This article contains three helpful videos to get you started with rotary engraving. We take all the confusion out of initial setup, finding your steps per rotation, avoiding errors and mastering full wraps.
This is a glossary of must-know terms for laser rotary engraving. Quickly become a pro at engraving tumblers by learning the lingo and get spinning!
Mastering the art of laser rotary engraving requires patience and practice. By following this guide and using the PiBurn rotary attachment with LightBurn software, you’ll be well on your way to creating stunning customized cylindrical objects and selling them on Etsy or in your local markets. Remember, the key is in the details – from precise measurements to careful alignment, and lots of patience, every step contributes to your ultimate success.
The PiBurn OMNI is a powerful laser rotary that combines both a chuck system AND a roller system, comes with two motors and can handle anything you throw at it. It can be configured in two ways. Stacked, as it is pictured on the first image above, or CatDog where the Grip is on the opposite end of the roller wheels. After a year or so of testing we recommend the CatDog orientation. CatDog Pros: Faster to swap between two drive systems, no mounting/dismounting required Lower profile Both systems are always ready to go CatDog Cons: Larger footprint may not […]
Browsing through PiBurn Labs one day, I saw this beauty of a cup: I know, it’s gorgeous. For the Stanley aficionados, this is one of those rare Stanley cups that was available in 2022 and is no longer available. This beauty is called the OG Cream & Copper Magnolia The older discontinued models are referred to as “OG”, and the value of this cup, driven by scarcity and demand, is now nearly $400. Not a typo. For an expensive cup like that, only the best laser engraving equipment will do, as many engravers would be too nervous to touch this […]
Brandt Workman is an affiliate of LensDigital and also runs Bearded Builds: https://beardedbuildsco.com/ as well as a YouTube channel with over 13k subscribers. He recorded a comprehensive review of the PiBurn Laser rotary contrasting it with other laser rotaries.
I was thrilled to learn that Royce from The Hill Country CNC & Woodworking loved the PiBurn so much he even wrote a blog post about it! It’s a great read: Why I chose the PiBurn 4.0 over the 4 Wheel Rotating Axis. https://hillcountrycnc.com/why-i-chose-the-piburn-4 Royce has tried other rotaries. But there were a few areas that he felt needed improvement. He decided to invest in an upgrade. And it changed the game for him! Give him a visit and give his blog a read! It’s worth it. He has great content on CNC machining, Calipoers, Hat Patches and even […]
LensDigital and ThunderLaser Canada announce a new partnership to bring PiBurn to Canada!
We are excited to announce that LensDigital has partnered with Laguna Laser to offer our mutual customers our market-leading Rotary Attachments for Laguna laser machines – the PiBurn 4.0 and PiBurn Grip. PiBurn is a rotary attachment that works seamlessly with Laguna Laser’s high-quality laser machines to provide customers with a superior laser engraving experience. The PiBurn V4 is an innovative roller rotary designed to simplify the engraving process and improve accuracy, making it ideal for a wide range of objects, including tumblers, mugs, and wine glasses. The PiBurn Grip is a revolutionary chuck-style rotary designed and manufactured by LensDigital. […]
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