What is diamond burnishing engraving?
Engraving by diamond burnishing is the newest and most progressive form of engraving, offering the ultimate in increased quality and versatility. The new diamond burnishers are engraving tools that can be used in all manual and computer-operated machines equipped with rotating spindles. Burnishing is the process of removing a surface coating while polishing the background material, such as coated brass or aluminum. In the example of black brass, burnishing simply is the removal of the black lacquer while polishing the brass itself. The polished brass attains the lusterous look of gold, contrasting beautifully against the black. Burnishing will expand your engraving capabilities and, thereby, your business horizons. It adds the potential to engrave many new materials and creative engravers expand the list daily; from glass, mirrors and acrylics, to black brass and anodized or coated aluminum. Many engraving problems can be solved and, most importantly, the technique of burnish engraving
