{"id":29995,"date":"2025-02-25T13:04:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T15:14:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:14:33","slug":"how-to-depp-relief-or-channel-engrave-on-the-magic-e7-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/how-to-depp-relief-or-channel-engrave-on-the-magic-e7-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Deep Relief or Channel Engrave on the Magic E7 Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Deep relief engraving and channel engraving are popular techniques that add depth, texture, and dimension to metal designs. Using the Magic E7 engraving machine, you can achieve precise and professional results ideal for jewellery, decorative pieces, and custom metalwork. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process\u2014from preparing your metal sheet and creating a circular channel design to selecting the correct tool path and executing the engraving. Follow along to master these techniques and elevate your engraving projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, measure your metal blank using digital verniers and create a square template on the system. Select \u2018Rectangle\u2019 from the templates on the left and input the correct measurements. Press \u2018ok\u2019 to continue. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Next, secure the metal sheet in the cutting vice and secure cutting vice into the main vice. Take the 25mm square sheet and check it is secured firmly and sitting flush to the floor of the cutting vice. Make sure the cutting vice is properly secured in the flat lay vice.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To create a circular channel, select \u2018circle\u2019 and adjust the size and line thickness to your preferred style. Then centre the design to make sure its in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n

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To create the tool path, enter the engraving details, including cutting depth and tool size \u2013 for channeling or deep relief engraving anything from 0.20mm to 0.50mm can give a good finish. Select the circle design from templates and select \u2018hatching\u2019 tool path.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Now, send the engraving to the machine from the computer. To do this, select your tool path, click \u2018Magic-E7\u2019 and click \u2018start engraving. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Check the how boundary mode by using the arrows on the front of machine to adjust and see the boundary area, its likely a good adjustment will be needed when cutting out. Next, apply a generoud amount of oil or WD-40 to ensure a smooth cutting process. Press the \u2018play\u2019 button on the
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Lastly, remove your metal sheet from the vice and the engraving should now be displayed! <\/p>\n\n\n

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With these steps, you can confidently perform deep relief engraving or channel engraving on the E7 machine, achieving clean lines and striking depth in your designs. By focusing on precision, proper tool selection, and correct cutting depths, you can create professional-grade engravings with ease. As you become more comfortable with the process, experiment with different depths and patterns to develop unique and intricate designs. The possibilities are endless once you\u2019ve mastered the essentials!<\/p>\n\n\n

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