SignGraver® 11/16 Specs, Prices & Practical Usage
A benchtop engraving machine can be a productive workhorse in your sign-making area. But you should ask yourself some key questions before purchasing.
How much space do I need for my sign shop?
What’s the largest sign I will need to make?
What’s the cost for a small ID plate? For a large wall sign?
What arrives in the box and how do I assemble the system?
You also want to consider your software needs, how much and what kind of training is available and the overall amount that your budget allows you to spend.
The SignGraver® Model 11/16 engraving machine, introduced in mid 2023, reflects Scott Machine’s 50+ years of manufacturing high quality engravers. During that time, we have continually sought to produce machines that are not only extremely reliable, but also responsive to the real-world, day-to-day needs of sign making. The equipment is straightforward, practical and easily learned. Each component is designed around those objectives, as you’ll see in the insightful story below.
SignGraver® Equipment Fits Your Signs, Bench & Budget
Let's quickly size up the key specifications for the Scott SignGraver® rotary engraving machine.
This live work area handles all your facility's signs, from valve tags to safety signs:
Width 11.250; Height 16.125"; Z Clearance 4.500
(285mm x 10mm x 115mm)
SignGraver equipment fits conveniently on a 6' workbench, with room beneath the bench for the vacuum, wires and materials.
Here's the price for the equipment shown here (PC not included), designed to fit your budget:
# SSG-11x16 $5,900.00
# SAGVAC vacuum (strongly encouraged) $945.00
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Engraving Materials Made Just for Your SignGraver® Machine
One of the keys to quality engraving is in the materials – and for the SignGraver® machine, that means tough and economical. While other engraver technologies require costly engraving materials, Scott Machine manufactures affordable engraving plastics, specially designed for our engraving machines and custom-cut for you.
This custom-size Scott-Ply blank is about $0.80. Explore the costs of this and others in our engraving plastics store.
Watch how this sign is engraved...just click for a pop-up video.
EXPAND YOUR SIGN OPTIONS WITH EASE
Need to produce a larger sign that’s weather-resistant and easy to see from a considerable distance? One that’s fully customizable for any season, event or schedule? The SignGraver® engraving machine is up to the task. Combining it with one of our special all-climate engraving plastics up to 11 1/4" x 16 1/8" in size, you can create powerful signs where the viewing distance is at least 150 times the letter height…making a 2-inch letter clearly visible from 25 feet away. Go ahead, engrave a bold font message on one of our high-contrast plastics and achieve effective visibility from across the room or even in limited light manufacturing facilities.
And the cost for a large engraving panel of the size just mentioned? Only $13.00. When you create your own signs with a Scott rotary engraving machine, the sign and the cost savings are both clearly visible!
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Speed Up the Clean Up
The vacuum tubing system is factory-installed and integrated into the chassis, yielding a compact, reliable design.
Our optional (though stongly recommended) vacuum system attaches to the back of the machine. The hose on the left side of the machine is out of the way, never snags or catches, and is routed into the back of the spindle. You'll be pleased with the convenience of the second hose for capturing the few chips that aren't vacuumed away while engraving. The flexible, soft-rubber end won't damage the equipment or mar your work.
Saving seconds in every job means saving hours in every month.
Software That Strengthens Your Message
Your Scott SignGraver® machine features versatile software that enables you to craft the message or statement you want. Offering a variety of font choices conveying bold to soft, and everything in between, it gives you the flexibility you need to customize and optimize every sign. Ask about all of the options available to you, and make signs that effectively communicate.
Direct From Crate to Bench
Your Scott SignGraver® engraving machine arrives already pre-assembled, in the box. Simply connect the wires, install the software and complete the sign that we already half-engraved on the machine to show you that the equipment works. Here’s what’s in the box:
- SignGraver® 11/16 engraving machine, with half-engraved sample sign on the bed
- GripNGraver™ tacky mat 4" x 11 1/2"
- 0.015" (installed) and 0.125" diameter ultra-sharp 1/8" x 5" long-life carbide cutters for crisp-edged letters
- Two software licenses: one for the professional design software (can be installed on three PCs) and a second for machine manager software
- Vacuum hoses: one connected to the spindle, another conveniently placed for cleaning up stray chips on your mat or workspace, and a third that empties into the main, low-noise optional vacuum system (strongly recommended during engraving and for minimizing clean-up time between jobs)
- Power supplies, cables, USB cable to PC
- Abundant samples of engraving materials for easy-to-follow training
Dimensions of crate and skid: 28" x 22" x 30"
Gross weight: 75 pounds
Support Whenever You Need It
Your professional contact with Scott Machine doesn’t end with the purchase of your SignGraver® engraving machine. It’s just the beginning, because we provide one hour of free training, through WebEx or by phone. And besides our easily accessible Engraver Training and Support web page, get ready for our online Scott University training & learning system, currently under construction. Features like these sustain our ongoing mission to keep customers like you always supported, always satisfied.
Build a Budget for SignGraver 11/16
At a glance, here's a comprehensive budget.
SignGraver 11/16
Professional engraving design software included (3 licenses)
SignGraver machine manager software - new & unique!
0.015" engraving cutter & brass holder - installed
GripNGraver tack mat - installed
Sample materials - one sample installed and partially engraved
Complete engraving system: #SSG-11/16 $5,900
Integrated vacuum
# SAGVAC vacuum (strongly encouraged) $945.00
Budget
Total: $6,745
Training (Windows 10 & 11)
One hour scheduled in advance, via WebEx or phone:
Purchased with machine – #TF $125
Purchased after shipment – #TFS $175
Large hold-down-mat
Each mat is 11 1/4" x 8"; purchase two if you're engraving large signs, and place them one above the other on the bed.
Tools for Lettering on Plastics or Metals
See our cutters, burnishing tools and scribe in the
Budget about $60 for spare tools.
Wide Range of Engraving Plastics
We make our own Scott-Ply universal engraving plastic. Consider your options in our
Consumable Items
This machine is reliable and requires no spare parts and no maintenance, other than vacuuming to remove an stray plastic bits. We recommend that you have a spare cutter on-hand, and ample pre-cut engraving plastics.
Compare your Computerized Engraver Choices
Which engraver is best for you? Just answer these two questions and you'll be on the right track.
(1) What material are you engraving? Plastic, soft metal, hard metal?
(2) Next, think about the sizes of the items you typically engrave -- what's the largest size you engrave often?
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Celebrating 62 Years of American Service
You want to know that your engraving investment is backed by a company offering solid credentials and personal service. And that’s what you get every time, with Scott Machine, manufacturing American-made products for 62 years in upstate New York, where hard work is still a badge of honor. Count on us to proudly fulfill all your engraving and sign-making needs.
Call us for a friendly, personal response, at 607-865-6511, 8:30am-5:00pm ET, weekdays.
Though we've provided a comprehensive overview of the Scott SignGraver engraving machine here, we realize that sometimes additional questions arise. Feel free to call us because we still believe human one-on-one communications is the best way to solve problems and satisfy customers. We normally answer our phone by the fourth ring. If you happen to hear voice mail, please leave a message. During office hours, we respond within two hours. Your inquiries are always welcome!
