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Laser Applications

Laser Engraved Tumblers & Custom Drinkware

Everyday Products, Premium Branding Opportunities

Tapping into the Tumbler Market

Custom drinkware is no longer just a giveaway—it’s a daily-use branding asset and a revenue-driving product line. From laser engraved tumblers used as corporate gifts to personalized stainless steel drinkware sold at retail stores, demand continues to grow. For businesses serious about quality, speed, and scalability, Epilog Laser machines set the industry standard for professional tumbler engraving.

From premium brands like YETI®, Stanley®, and Polar Camel® to glass and specialty drinkware, Epilog equipment empowers businesses to produce permanent, high-end engravings that never peel, fade, or wash away.

The Epilog Advantage: Built for Professional Tumbler Engraving

Epilog Laser machines are engineered for production environments where precision, reliability, and repeatability matter. Unlike vinyl decals or screen printing—which wear down over time—laser engraving permanently alters the surface of the tumbler for a mark that lasts as long as the cup itself.

Speed That Scales with Your Business

In production, speed equals profit.

Our laser machines are built for high-throughput environments, offering engraving speeds of up to 4190 mm/second (165 inches per second.)

A typical logo on a tumbler can be engraved in one to two minutes, compared to 8–10 minutes on hobby-grade lasers. That difference allows businesses to produce multiple tumblers per hour, fulfill bulk orders faster, and dramatically increase hourly revenue without adding labor.

Maximize Throughput

  • Engrave small logos or full wraps
  • Simple, intuitive setup
  • Accommodate diameters up to 9.25″ (234 mm)
    *will vary by model
  • Two rotary styles for maximum flexibility
Engraved water bottles in multiple sizes Engraved in Minutes
Multiple size water bottles ready for engraving Multiple Sizes

Advanced Laser Technology for Permanent Results

For powder-coated tumblers, Epilog’s CO2 laser technology cleanly removes the coating to expose the bright stainless steel beneath. The result is a high-contrast, dishwasher-safe engraving with no inks, chemicals, or consumables. For bare or uncoated metals, Epilog’s fiber laser systems create deep, permanent marks without the need for marking sprays.

To support seamless 360-degree rotary laser engraving, we offer a precision rotary attachment that rotates the tumbler in perfect synchronization with the laser. This ensures full-wrap logos and patterns remain sharp, evenly focused, and distortion-free from start to finish.

Supported Drinkware & Materials

  • Tumblers: 20oz, 30oz, and 40oz
  • Water Bottles: Stainless steel bottles, flasks, and sport-cap bottles
  • Glassware: Beer mugs, pint glasses, and wine glasses
Rim-style Rotary Attachment Accessory

Rotary Accessories

Epilog’s rotary attachment options make engraving tumblers and glassware effortless, delivering precise, consistent results on curved surfaces with speed and accuracy.
3 Jaw Chuck Rotary Attachment

Versatility Beyond Tumblers

While tumblers are a high-growth product category, Epilog machines are designed to do so much more. Your business isn’t limited to a single application or substrate. Our CO2 and fiber laser machines work with a wide range of materials including wood, acrylic, leather, glass, rubber, and much more, opening the door to countless applications. From signage, awards, and promotional products to industrial marking, branding, and custom fabrication, Epilog gives you the flexibility to expand beyond a single product trend. This versatility helps you maximize your investment, diversify revenue streams, and confidently take on new projects as customer demands evolve.

For businesses seeking maximum ROI, we also offer dual laser source systems, allowing seamless switching between metal and non-metal applications in a single workflow.

Designed for Real Businesses

For the Scaling Shop Owner

At Epilog, we design our systems to grow alongside your business. As production demands increase, our machines deliver the reliability, precision, and flexibility needed to scale—without forcing major workflow changes or frequent reinvestment. From expanding capacity to adding new materials or applications, we help shop owners increase output confidently while maintaining consistent, professional results.
co2 laser applications boosting profits

For Corporate In‑House Teams

Bringing engraving in‑house with Epilog Laser eliminates third‑party lead times and minimum order requirements. Our systems give marketing and branding teams full control over quality and brand consistency, while enabling fast turnaround on VIP gifts, awards, and custom projects. With the ability to produce small runs or one‑off items on demand, Epilog empowers teams to respond quickly, creatively, and efficiently.

Ready to expand your tumbler engraving potential?

Set up a demonstration or generate your online estimate today!

FAQ’s

You’ve got questions, we got answers.

What type of laser is best for tumblers: CO2 or fiber?
CO2 lasers are the industry standard for powder-coated tumblers like YETI and Stanley, as they vaporize the coating to reveal stainless steel. Fiber lasers are ideal for engraving directly into raw, uncoated metals to create dark, permanent marks.
Is a rotary attachment necessary for tumbler engraving?

Technically, no, a rotary isn’t required to engrave tumblers. However, depending on your artwork size and production demands, it makes the process easier, more consistent, and more efficient. Because tumblers are cylindrical, a rotary attachment keeps the engraving surface properly aligned and in focus by rotating the cup in sync with the laser, resulting in cleaner, more precise results with minimal setup.

If you’re engraving smaller graphics on multiple tumblers, you can also use an optional 4″ lens to process several pieces at once. Just keep in mind that your artwork will need to be 2.75″ or smaller to maintain proper focus across the surface. You can check out the process for multiple tumbler engraving here.

Can Epilog lasers engrave full 360-degree wraps?
Absolutely. Epilog’s software calculates the exact circumference of the tumbler to ensure seamless, mathematically precise wraparound engravings with no visible start or stop points.
How many tumblers can an Epilog laser engrave per hour?
Engraving speed depends on the size and detail of the graphic, but with our high engraving speeds, you can produce exponentially more than with slower, lower-quality laser machines