Best Laser Engraver
for Tumblers
Personalize tumbler cups with text, monograms,
logos, and artwork.
Best Laser Engraver
for Tumblers
Personalize tumbler cups with text, monograms, logos, and artwork.
Learn MoreThe Versatility of Laser Engravers for Personalizing Tumblers
Custom tumblers have emerged as a stylish and functional accessory for everyday life. Brands like Yeti and Stanley stand out for their quality and durability, making them ideal candidates for laser engraving.
No matter the material, be it metal, plastic, or powder-coated surfaces, laser engraving machines can handle all. Whether it's a personalized gift, a branding item, or as a business, laser engravers can handle designs from simple to complex and detailed, including text, logos, monograms, and graphics.
How Does Laser Engraving Tumblers Work?
The laser engraving process removes the top layer of the material to reveal a contrasting color underneath, creating a permanent design without compromising the tumbler's structural integrity or insulation properties.
Given the cylindrical shape of tumblers, a rotary attachment is essential for achieving uniform engravings around their curved surfaces.
How Does Laser Engraving Tumblers Work?
The laser engraving process removes the top layer of the material to reveal a contrasting color underneath, creating a permanent design without compromising the tumbler's structural integrity or insulation properties.
Given the cylindrical shape of tumblers, a rotary attachment is essential for achieving uniform engravings around their curved surfaces.
What Types of Laser Engravers Are Suitable for Tumbler Engraving
The Material of the Tumbler
While many tumblers are made from metal, especially stainless steel, they can sometimes have a hard coating applied for additional aesthetics or durability. This coating plays a crucial role in the laser engraving process.
Engraving Tumblers with Coating
If your tumbler has a powder coat or any other type of coating, the engraving process is much simpler. This coating can be directly engraved by the laser without needing any additional chemicals applied to the surface. Simply place the tumbler on the laser engraver and begin the engraving process.
Engraving Uncoated Stainless Steel Tumblers
If you use a CO2 laser engraver, you cannot directly engrave uncoated stainless steel tumblers. This is because the stainless steel will reflect the laser beam of the CO2 laser, making it impossible to engrave.
To overcome this challenge with CO2 lasers, you need to apply a temporary coating to the stainless steel before engraving. Common choices include tempera paint or laser marking spray.
Fiber laser engravers are best suited for engraving stainless steel tumblers as they can engrave metal directly. However, they're mainly used for industrial purposes and are therefore expensive. For DIY and small businesses, both diode( blue or infrared light) and CO2 lasers can be suitable options.
The Shape of the Tumbler
There are irregular shapes of tumblers available on the market, such as Stanley tumblers with handles. Thus, you need a laser engraver with a rotary attachment that can cater to the common shapes and sizes of tumblers.
World's First 4-in-1 Rotary Attachment
The xTool RA2 Pro is the world's first 4-in-1 laser engraver rotary attachment that meets diverse needs of engraving on cylindrical and spherical objects.
Its chuck rotary mode is specifically tailored for tumblers, mugs, and cups, providing a secure grip and precise rotation. It can accommodate almost any shape and size of tumblers commonly available on the market.
For businesses looking to scale up tumbler engraving precision and efficiency, the RA2 Pro Plus can help enable optimal focus alignment and batch processing.
Choosing Your Best Laser Engraver for Tumblers
xTool S1: World’s First 40W
Enclosed Diode Laser Engraver
- The most powerful diode laser on the market
- Class 1 laser safe product
- Features switchable laser modules (Diode + IR)
- Suited for all types of tumbler materials
- Max. engraving speed up to 600 mm/s
- Large engraving area
- Support for batch and uneven surface engraving
xTool S1: World’s First 40W
Enclosed Diode Laser Engraver
- The most powerful diode laser on the market
- Class 1 laser safe product
- Features switchable laser modules (Diode + IR)
- Suited for all types of tumbler materials
- Max. engraving speed up to 600 mm/s
- Large engraving area
- Support for batch and uneve surface engraving
Powerful enclosed dual lasers
xTool S1 is the world’s first 40W diode laser engraver that comes in an enclosed design. Its 40W version is the most powerful pack in diode engravers. This much power is more than enough for engraving multiple materials besides just a stainless steel tumbler. Along with a 40W diode, a 2W infrared laser is also offered, dedicated to engraving metals and plastic.
Speed up to 600mm/s
The 40W S1 variant is aimed at small business owners. For home crafters and DIYers, a 20W and 10W smart version is also available. Each model engraves equally well, with maximum engraving speeds reaching 600mm/s.
Large working area
Internally, the machine’s bed size measures more than A3 sheet – ample for tumbler engraving. RA2 Pro, the key attachment for engraving on cylindrical objects, is also supported.
Curved surface engraving
The attachment can hold all sorts of tumblers, whether with uniform cross-sections or variables. S1 supports engraving on curved surfaces. Its Z-axis dynamically adjusts its position based on the surface curvature.
Precise positioning
Most laser engravers use a camera system for positioning the design onto the material. S1 uses an advanced pin-point positioning system. You mark different points on the object, and the software automatically sketches the profile in real time.
Class 1 laser safety
Safety is another highlight as the name S1 itself means ‘Safety First’. It’s a Class 1 laser product that can be used safely at home without the use of any additional safety equipment. It’s got a laser-filtering lid, flame detection sensors, and lid-open safety stop protection.
xTool F1: The Fastest
Portable Laser Engraver
- Handheld design. Perfect for engraving on the go
- Max. engraving speed up to 4000mm/s
- Dual laser technologies (IR+Diode)
- Suited for all types of tumbler materials
- 0.00199 motion accuracy and UHD Engraving
xTool F1: The Fastest
Portable Laser Engraver
- Handheld design. Perfect for engraving on the go
- Max.engraving speed up to 4000mm/s
- Dual laser technologies (IR+Diode)
- Suited for all types of tumbler materials
- 0.00199 motion accuracy and UHD Engraving
Speed up to 4000mm/s
Engraving on tumblers is a task of seconds with F1. That’s possible due to a high engraving speed of 4000mm/s – a speed usually seen in industrial fiber lasers. No diode laser in the market comes near this speed.
UHD prints
The F1 features an Ultra-Galvo system which is the main reason for its top speed. Besides that, it helps the machine achieve a motion accuracy of 0.00199mm and get UHD design prints on different materials.
Built-in dual lasers
F1 is one of the first diode laser engravers to feature dual-laser technology that can be switched through a single command. There’s a 10W diode laser and 2W Infrared Laser packed in the machine. Both can be used for engraving tumblers.
Handheld & portable
xTool F1’s hand-held design is its main specialty. Weighing just 4.6kg, it’s quite easy to carry on craft fairs for on-spot engraving. Despite its small size, F1 can easily accommodate xTool’s rotary attachment RA2 Pro.
xTool P2: The Powerful
Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver
- 55W CO2 laser module
- Best at engraving tumblers of plastics, glass, and
coated metals - Max. engraving speed up to 600mm/s
- Support for batch and curved surface engraving
- Exceptional cutting capability, especially with acrylic
xTool P2: The Powerful
Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver
- 55W CO2 laser module
- Best at engraving tumblers of plastics, glass, and coated metals
- Max. engraving speed up to 600mm/s
- Support for batch and curved surface engraving
- Exceptional cutting capability, especially with acrylic
55W CO2 laser
xTool P2 is one of the best laser engravers for small businesses. It comes with a 55W CO2 laser module, which works with a range of materials. Being a CO2 laser, it can only laser engrave on coated tumblers. With its 600mm/s engraving speed, the engraving jobs just take minutes.
26x14 inches bed size
It is spacious inside with a bed size of 26 x 14 inches. You can easily place the RA2 Pro attachment, and engrave tumblers.
Dual HD cameras
The machine also features a dual camera setup – for autofocus and a complete preview of objects inside. Once the machine is connected to laser engraver software, you can easily drag and drop designs.
Curved surface engraving
Tumblers aren’t purely cylindrical objects with uniform cross-sections; they have a slight curve along the edge. P2 supports engraving on those surfaces with its new CurveAce™ technology. The results are similar to what you get on a plain one.
Closed design
P2 features an enclosed design with laser filtering, an emergency stop button, a comprehensive warning system, and an efficient exhaust evacuation system. All in all, it’s a safe and powerful machine that is capable of doing a range of jobs besides just tumbler engraving.
How to Laser Engrave Tumblers with xTool Laser Engravers
Ready to personalize your tumbler with a unique design? Here’s an example guide on how to
laser engrave a tumbler with xTool F1 and xTool RA2 Pro.
Prepare Your Tumbler
Measure the area you want to engrave to ensure your design fits correctly. You also need to measure the perimeter of the tumbler to put it in XCS (xTool's laser software) and tell XCS how fast to turn it when rotating.
Rotary Attachment
Set Up
Connect the rotary attachment to your laser engraver and mount the tumbler with the chuck module of the RA2 Pro. Make sure the tumbler is level with the laser.
* Efficiency in batch processing is vital for businesses looking to scale their operations. The RA2 Pro Plus addresses this need by eliminating the repetitive task of focusing on each tumbler to be engraved.
Design and Software Set Up
Create your design using graphic design software or find pre-made designs online. Then import your design into software and adjust its size according to your tumbler measurements. And put in the tumbler's perimeter. Then adjust power and speed settings based on the material.
The Engraving Process
Once satisfied with the settings and placement, initiate the engraving process. Monitor the progress closely and make adjustments if necessary.
Finishing Touches
Wipe off residue with a clean cloth.