CNC Engraving Services

CNC Engraving Services example an engraved brass address sign reading “No. 5 Alfred Street North” in antique finish

Large-format CNC engraving on brass, copper, aluminium, zinc, and more — for signage, plaques, branding, and architectural applications our CNC engraving services have you covered

🛠️ Precision Engraving for Commercial & Architectural Projects

At MS Laser Services Ltd, we offer professional CNC engraving services for sheet metal and other rigid materials. Using our large-format flatbed CNC machine (up to 3m x 1.5m), we engrave everything from small nameplates to large signage panels with sharp detail and consistent depth.

Our engraving service is ideal for clients in architecture, interiors, branding, and manufacturing — whether you need one-off prototypes or batch production.

🔧 What We Can Engrave

  • Brass – Ideal for plaques, signs & heritage-style branding
Engraved aged brass signs with location text
  • Copper – Warm tone, engraves beautifully with infill or patina
  • Aluminium – Lightweight, clean finishes with lacquer or powder coat
  • Zinc – Soft grey tones, engraves well for decorative and modern uses
  • Pewter – For traditional-style engraved items
  • Acrylic, Dibond, Plastics & Timber – For mixed media or layered signage

We also offer engraving on customer-supplied material (subject to inspection).

📏 CNC Engraving Services – Our Capabilities

  • Max Engraving Size: 3000mm x 1500mm
  • Engraving Types: V-bit, rotary, drag, and engraving for paint/patina fill
  • Thickness Range: Typically 0.5mm to 3.0mm for metal sheets
  • File Types: DXF, DWG, PDF — vector-based preferred

We can advise on artwork setup or prepare files in-house if required.

🎨 Finishing Options

Our in-house team can apply a range of finishes post-engraving, including:

  • Paint-Filled Engraving – Perfect for logos and signage text
  • Patina Fill – For aged brass, antique copper, antique brass and decorative contrast
  • Satin, Polished or Lacquered Finishes
  • Clear Protective Coating – Applied in our dedicated paint booth
Engraved copper wall sign featuring Gorilla Spirits Co. branding

These options help protect your signage and elevate the final aesthetic — perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

🧱 Typical Applications

A folded-edge brass sign engraved with serif text and enhanced by darkened patina infill, offering a classic and professional appearance. Suitable for exterior property signage.
A CNC engraved zinc sign featuring clear, precise lettering filled with a dark aged patina. This subtle yet striking finish highlights the natural tones of zinc while adding visual depth—ideal for signage that blends modern aesthetics with a vintage edge.
Decorative round plaque for Secret Oasis spa. Made from aged brass with black patina engraving for a rustic yet refined effect.
Multiple engraved brass plaques finished in a warm bronze patina, each featuring donor names. These commemorative plaques are mounted in uniform rows, offering an elegant and timeless way to honour contributors or memorial dedications.
  • Commercial & retail signage
  • Corporate plaques and nameplates
  • Branding panels
  • Informational and directional signs
  • Decorative interior panels
  • Memorial and commemorative signs
  • Product or component branding

Explore our bespoke metal signage, combining laser cutting and engraving techniques.

📸 Examples of Our Engraving Work

Natural copper plaque engraved with Coppertree logo and patina infill
Copper plaque engraved with black patina infill
Engraved and cut brass directional signs with icons and text
Wayfinding and location signs in antique brass
Folded dark aged zinc panel with laser cut branding and yellow enamel infill
Folded signage in zinc dark patina and precision-cut logo infilled with yellow enamel
Round copper plaque with laser cut Oxford Rye Whisky logo
Copper sign, logo plaque with engraved branding
  • Coppertree – Copper plaque with black patina fill
  • De La Bere Suite – Wayfinding signs in antique brass
  • TCC Zinc Panel – Engraved and infilled folded signage
  • Oxford Rye – Copper sign with engraved branding

Learn more about the design side in our blog on custom metal signs and decorative panels.

Browse more examples in our Flickr gallery →

🚚 Use Our CNC Engraving Services for a Fast Turnaround, UK-Wide Service

All engraving is done at our facility in the North West. We ship UK-wide via courier or pallet network — or you’re welcome to collect. We also engrave for trade, designers, and resellers under NDA if required. See our full range of laser and metal services.

For small one-off signage or cost-effective panel work, see our affordable laser cutting service.

🟢 Get a Quote

To request a CNC engraving quote:

  1. Send your drawing or logo (vector files preferred)
  2. Let us know the material, size and finish you require
  3. Use the green “Enquiry? Quote?” button or contact us directly