Laser Engraving, Cutting & Fabrication in Cincinnati
Family- and veteran-owned. Custom engraving for gifts, awards, signage, custom projects, and fabrication. Fast proofs, consistent results, and easy one-price personalization. 400+ in-stock items; save up to 40% with bulk—more with membership.
Laser Engraving, Cutting & Marking Services
High-Contrast Metal & Substrate Marking
Industrial CO₂ lasers + ceramic marking deliver a smooth, black mark that permanently bonds to metal and coated parts—no impact to material integrity.
- Ideal for QR codes, barcodes, serials, branding
- Clean, durable identification for tools, medical and industrial components, panels and parts
Precision Cutting & Engraving — Wood, Acrylic, Textiles
Crisp cuts and deep, consistent engraving across wood, acrylic, leather, textiles, cardboard.
- Signage & displays with tight tolerances for inlays and precise designs
- Parts & cut-outs from 1 to 1,000+
Etching — Glass, Crystal & Stone
Fine detail with a bright, frosted finish that lasts. Perfect for architectural accents, signage, decor, awards.
- Uniform, elegant etch—no structural compromise
- Great for awards, commemoration, signage, and recognition
Transform Materials into Functional, Branded Goods
Fabrication & Prototyping
We don’t just engrave—we build. Combine cutting, engraving, and assembly for production-ready parts and displays.
- Signage & inlays: layered acrylic/wood for crisp contrast
- Panels & plates: control panels, nameplates, tags, backers
- Jigs & templates: fixtures for repeatable setups
- Small-batch parts: short runs with tight tolerances
File prep: Vector paths (SVG, AI, EPS, PDF). Separate cut and etch layers when possible.
Pricing for Custom Engraving
Transparent pricing factors: engraving time ($1–$3/min), material, quantity, and design complexity. Choose from our high-quality stock or supply your own—contact us first to confirm suitability. We can also source materials through trusted suppliers to reduce cost without sacrificing quality.
Save more: Up to 40% everyday bulk savings; Members receive deeper discounts, priority proofs, and easier reorders.
Pro Tip & Material Suitability
⚠️ Pro Tip: We engrave—never print. Your design is permanently etched with crisp precision.
- Wood: deep engraving with natural contrast.
- Glass, acrylic & crystal: bright, frosted etch.
- Metal: ceramic marking bonds for a permanent, smooth, black mark.
- Leatherette: engraves black, gold, or silver (product-dependent).
- Color fill: black, gold, or silver and more on request.
Providing your own item? Some plastics and unknown coatings may haze or melt. Email us with photos and details; test engraves available.
Artwork Guidelines
• Upload your logo or design with your order (or send it with your quote request).
• Preferred files: SVG, AI, EPS, or PDF (vector). We also accept high-resolution PNG/JPG (300+ DPI, black & white preferred).
• Fonts: Google Fonts are included. For custom fonts, attach the font files or convert text to outlines.
Tips & Tricks
• Keep text simple and bold; avoid ultra-thin lines and tiny type.
• Do: provide original artwork files from your designer when possible.
• Avoid: screenshots, low-res images, or photos of printed logos.
File help is included with all services. We clean up, convert, and vectorize your art as needed and send a proof for approval. Email us at info@lightforcelaserengraving.com or call (513) 265-9508.
Our Process
- Share Your Specs — item or description, quantity, deadline, artwork.
- Fast Proof — we provide a digital proof within 24 hours.
- Production — 3–7 days after approval (rush available); more time may be needed for specialty materials or large orders.
- Shipping and Delivery — nationwide shipping; free local delivery on qualifying orders.
- Reorder — We save all layouts and personalization lists.
