Description
Metal engravers make incisions of a design onto a metal surface by carving grooves into it, usually for decorative purposes, including metal weaponry. To cut the design into the surface they use tools such as gravers or burins.
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Theoretical Knowledge
types of metalnon-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of door furniture from metaltypes of engraving needlesmanufacturing of cutleryprecious metal processingengraving technologiesmanufacturing of sports equipmentferrous metal processingmanufacturing of daily use goods
Practical Skills
engrave patternsensure equipment availabilitytroubleshootensure accurate engravingsoperate engraving equipmentoperate precision measuring equipmentapply precision metalworking techniquesremove inadequate workpiecesremove processed workpiecedetermine quality of engravingclean engraved areasposition engraving equipmentcompute engraving dimensionsproduce customised productsconsult technical resourcesprepare workpieces for etchingmark processed workpieceprepare workpieces for engravingapply isopropyl alcoholverify engraving accuracyperform damasceninginspect etched worktranspose designs to engravingsprepare etching chemicalsselect engraving templatesdispose of cutting waste material