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MOPA Pulsed Fiber Laser · ATF Compliant · Blaine, MN

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Laser Engraving & Marking — Full Service Price List
Permanent fiber laser engraving on metal, polymer, wood, and more. ATF-compliant NFA and firearm serialization. Custom artwork, logos, and industrial part marking. All work meets or exceeds ATF minimum depth and size requirements.
Most standard jobs are flat rate for convenience. Custom artwork, complex designs, and large production runs are quoted hourly at $100/hr. Setup fee applies when artwork conversion or design work is required.
Setup & Artwork Fees
File Setup & Artwork
Setup fees apply when customer-supplied artwork requires conversion or modification. No setup fee when customer provides a clean, ready-to-engrave vector file (AI, SVG, DXF). Fees are one-time per design — reorders have no setup fee.
$20Clean conversion, no artist work needed
$35B/W conversion, minor cleanup
$60Pixelation cleanup, recreation, complex layout
$80/hr1-hour minimum
AI, SVG, DXF, PDF — high-res PNG/JPG accepted with Level 2+ fee
$0No setup fee on repeat orders
Firearms ATF COMPLIANT
NFA / Serialization Engraving NFA
ATF-compliant engraving for NFA items (Form 1 builds, trust transfers, SBRs, suppressors). All markings meet minimum 1/16" height and 0.003" depth per ATF requirements.
$65Name, city, state, serial — ATF standard
+$10
$65Maker info + serial — ATF compliant
$65
$45Discounted when engraving + coating combined
Same day — 2 business days
Custom Firearm Engraving
Custom logos, graphics, text, and decorative engraving on slides, frames, receivers, barrels, and accessories. Firearm must be unloaded and safe for handling.
$45Customer-supplied ready file
$35Up to 2 lines
$55–$95Per side — complexity dependent
$55–$95
$20Both sides included
$100/hr1-hour minimum
AR Platform Packages
$65Standard compliance marks one side
$110Maker marks + logo/graphic + selector marks
$200Custom layout both sides of receiver
Knives & Blades
Knife & Blade Engraving
Permanent laser engraving on fixed blades, folders, and handles. Works on stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, G10, and polymer handles.
$35
$45
$35–$55Material dependent
$65
Quote on requestVolume pricing available
$100/hr
Tools & Hardware
Tool & Hardware Marking
Permanent asset marking, identification, and branding on hand tools, hardware, and equipment. Ideal for fleet marking, theft deterrence, and professional branding.
$25
$35
$85Same text/ID — bulk rate
$150Same text/ID — bulk rate
$100/hr
$35
Trophies & Awards
Trophy, Award & Gift Engraving
Personalized engraving on metal trophies, plaques, awards, dog tags, challenge coins, and gift items.
$25
$35–$55
$55–$85
Quote on requestVolume discount available
$30Both sides
1–3 business days
Industrial Part Marking
Industrial Marking & Serialization
Permanent part marking for manufacturers, fabricators, and industrial customers. Serial numbers, part numbers, QR codes, data matrix, and compliance marking. Volume pricing available.
$100/hr1-hour minimum
$35
Quote on requestSignificant volume discount
$45Per part — includes artwork setup
10% off standard rates
$50
Custom & Decorative
Custom Artwork & Decorative Engraving
One-of-a-kind custom engraving for personal projects, gifts, and artistic work. Portraits, detailed graphics, patterns, and complex designs. Quoted by complexity and time.
$100/hr1-hour minimum
$55Ready file provided
Quote on requestFeasibility assessment required
$175+Pattern dependent
Steel, aluminum, titanium, stainless, polymer, G10, brass, copper
3–7 business daysComplex work may require longer
Rush Service
Rush Turnaround
Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days. Rush availability subject to current shop capacity — call ahead to confirm.
1–3 business days
+$35 flat or +25% (whichever is greater)
Same day available — call to confirm
Notes & Terms: All NFA engraving meets ATF minimum requirements (1/16" height, 0.003" depth). Customer is responsible for ensuring Form 1 or transfer paperwork is approved before NFA engraving is performed. Artwork must be provided in an acceptable format — see setup fee schedule. Engraving is permanent and non-reversible; customer approves final layout before work begins. Firearms must be unloaded and cleared for handling. Volume and production pricing available — contact us for a quote. Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement Discount. Contact us at [email protected].