Laser Engraving Your Ring

Nowadays, engraved rings are quite popular. People love to have their names, special dates, quotes, and other designs engraved on their rings. Engraving gives a special meaning, distinct look, and certain memories to the rings. 

In terms of perfect engraving results, laser engraving is a commendable way of engraving a ring due to its ultra precison. 

In this article, you will learn how to engrave a ring with a laser engraver.

Understanding Laser Engraving Ring

Not all laser engravers are created for the same materials. For metal ring engraving, fiber laser engravers are the best option. They can engrave any metal material and acheive deeper engraving.

Infrared lasers are also availabe for ring engraving, providing a more affordable option for DIY use. 

Unlike engraving flat surfaces, when engraving a ring with a laser engraver, a rotary attachment is needed to rotate the ring during engraving, making sure the graphic is engraved on the ring's curved surface.

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xTool RA2 Pro is a 4-in-1 rotary attachment that works as a ring rotary, sphere rotary, roller rotary, and chuck rotary. 

Its special ring rotary can engrave rings having a diameter in the range of 11mm-70mm. Furthermore, it's capable of engraving both outside and inside of a ring.

engraving outside of a ring

engraving inside of a ring

How to Engrave a Ring?

Step 1: Measure the Ring

Measure the width and circumference of the ring. 

Step 2: Connect the Rotary Attachment with the Laser Engraver

Place the rotray attachment in the laser bed. Secure the ring on the attachment.

Step 3: Import the Engraving Design

Upload the design file to the laser engraver software. You need to adjust its size according to the ring. 

Step 4: Set up Engraving Settings

Adjust the position of the design and laser focus. Enter the ring's perimeter and diometer. Set the power and speed of the laser. You can refer to this engraving settings guide.

Step 5: Start Engraving

When everything is ready, start the engraving process.