Gravotech - M40 rotary engraving machine

M40

ROTARY ENGRAVING MACHINE
M40: Multi-purpose rotary engraving machine for signage and gifts
Tool types

Rotary, diamond engraving

Marking area

305 x 210 mm (12.01 x 8.27'')

Compatible Materials

Plastics, metals and organic materials (glass, wood)

The M40 is a compact, versatile, custom engraving machine. Its large engraving area makes it a perfect engraving solution for medium-sized and flat objects. It can engrave a variety of materials such as stone engraving, gift engraving, and many more!!
  • OPEN STRUCTURE
    Don’t let your machine decide what you can or can't engrave. The M40 rotary engraver is 8.26x12in engraving area benefits from an open structure that allows larger items to be engraved when needed. Create custom engraving on very long plastic signage plates, electrical labels, thin wood beams, golf clubs, swords, irregular-shape items, and simply use as a sign engraver.
     
  • GIFT ENGRAVING WITH THE M40 GIFT
    The M40 Gift includes an automatic lubricant tank and a rotary device to personalize glasses and bottles. The rotary device can be tilted for conical items. Engrave and personalize any flat or cylindrical items up to 4.33in height.
     
  • BEGINNERS ROTARY ENGRAVER
    Control and adjust your work with our dedicated Gravostyle™ or ABC engraving software, thanks to several options. The M40 comes with an auto-centering jig and a laser beam (Point & Shoot) to help you place the item to engrave, while the engraving software automatically picks up its position. The included Gravogrip™ table firmly holds the item without leftover residue on it.

Technical Specifications

Automatic Z-axis
No need to manually measure your items.

Point & shoot
Easily place your item and start engraving.

Optional Bluetooth
Wireless communication between your software and the machine.

4.36mm spindle diameter
More stable spindle for higher precision.

Compatible with Twincut.

20,000 tr/min speed
Clean and smooth engraving finish.

Deep Vice
To engrave larger items.

General

Technologies
Rotary, scribing

Marking Capacity

Marking area max
305 mm x 210 mm (12 x 8.3 in)
Spindle power
30 W
Max object height
110 mm (4.3 in)

M40
Max marking area

305 x 210 mm (12 x 8.3'')

Machine dimensions (L x W x H)

550 x 510 x 390 mm
(21.7'' x 20.1'' x 15.4'')

Machine weight

19 kg (41.888 lbs)

Max. object size (L x W x H) (weight)

Unlimited x 210 x 110 mm - 10 kg
(Unlimited x 8,27'' x 4.3'' - 22,04 lbs)

Point & shoot

Yes

Connection to computer

USB / Bluetooth (option)

Software

ABC / Gravostyle™ / Gravotouch

Spindle Type

Top load spindle
Hollow shaft motor

Z stroke (Z travel)

40 mm (1,575'')

Tool diameter

4,36 mm (0,17'')

Rotation speed

20 000 rpm

Noise level

69 dB

Operating Temperature

min. +5°C - max. +40°C
(min. +41°F – max. +104°F)

Automatic Z axis

Yes

Maximum speed

25 mm/s (0,98 in/s)

M40 rotary plate engraving machine

The M40 engraving area matches the professional plate standards (doctor, lawyer, notary plate engraving). It is the perfect sign engraver, to engrave small and medium-sized plates and signs. Create in-house technical identification plates, electrical labels, operating instructions for appliances, professional plaques, and many more. The engraving software mirror mode allows engraving on the reverse side of acrylic plates, for a clear and professional finish.

Personalized engraving of plaques

Create all kinds of funeral signage or urn engraving with your M40 engraving machine. Wood, plastic, metal, coffin plates, and even stone engraving, is possible with the M40.

Personalized engraving can be accomplished with commemorative items, add text, figures, and symbols to your composition and more.

M40 rotary engraving machine

Add color to your creation after the engraving. Apply black Gravolaque on plaques or plate engraving for a contrasted result, or personalize your plastic signs with cold wax (several colors available).

Gravotech offers a wide choice of two-layer materials. Take off the first layer to see the second one, and get colorful signs without adding any chemical product. Check our consumables catalog to see all the color combinations. Compatible with interior and exterior usage.

This engraving machine can handle more than 30 materials

ROTARY DIAMOND DRAGGING
ORGANICS
Glass, crystal
Leather
Wood​​, varnished wood
PLASTICS
ABS​​
Foam​​
Laminates​​
PA
PC
PE, BET
PMMA, Acrylic
POM - PBT
PP
METAL
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum​​
Brass​​
Coated metal
Copper
Gold, silver, nickel, platinum
Stainless steel​​
Steel
Carbide
Titanium
= Marking / Etching
= Cutting
= Engraving / Deep marking

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Gravolaque

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Dedicated to plastic and metal color marking of mechanical engravings, Gravolaque is an engraving filler paint designed to offer you an ultra-glossy contrast. 

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