Vector for Engraving

A lot of our vector drawings are for engravers who tell us they will use the vector file for relief engraving, laser engraving, sandblasting, or etching. I am guessing these are some of the few process left that must have vector art. Although I have never actually used an engraving machine or tool, I have been preparing vector graphics since 2000 for many different purposes including engraving and sign cutting.

Here are some photos from our latest project:

The above is a photo of the original image. The engraver needs this image reproduced in vector format but slightly different for a different type of engraving.

This is the vector line drawing that was prepared as per specific requirements, in this case with .25 inch space between all major objects.

For the sandblasting method the black areas above will be sandblasted off leaving the white areas raised.

Thanks to Earth Surface Engraving for sending work-in-progress photo above, and the final engraved product below.

For more photos of this and other projects and information regarding vector graphics for engraving, please visit Gomez Graphics