gravierbarkeit
Gravierbarkeit is a material property that describes how easily a material can be engraved and how well an engraving can be produced under a given process. It is not a fixed, universal value, but depends on the engraving method (mechanical, laser, chemical), tool geometry, processing parameters, and the material’s response to removal of material and subsequent surface condition. A material with high gravierbarkeit yields clear, stable engravings with adequate depth and defined edges under practical settings.
Factors that influence gravierbarkeit include hardness and toughness, microstructure and grain size, surface finish and oxide
Measurement and evaluation are typically done by performing a standardized engraving test with specified tooling and
Applications span signage, jewelry, decorative arts, electronics labeling, and microfabrication, where the choice of material and