Best Laser Engraver
for Tumblers
Personalize tumbler cups with text, monograms,
logos, and artwork.
Best Laser Engraver
for Tumblers
Personalize tumbler cups with text, monograms, logos, and artwork.
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What Can You Make with a Tumbler Laser Engraver?
Custom tumblers have emerged as a stylish and functional accessory for everyday life. Brands like Yeti and Stanley stand out for their quality and durability, making them ideal candidates for laser engraving.
No matter the material, be it metal, plastic, or powder-coated surfaces, laser engraving machines can handle all. Whether it's a personalized gift, a branding item, or as a business, laser engravers can handle designs from simple to complex and detailed, including text, logos, monograms, and graphics.
How Does Laser Engraving Tumblers Work?
The laser engraving process removes the top layer of the material to reveal a contrasting color underneath, creating a permanent design without compromising the tumbler's structural integrity or insulation properties.
Given the cylindrical shape of tumblers, a rotary attachment is essential for achieving uniform engravings around their curved surfaces.
How Does Laser Engraving Tumblers Work?
The laser engraving process removes the top layer of the material to reveal a contrasting color underneath, creating a permanent design without compromising the tumbler's structural integrity or insulation properties.
Given the cylindrical shape of tumblers, a rotary attachment is essential for achieving uniform engravings around their curved surfaces.
Types of Laser Engravers for Tumbler Engraving
Matching Laser Types to Tumbler Materials
Laser engravers for metal tumblers (stainless steel)
Fiber laser engravers are best suited for engraving stainless steel tumblers as they can engrave metal directly. For DIY use, diode( blue or infrared light) lasers are also suitable options.
If you use a
To overcome this challenge with CO2 lasers, you need to apply a temporary coating to the stainless steel before engraving. Common choices include tempera paint or laser marking spray.
If your tumbler has a powder coat. It can be directly engraved by a fiber, diode or CO2 laser engraver.
Laser engravers for non-metallic tumblers, cups and glasses
CO2 laser engravers are the preferred choice for engraving on glass, ceramic, and plastic tumblers, cups, and mugs. This is because non-metallic materials readily absorb the wavelength of light emitted by a CO2 laser. Fiber laser engravers can also engrave plastic and ceramic drinkware.
Matching A Laser For Different Tumbler Shapes
There are irregular shapes of tumblers available on the market, such as Stanley tumblers with handles. Thus, you need a laser engraver with a rotary attachment that can cater to the common shapes and sizes of tumblers.
World's first 4-in-1 rotary attachment for laser engraver
The xTool RA2 Pro is the world's first 4-in-1 laser engraver rotary attachment that meets diverse needs of engraving on cylindrical and spherical objects.
Its chuck rotary mode is specifically tailored for tumblers, mugs, and cups, providing a secure grip and precise rotation. It can accommodate almost any shape and size of tumblers commonly available on the market.
For businesses looking to scale up tumbler engraving precision and efficiency, the RA2 Pro Plus can help enable optimal focus alignment and batch processing.
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Dual lasers for versatile engraving
Its 40W version is more than enough for engraving multiple materials besides just a stainless steel tumbler. Along with a 40W diode, a 2W infrared laser is also offered, dedicated to engraving metals and plastic.
Speed up to 600mm/s
The 40W S1 variant is aimed at small business owners. For home crafters and DIYers, a 20W and 10W smart version is also available. Each model engraves equally well, with maximum engraving speeds reaching 600mm/s.
Large working area
Internally, the machine’s bed size measures more than A3 sheet – ample for tumbler engraving. RA2 Pro, the key attachment for engraving on cylindrical objects, is also supported.
Curved surface engraving
The attachment can hold all sorts of tumblers, whether with uniform cross-sections or variables. S1 supports engraving on curved surfaces. Its Z-axis dynamically adjusts its position based on the surface curvature.
Precise positioning
S1 uses an advanced pin-point positioning system. You mark different points on the object, and the software automatically sketches the profile in real time.
Class 1 laser safety
It’s a Class 1 laser product that can be used safely at home without the use of any additional safety equipment. It’s got a laser-filtering lid, flame detection sensors, and lid-open safety stop protection.
Dual lasers for versatile engraving
Its 40W version is more than enough for engraving multiple materials besides just a stainless steel tumbler. Along with a 40W diode, a 2W infrared laser is also offered, dedicated to engraving metals and plastic.
Speed up to 600mm/s
The 40W S1 variant is aimed at small business owners. For home crafters and DIYers, a 20W and 10W smart version is also available. Each model engraves equally well, with maximum engraving speeds reaching 600mm/s.
Large working area
Internally, the machine’s bed size measures more than A3 sheet – ample for tumbler engraving. RA2 Pro, the key attachment for engraving on cylindrical objects, is also supported.
Curved surface engraving
The attachment can hold all sorts of tumblers, whether with uniform cross-sections or variables. S1 supports engraving on curved surfaces. Its Z-axis dynamically adjusts its position based on the surface curvature.
Precise positioning
S1 uses an advanced pin-point positioning system. You mark different points on the object, and the software automatically sketches the profile in real time.
Class 1 laser safety
It’s a Class 1 laser product that can be used safely at home without the use of any additional safety equipment. It’s got a laser-filtering lid, flame detection sensors, and lid-open safety stop protection.
Speed up to 4000mm/s
Engraving on tumblers is a task of seconds with F1. That’s possible due to a high engraving speed of 4000mm/s – a speed usually seen in industrial fiber laser engravers. No diode laser in the market comes near this speed.
UHD engraving
The F1 features an Ultra-Galvo system which is the main reason for its top speed. Besides that, it helps the machine achieve a motion accuracy of 0.00199mm and get UHD design prints on different materials.
Built-in dual lasers
F1 is one of the first diode laser engravers to feature dual-laser technology that can be switched through a single command. There’s a 10W diode laser and 2W Infrared Laser packed in the machine. Both can be used for engraving tumblers.
Handheld & portable
xTool F1’s hand-held design is its main specialty. Weighing just 4.6kg, it’s quite easy to carry on craft fairs for on-spot engraving. Despite its small size, F1 can easily accommodate xTool’s rotary attachment RA2 Pro.
Speed up to 4000mm/s
Engraving on tumblers is a task of seconds with F1. That’s possible due to a high engraving speed of 4000mm/s – a speed usually seen in industrial fiber laser engravers. No diode laser in the market comes near this speed.
UHD engraving
The F1 features an Ultra-Galvo system which is the main reason for its top speed. Besides that, it helps the machine achieve a motion accuracy of 0.00199mm and get UHD design prints on different materials.
Built-in dual lasers
F1 is one of the first diode laser engravers to feature dual-laser technology that can be switched through a single command. There’s a 10W diode laser and 2W Infrared Laser packed in the machine. Both can be used for engraving tumblers.
Handheld & portable
xTool F1’s hand-held design is its main specialty. Weighing just 4.6kg, it’s quite easy to carry on craft fairs for on-spot engraving. Despite its small size, F1 can easily accommodate xTool’s rotary attachment RA2 Pro.
Support for All Common Materials
F1 Ultra dual laser (fiber and diode) technology enables it to work on almost all materials. Fiber laser excels in engraving metals (steel, aluminum, brass, silver, etc.) and plastics while diode laser works efficiently on most common materials.
Expandable Workspace
Compared to other galvo-laser engravers, xTool F1 Ultra boasts 115% more workspace, measuring 220*220mm. The automated conveyor expands the workspace (220*500mm) and allows batch engraving on multiple items.
Fastest Ultra HD Engraving
20W fiber laser can deeply engrave materials and its pixel-algorithm lets you engrave with UHD. And that too with the highest engraving speed of 10,000 mm/s.
Curved Surface Engraving
Besides flat and rotary engraving (for cylindrical objects), F1 Ultra also supports curved surface engraving. Thanks to xTool’s exclusive 3D Curve Technology, it can tackle any curved surface. It scans the object to create a 3D surface map and dynamically adjusts focus to follow every contour precisely.
Smart Controls, Easier Operation
Controlling F1 Ultra is a breeze with user-friendly software, XCS. It has everything a beginner needs – a material settings Library, AI sketching, and hundreds of design templates. And the camera makes the prodution easy with workspace preview.
Fully Safe for Use
Unlike many high-powered fiber machines that leave their lasers exposed, the F1 Ultra boasts a fully enclosed design with a laser-filtering lid to protect your eyes. It also features an emergency stop button and an exhaust fan that actively removes smoke.
Support for all common materials
F1 Ultra dual laser engraving (fiber and diode) technology enables it to work on almost all materials. Fiber laser excels in engraving metals (steel, aluminum, brass, silver, etc.) and plastics while diode laser works efficiently on all common materials (wood, cardboard, leather, acrylic, etc.).
Expandable workspace
Compared to other galvo-laser engravers, xTool F1 Ultra boasts 115% more workspace, measuring 220*220mm. The automated conveyor expands the workspace (220*500mm) and allows batch engraving on multiple items.
Fastest ultra HD engraving
20W fiber laser can deeply engrave materials and its pixel-algorithm lets you engrave with UHD. And that too with the highest engraving speed of 10,000 mm/s.
Curved surface engraving
Besides flat and rotary engraving (for cylindrical objects), F1 Ultra also supports curved surface engraving. Thanks to xTool’s exclusive 3D Curve Technology, it can tackle any curved surface. It scans the object to create a 3D surface map and dynamically adjusts focus to follow every contour precisely.
Smart Controls, Easier Operation
Controlling F1 Ultra is a breeze with user-friendly software, XCS. It has everything a beginner needs – a material settings Library, AI sketching, and hundreds of design templates. And the camera makes the prodution easy with workspace preview.
Fully Safe for Use
Unlike many high-powered fiber machines that leave their lasers exposed, the F1 Ultra boasts a fully enclosed design with a laser-filtering lid to protect your eyes. It also features an emergency stop button and an exhaust fan that actively removes smoke.
55W CO2 laser
xTool P2 is one of the best laser engravers for small businesses. It comes with a 55W CO2 laser module, which works with a range of materials. Being a CO2 laser, it can only laser engrave on coated tumblers.
26x14 inches bed size
It is spacious inside with a bed size of 26 x 14 inches. You can easily place the RA2 Pro attachment, and engrave tumblers.
Dual HD cameras
The machine also features a dual camera setup – for autofocus and a complete preview of objects inside. Once the machine is connected to laser engraver software, you can easily drag and drop designs.
Curved surface engraving
Tumblers aren’t purely cylindrical objects with uniform cross-sections; they have a slight curve along the edge. P2 supports engraving on those surfaces with its new CurveAce™ technology.
Closed design
P2 features an enclosed design with various safety features. It’s a safe and powerful machine that is capable of doing a range of jobs besides just tumbler engraving.
55W CO2 laser
xTool P2 is one of the best laser engravers for small businesses. It comes with a 55W CO2 laser module, which works with a range of materials. Being a CO2 laser, it can only laser engrave on coated tumblers.
26x14 inches bed size
It is spacious inside with a bed size of 26 x 14 inches. You can easily place the RA2 Pro attachment, and engrave tumblers.
Dual HD cameras
The machine also features a dual camera setup – for autofocus and a complete preview of objects inside. Once the machine is connected to laser engraver software, you can easily drag and drop designs.
Curved surface engraving
Tumblers aren’t purely cylindrical objects with uniform cross-sections; they have a slight curve along the edge. P2 supports engraving on those surfaces with its new CurvaceTechnology ™.
Closed design
P2 features an enclosed design with various safety features. It’s a safe and powerful machine that is capable of doing a range of jobs besides just tumbler engraving.
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How to Laser Engrave Tumblers with xTool Laser Engravers
Ready to personalize your tumbler with a unique design? Here’s an example guide on how to
laser engrave a tumbler with xTool F1 and xTool RA2 Pro.
Prepare Your Tumbler
Measure the area you want to engrave to ensure your design fits correctly. You also need to measure the perimeter of the tumbler to put it in XCS (xTool's laser software) and tell XCS how fast to turn it when rotating.
Rotary Attachment
Set Up
Connect the rotary attachment to your laser engraver and mount the tumbler with the chuck module of the RA2 Pro. Make sure the tumbler is level with the laser.
* Efficiency in batch processing is vital for businesses looking to scale their operations. The RA2 Pro Plus addresses this need by eliminating the repetitive task of focusing on each tumbler to be engraved.
Design and Software Set Up
Create your design using graphic design software or find pre-made designs online. Then import your design into software and adjust its size according to your tumbler measurements. And put in the tumbler's perimeter. Then adjust power and speed settings based on the material.
The Engraving Process
Once satisfied with the settings and placement, initiate the engraving process. Monitor the progress closely and make adjustments if necessary.
Finishing Touches
Wipe off residue with a clean cloth.
