Custom Engraving Services

Engraving is a process by which cuttings are made in a hardened material either by a laser or rotary device. The end result is a much more durable product versus other methods such as hot stamping, vinyl decals, or silk screening. This enables your message or instruction to be clearly noticed in a material that will withstand demanding environments. Engraving can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications.

Steven Engineering provides a multitude of services for a wide range of products utilizing both front and reverse engraving techniques. Engraving can be performed on a variety of materials, most commonly on plastic, brass, and aluminum. See just a few types of engraving services we provide. Download a copy of the Engraving Brochure or for additional information call our main office at (650) 588-9200 or e-mail our Contract Manufacturing department.

Capabilities

  • Fast Turnaround
  • All Industry Standard File Formats Accepted, Including: XLS, DOC, DWG, DXF, TIFF, EPS, HPGL, CDR, CMX, AI, BMP, GIF, and CSV
  • Extensive Material Selection
  • Custom Shapes
  • Design and Layout Consultation Available
  • Name Plates, Badges, and Signs
  • Indoor and Outdoor
  • Adhesive Mounting, Holes, and Fastener Options
  • One-of-a Kind through High-Volume Production
Color Chart
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Reverse Engraving

The reverse engraved style is great for outdoor use (UV stable), dirty environments, and clean rooms. The smooth front is easily cleaned and has no cavities for dust or contaminants to accumulate in. These engraved plates can also be filled with contrasting colors to highlight information.

Legend Plates

Used for identifying the functions of pushbuttons, selector switches and indicators. We inventory plates from most manufacturers. Custom plates are also available.

Front Engraving 

Front engraving is the most common engraving technique and is primarily used for: name plates, name tags, signage and plaques.

Metal Tags

Metal tags are ideal for harsh environments. Choose from several styles including: aluminum, brass and stainless steel.

Foreign Languages

Special characters and symbols are available for most languages.

Pushbutton and Indicator Caps

We offer a wide variety of pushbutton/indicator styles and manufacturers.

Distinctive Inlays

Important messages can be seen quickly and clearly.

Electrical Wall Plates

Switch and outlet plates can be engraved and filled for identification.

Custom Graphic Images

Thousands of standard icons are available. Your original artwork can also be downloaded to accommodate specific needs.