Coated drinkware
Powder-coated tumblers
The most common blank for laser shops, in every size from 10 oz to 40 oz.
Laser Engraver for Tumblers
Tumbler engraving
Laser Engraver for Tumblers
Engrave names, logos and full-wrap artwork on powder-coated stainless steel tumblers and cups with an AEON CO₂ laser and a rotary attachment.
Built by AEON and supported by AEON Laser USA, the manufacturer’s US team. 2-year warranty from the day your machine arrives.
Products
What you can engrave on tumblers
A CO₂ laser removes the coating on a tumbler to reveal the stainless steel underneath. The mark is crisp, permanent and high contrast.
Wrap artwork
Full-wrap designs
Artwork that runs all the way around the tumbler, seamless or with a planned seam.
Angled on the rotary
Tapered and handled tumblers
Angle the tumbler on the rotary so the surface stays in focus along its length.
Personalization
Names and logos
Single names, team rosters and company logos, one at a time or by the case.
Coated drinkware
Water bottles and mugs
Other coated, cylindrical drinkware runs the same way as a tumbler.
Production runs
Batch orders
With the MIRA X and the ROTA8, engrave up to eight 40 oz tumblers in a single run.
Tumbler engraving design ideas
Illustrative images of the look a laser gives coated tumblers.
How it works
How to laser engrave a tumbler
Laser engraving cups and tumblers works by removal. The laser does not engrave the steel. It removes the coating in the shape of your design, and the bare stainless steel shows through.
1
Measure the tumbler
Measure the diameter and the height of the engravable area. Calipers give the most accurate reading. On a tapered tumbler, use the larger diameter.
2
Set up the file and rotary
Rotate the design for the rotary and enter the diameter in LightBurn. LightBurn works out the circumference, which sets the size of a full wrap.
3
Level, focus and run
Square the tumbler to the gantry, check clearance for handles, keep the surface in focus along its length, then frame and engrave.
Seamless wrap
Edges meet with no visible gap
The pattern runs continuously around the tumbler. It needs an accurate diameter so the edges line up exactly.
Non-seamless wrap
Edges meet at a planned seam
More forgiving to set up. Make the design 1 to 2 mm shorter than the circumference so nothing overlaps.
Machines
The right laser engraver for tumblers and cups
Choose by how many tumblers you run at once. Every machine below takes a ROTA rotary attachment.
X Series · 40 W RF CO₂
MIRA 6X
A desktop cup laser engraver for personalized tumblers and small batches.
View the MIRA 6X
X Series · 75 W RF CO₂
MIRA 9X
A tumbler engraving machine with a larger desktop working area and more power for production.
View the MIRA 9X
X Series · 150 W RF CO₂
MIRA X
A cup engraving machine for production: with the ROTA8, up to eight 40 oz tumblers in a single run.
View the MIRA XRotary laser engraver attachments: ROTA2, ROTA4 and ROTA8
Chuck rotary attachments for the MIRA X Series that hold two, four or eight pieces at a time: ROTA2, ROTA4 and ROTA8. Ask a laser specialist which one fits your machine and your tumblers.
Tested settings
Tested settings from the AEON shop
These are the settings our team found for a full wrap on a tapered, powder-coated tumbler. Use them as an example, not a recipe: your tumbler, coating and machine will give different results.
| Setting | What we used |
|---|---|
| Machine | MIRA 7 (Legacy), 60 W |
| Speed | 950 mm/s |
| Power | 100% |
| LPI | 400, for a standard gloss finish |
| Lens | 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) |
| Rotary | Chuck style |
| Full-wrap job time | 19 minutes 40 seconds |
From our knowledge base guide Optimizing Tumbler Settings, which walks through the speed, focus and LPI tests behind these numbers.
Tips
Tips for clean tumbler engraving
Coatings vary from one tumbler brand to the next, so treat every new blank as a new material and test before a full run.
Use a chuck rotary for full wraps
A chuck holds the tumbler securely for consistent rotation. A roller rotary can slip, especially with heavy or tapered tumblers.
Get the diameter right
Too low a value makes the design overlap or stretch. Too high leaves gaps or compresses it.
Do not run too slow at high power
In our test, slow speeds at full power burned the coating onto the cup instead of removing it cleanly.
Pick the LPI for the finish you want
In our test, 400 to 800 LPI removed the coating fully. Lower values gave a gloss finish and higher values a more matte one.
Check clearance on handled tumblers
Make sure handles clear the laser head for the whole job. A 2.5 inch lens is a common choice for a full wrap on a 40 oz tumbler.
Hide the seam
On a tumbler with a handle, line the seam up with the handle.
Test each new brand or coating
Coatings vary. Run the speed, focus and LPI tests again when you switch tumblers.
Go deeper
Read How to Configure a Full Wrap Design When Engraving Tumblers for the full setup in LightBurn, and Optimizing Tumbler Settings for the tests behind our numbers.
FAQ
Tumbler engraving FAQ
Can a CO₂ laser engrave stainless steel tumblers?
Yes, when the tumbler is powder coated or painted. The laser removes the coating to expose the steel. Bare stainless steel needs a fiber laser.
Do I need a rotary attachment for tumblers?
Yes. A rotary attachment turns the tumbler under the laser so the design stays in focus around the curve.
Is a chuck or roller rotary better for tumblers?
A chuck rotary is recommended for full wraps because it holds the tumbler securely. A roller rotary can slip with heavy or tapered tumblers.
What settings should I use to engrave a tumbler?
It depends on the machine, tumbler and coating. Our shop example on a 60 W MIRA 7 was 950 mm/s, 100% power and 400 LPI with a 2.5 inch lens. Test your own tumbler first.
How long does a full-wrap tumbler take?
In our shop test on a 60 W MIRA 7, a full wrap on a tapered tumbler took 19 minutes 40 seconds. Your time depends on the machine, design and settings.
How do I engrave a tapered tumbler?
Use the larger diameter for your measurements, and angle the tumbler on the rotary so its surface stays within the focal range along its length.
What is a seamless wrap?
A design whose edges meet around the tumbler with no visible gap or overlap. It needs an accurate diameter and a tumbler that is square to the gantry.
How many tumblers can I engrave at once?
It depends on the machine and rotary attachment. With the MIRA X and the ROTA8, up to eight 40 oz tumblers in a single run.
Talk to a laser specialist
Not sure which machine fits your tumbler work?
A Laser Fit Call is a conversation with Steven, our resident laser pro. Tell him what you make and how many tumblers you run. He will match you to a machine and rotary attachment.
Or call now: (321) 260-2325 or sales@aeonlaser.us