of funeral services(in the manufacture of memorial plaques).
By appearance end result Engraving on stone can vary significantly depending on its specific rock and the depth of the image. Marble in particular provides the greatest contrast. Drawings and inscriptions on it are visible from a great distance. Granite is less homogeneous, so differences in shades white it is more noticeable, and the transitions are smoother and more gradual.
Where to get an engraving on a stone in Moscow
Are you planning to order stone engraving? We advise you to use the services of our company. We have modern high-tech equipment. Our specialists have extensive experience in using laser materials processing technology. Thanks to these and many other advantages, we are able to carry out laser engraving on stone in a few minutes, ensuring high quality and accuracy of the applied information.
Samples are processed in accordance with the original layouts. We can work both according to standard, pre-developed sketches, and as part of an individual order. If the client has questions, our specialists will answer them and provide detailed advice.
After agreeing on the order, we begin to execute it, and very soon you can receive finished product, which can be an excellent interior decoration or a reminder of a pleasant event. Or maybe you want to give a gift to a colleague, relative, or loved one.
If you want to order stone engraving in Moscow and are interested in the cost of the work, contact our consultants. The price depends on many factors and is calculated individually in each case. To place an order, call us or fill out a special online application form on the company’s website.
Applying images of a ritual nature to the monument
| Portrait engraving | Cost, rub. |
| Color portrait size 24x30 cm | 35 000 |
| Color portrait size 29.7x42 cm | 60 000 |
| Size 24x30 machine | 5 000 |
| Size 24x30 manual | 10 000 |
| Photo retouching | 1 000 |
| Making letters, signs, drawings | Cost, rub. |
| Standard letter, number (from 1 to 199 pcs.) | 80 |
| Standard letter, number (from 200 pcs.) | 50 |
| Flowers, angels, branches, vignettes, symbolism, corners, technology | 800* |
| Landscape, icons (A3 format) | 3 000 |
| Framework | 2 500 |
| Handmade n/standard 1 sq.cm. | 30 |
| * - cost depends on image size | |
Nothing can make up for the loss of a loved one. But you can keep his memory alive. And not only in the soul. And here it is important that the tombstone looks decent, and the information contained on it perpetuates the memory of the deceased.
Engravings on the surface of the monument will indicate the last name, first name and patronymic of the deceased, and the dates of his life. The portrait will remind you of how he looked at the best time of his life. A lovingly chosen epitaph will convey the depth of grief of loved ones. Icons, images of flowers, crosses, and any other elements will give an idea of the personality of the deceased, his lifetime hobbies and your attitude towards him.
The visual impression of the tombstone depends on the quality of the engraving work. The size of the letters, the font, the text of the last parting words, the elements of patterns carved into the stone - various engraving elements make up the overall aesthetic image of the monument. It is important that they are performed efficiently and professionally.
At First Granite Corporation LLC you can order a ready-made version of the artistic design of a tombstone (catalog of ritual images) or order engraving work on monuments in the workshop according to your own sketch (price list for engraving work). You can tell a professional artist about your wishes and entrust him with drawing up a drawing.
In any case, you will be offered a catalog with a huge collection of fonts, epitaphs, vignettes, ornaments, religious symbols, and other images. But every photograph, portrait, or drawing you offer will be captured in stone.
The painting of the portrait on the monument will be done according to modern computer technologies, providing accurate, undistorted reproduction. The unconditional similarity of the photograph and the original, the quality of preserving the slightest detail of the image is guaranteed by the use of high-precision engraving equipment. The same can be said about applying text to a monument. Highly qualified engraving artists will not insult the memory of the deceased with rude or crooked execution; the text will be written beautifully and easy to read.
The engraved text will be painted or covered with gold leaf in a granite workshop at your request.
Hand or machine engraving
A tombstone is an architectural structure (in this case a slab or stele) that is installed on a grave to perpetuate memory. A manufactured tombstone is not a memorial structure until certain information appears on it, in the form of text or an image. At this transitional moment, the work of the artist begins, engraving information on the stele. IN modern conditions technological progress, such work can be performed by engraving machines (impact or laser type). The question arises - what kind of engraving should be used on the monument, manual or machine?
Let's consider the pros and cons of manual and machine engraving.
Machine engraving
Engraving with a machine makes it 100% similar to the original photograph, provided good quality photographs and granite. As practice shows, most photographs are of poor quality and require computer retouching. After such processing and engraving of the monument, the customer may remain dissatisfied, because the retouching and the original may differ. In addition, the engraving machine does not take into account the structure of the stone (impregnations, veins, and the color of some areas of granite).
The big disadvantage of machine engraving is the shallow penetration of the stone, which causes contamination, weathering, and burnout of the image. After some time, the image on the monument begins to fade and loses its original appearance.
Hand engraving
For hand engraving, great value has the professionalism of an artist. If the level of the master is high, then no machine can do the job better. Hand engraving of images is significantly different from machine engraving. The artist takes into account all the nuances and intuitively feels where to resort to a visual technique. The master can eliminate the flaws in the photograph, relying on his knowledge and experience. The artist always resorts to various techniques engraving, uses artistic graphic techniques, which a machine is not capable of doing, always working in the same plane.
Minus hand engraving one is not a professional master. When a master of his craft works on an image, the result exceeds all expectations.
Color engraving
Color portraits on monuments - this service is a fairly new approach to the image on stone, and in lately dials great popularity. People want to capture a person close to them as accurately as possible, as they remain in their memory, and pass on these memories to future generations.
But it happens that some organizations to which a person turns for this service try to dissuade the client from this idea, citing the fragility of such an image. However, this is not so, and they are guided not so much by concern for the client, but by the lack of specialists capable of fulfilling this type works
Today, modern materials and deep engraving technology make it possible not to worry about such an image. Special paints and fixing compounds will leave the colored layer untouched by external atmospheric factors for a long time. Take a car for example, how long does the paint last on it? But under the paint layer there is metal that rusts, but the stone is not subject to corrosion and this is its plus. And if you look into the past, where modern materials were absent, and look at the color images in the tombs of ancient kings, then what can we say about rock paintings that are more than a millennium old? Of course, nothing lasts forever and after many years the colors may fade, but the presence of deep engraving will always leave the opportunity to update the design without much difficulty.
First we prepare photo for engraving. At your request, we remove existing defects in the image. If necessary, we restore a photograph that has lost its appearance over time or is of poor quality. Taking into account the wishes of clients and established religious traditions, our artist will make inscriptions and develop a suitable design for the portrait. We can select several options for the design of the monument, so that you can then choose the one you like best.
Then the image prepared on the computer is transferred to the stone. It is best to choose the highest quality varieties of black granite (dolerite or gabbro) for engraving a portrait. Granite is probably one of the most durable natural materials. Artistic engraving on a good, high-quality stone, characterized by a uniform and fine-grained structure, will be resistant to atmospheric influences. This image will undoubtedly turn out very clear and will look the same beautiful even after a long time has passed after the installation of the monument.
It is worth noting that the engraving process is carried out using advanced engraving equipment. This ensures a photographic resemblance of the portrait to the one provided. original photo, accurate transmission of all halftones, perfectly even elegant letters and high-quality copying of drawings on stone.
If there is a material that successfully resists the effects of a laser beam, it is stone. Indeed, cut it with a laser, which can even cope with durable metal, impossible. But using a laser to engrave stone surfaces can be very effective.
For laser engraving of stones, special powerful CO2 machines are used. Our company is one of the few in Moscow that has such equipment. Therefore, if you have a need to engrave a stone, the Moscow Laser Center will be happy to fulfill orders of high complexity in the shortest possible time.
Examples of stone engraving works
What does the stone hide?
Our machines allow us to perform jewelry-precise work on materials such as granite, basalt, marble, ceramics, flint and even pebbles, which are used to make souvenirs. During laser processing, the beam directly affects the stone, so our craftsmen do not work according to templates. All manipulations during the work process are controlled by a special computer. As a result, the process takes only 10 - 15 minutes!
We can offer our clients:
- production of portraits and images on memorial plaques and ritual paraphernalia;
- signs from natural stone with logos and names of companies and institutions;
- original engraving of paperweights, stone decor, souvenirs and much more.
By ordering any product with laser engraving in our Center, you will receive an item that, thanks to the specific processing, will retain its quality appearance for many decades.
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