Quality engraving on a variety of surfaces is often associated with the choice of an appropriate and reliable engraving tool. Such a tool is called an engraver, the same name with the corresponding profession. In addition to its main purpose - engraving, this device is capable of performing other types of work:
In some cases, this unit is able to replace a drill, a grinder and cutting equipment.
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To perform certain operations, special nozzles can be installed on the engraver, with the help of which strictly defined work is performed. The design of the nozzle itself consists of two main parts: from the shank (it is responsible for holding the device used in the cartridge) and from the working part (the main element that directly interacts with the surface to be treated).
The choice of one or another attachment element directly depends on the type of material to be processed, and on the technical task that the engraver is faced with. Specialists who are engaged in engraving on a permanent basis (whether at home or in a workshop), immediately purchase a set of nozzles, and despite the fact that it will include a sufficient number of tools, different in purpose and type.As a rule, the budget version of such a set includes no more than two dozen elements, but more professional samples are already supplemented with a variety of nozzles for working on wood and metal, etc.

IMPORTANT! In the process of selecting nozzles, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that some samples may be equipped with collet chucks, which means that they can only interact with a tool of a certain brand. However, this problem can be solved by purchasing special universal adapters.
Although the device in question is universal, it is more intended for performing work in a narrow specialization. Its more common type is an engraving machine powered by an electric motor. The working elements will be removable nozzles, which will mechanically interact with the processing material.
There is also a laser variation of the described device - it does not physically come into contact with the material, but burns on the surface by means of a high-energy beam of light.
In general, the engraver can perform the following procedures:
Among other things, marks and stamps are applied by engraving, for example, on metal parts, they are used to produce impact stamps, seals, and various clichés. These types of work are usually carried out by advertising agencies or souvenir shops.
Usually, the vast majority of the standard engraving set is made up of diamond burs. The base of this tool is made of steel (tool), on the working part of which diamond powder is then applied. As you know, the strength of diamond is very high, so natural stone, glass, ceramics, and steel can be successfully processed with such a device.
Diamond-coated burs (they are cutters) are most often used for making complex figured holes. Usually, these consumables are sold in special sets of 10-20 pieces per set, and they vary in shape and size. However, when working with them, certain operating rules must be strictly observed in order not to damage the diamond coating ahead of time. In the nominal version, for such engraving parts, the shank will have a diameter of 3 millimeters.

In the engraving business, the above materials are among the most processed - they clearly lose to stone and glass. Very often, craftsmen have to carve a wood base, drill mini-holes in it, apply complex images, grind the surface, create patterned tongues or grooves.Thus, for the production of such work, the best nozzles are:
In the process of professional engraving, situations often arise that it is very difficult to find a suitable nozzle part to perform a certain technological task (whether it is processing a special surface or cutting a complex hole). Then the craftsmen have to make the nozzle on their own. This usually applies to various cutters for wood - specialists independently manufacture either a grinding head or a cutting disc. The simplest cutter is made from a corrugated cylinder with teeth, which is found in any gas lighter. If a grinding head is required, then it is prepared from a wooden drum, on which ordinary sandpaper with a certain level of grit is fixed. Sometimes such “home-made products” are of such high quality that they can even replace factory options. But as for the elements for wood carving, it is more difficult to make them, because their working part has a complex geometric shape, which is extremely difficult to repeat in artisanal conditions.
Professionals advise most of all to pay attention to the reliability of fastening in the manufacture of "homemade". It is better to take this part from a broken factory tool than to make it by hand.
A drill is a special engraving tool, often referred to as a small drill.It is intended for needlework and souvenir art, it is used for carving and grinding. Perfectly copes with drilling holes in plexiglass, wood, metal. Most modern engravings are done with a drill. Such factory-made devices most often have excellent equipment: the default set includes polishing discs, cutting wheels, various drills, as well as milling cutters, felt and brushes. Engravers deservedly call this unit multifunctional.
Before purchasing attachments, you should always remember in which area of \u200b\u200bwork tasks you will most often have to work. Therefore, to make it easier to choose the appropriate set, you should remember the current classification:
It is always worth remembering that the price of the final product itself will depend on the type of material. Milling cutters for wood will cost the cheapest of all, diamond burs or cutters will cost the most.
As mentioned above, each operation will require its own type of equipment. And this will be determined not only by the type of processing material, but also by the features of the technological process itself (cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.). The following varieties are most in demand:
Such tools include nozzles with a sign of multifunctionality or versatility. They are particularly reliable and designed for large-scale work of both narrow and general profile. The following options are very common:
NOTE. Most professionals still prefer to assemble their own set of separate tools on their own. Usually there are both nozzles from other sets, as well as equipment of our own manufacture. However, such a business is quite expensive and it is worth collecting such a set only in the case of constant engraving.
You should always remember that the brand alone is not a guarantee of a quality set. It is necessary to pay attention to what the tips (material) are made of and for what technological tasks they are intended. Thus, you should pay attention to the following parameters:
Summing up, it should be noted that the purchase of a set must be approached very responsibly and it is best to choose the "golden mean". There are sets on sale that include many different nozzles, but they are not of particular quality and are designed for a small number of tasks. At the same time, there are sets with a small number of elements, but they are mostly universal.
Quite a budget set, although it does an excellent job with most tasks. The tools have a sufficient diamond coating, they do an excellent job of engraving on glass. It is an even better alternative to the Chinese "1000 engraver tools" set.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | Russia |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 10 |
| Compound | Diamond coating only |
| price, rub. | 350 |
The set consists of cutters (18 pcs.) and discs (5 pcs.) and is designed to work on wood, ceramics, metal and even concrete. All accessories are made of tool steel, cutting edges are made of artificial diamonds. The set is suitable for both professionals and beginners.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | Germany-China |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 23 |
| Compound | Circles and cutters |
| price, rub. | 550 |
The set is specially designed for engraving machines. The set includes accessories of various shapes and grain sizes. Focused on polishing and grinding various materials - plastic, metal, wood. For convenience of transportation it is delivered in a special case.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | Germany-China |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3.2 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3.2 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 100 |
| Compound | Circles and cutters |
| price, rub. | 790 |
The set contains mini-nozzles for engraving machines for the production of works of any complexity. The variability of different grain size and shape of the tools in the kit allows for high-precision cutting, metal polishing, grinding (plastic-wood-metal). In a convenient case for transportation, there is a special place for an engraving machine.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | Germany |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 186 |
| Compound | Circles, cutters, drills, cylinders |
| price, rub. | 1100 |
Set-set from a well-known brand in the engraving world. The set includes nozzles for cutting plastic, wood and metal.It is easy to shear bolts/screws and is excellent for cutting grooves in various materials. Supplied in a handy and durable case for transport and storage.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | USA |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3.2 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3.2 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 69 |
| Compound | Cut-off wheels only |
| price, rub. | 1300 |
This set-set with advanced tools is designed for the production of particularly complex jobs. With it, you can perform tasks in the field of high-precision cutting, polishing metal, grinding wood and plastic. For transportation, a convenient case is used.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3.2 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3.2 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 249 |
| Compound | Circles, cutters, drills, rings, brushes |
| price, rub. | 1450 |
Almost universal set from a Russian manufacturer. Excellent filling allows you to carry out operations of any type of complexity, including in hard-to-reach places. The shape and grain size of packing items are extremely variable. Easy to handle and carry.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | Russia |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3.2 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3.2 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 238 |
| Compound | Circles, cutters, drills, brushes, cylinders, holders |
| price, rub. | 2600 |
This set includes in its composition only high-quality equipment and branded nozzles that can process any material. In addition to standard operations, a cleaning function is also provided. Compatible with any related devices without the use of adapters.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | USA |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 100 |
| Compound | Circles, drill, stones and ribbons |
| price, rub. | 2900 |
The elements in the set are made using EZ SpeedClic technology, which means easy and quick replacement of nozzles without resorting to a special wrench. Suitable for a wide range of work. Storage/transport provided with a handy case.

| Name | Index |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer country | USA |
| Shank minimum, mm | 3.2 |
| Shank maximum, mm | 3.2 |
| Number of items, pcs. | 70 |
| Compound | Circles, drill, stones and ribbons |
| price, rub. | 3600 |
Based on the current market situation, most domestic buyers prefer to purchase sets from foreign manufacturers, especially Western ones. Asian products are in extremely low demand, due to their banal unreliability. The Russian manufacturer has also not particularly succeeded in this field so far.