# Engraving a Brass Nameplate

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**Category:** Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1)\
**Created:** [March 15, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/engraving-a-brass-nameplate/31617 "2025-03-15T22:19:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/engraving-a-brass-nameplate/31617/3 "2025-03-16T13:12:01Z")

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Mike,  
Here’s my post. Lot’s of learning 🙂 I just bought 2mm end mill, which may be better for engraving, didn’t try it yet though.

> [@Using OF on Brass](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/using-of-on-brass/16794/6):
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> I’ve been recently playing with cutting, engraving brass. Lots of learning, still improving with every cut. Few bits broken too slight_smile Go slow as suggested above. I run a bit faster, but with 1.5kW spindle. Diamond engraving goes easy, cutting is a different story.

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