Roland

DE-3

For over 30-years, Roland DG has lead innovation in rotary engraving technology and continues to break new ground with the DE-3 DGSHAPE desktop rotary engraver. Featuring laser-pointing technology, automatic depth regulation and other intelligent enhancements, the DE-3 is one of the smartest, most intuitive rotary engravers on the market.
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DE-3

Desktop Rotary Engraver

Discover More Applications

with DE-3 Engraving

Effortlessly scribe and engrave onto a huge range of giftware, signage, trophies, tools and industrial products. Personalize brass, aluminum, copper, plastic engraving blanks, wooden items and more, with the speed, precision and ease of the powerfully compact DE-3.

Engrave onto a range of plastics and composite materials that include PCB circuit boards.

Scribe names and graphics onto glass and acrylics with the versatility of the DE-3.

Engrave onto gold, silver and other metals to create profitable personalized giftware.

Add text and graphics onto plaques and signs with crisp, clean precision, and without the surface burning that laser engravers produce.

Personalize industrial tools, nameplates and safety signs in metal, plastic, and other materials.

Create ADA compliant signage with the addition of all-in-one ADA Signage Kit.

Laser Pointer

A laser pointer accurately defines the origin point and displays an engraving path preview on the media— set the engraving position at the touch-of-a-button for accurate engraving and personalization every time.

Precision Engraving

Easily-applied nose cones can be added to the spindle unit to avoid scratches to delicate materials and deliver consistently precise results.

Fast & Easy Production

Powered by a 20,000 rpm DC brushless motor, the DE-3 utilizes advanced surface detection and other automatic features to make set-up and engraving a quick and simple process.

Handy Panel Control

Without the need for computer setup, you can quickly select machine options such as spindle speed and one-touch machine cleaning. Engraving job data can be sent from your computer and stored in the controller after the PC is disconnected.


New Software & Open Architecture

The DE-3 desktop rotary engraver is open source technology that works out-of-the-box with all popular engraving software, industry standard tools, and materials. Also included with purchase of the DE-3 is Dr. Engrave Plus software that offers new user advantages.

  • Now supports AI files and standard graphic/vector data
  • Levelling and drilling functions enable standard text engraving as well as surface levelling and hole drilling
  • Features automatic layout tool for importing Excel and CSV files for quick engraving of nametags, product serial numbers, and other variable data projects


Reliability & Support

As the world leader in desktop rotary engraving devices, Roland DG offers users unmatched product performance and reliability, backed by industry-leading service and support. The DE-3 comes with a comprehensive One-Year Trouble-Free Warranty.

Roland DG’s international ISO certifications are a guarantee of exceptional quality.

At the forefront of advanced machine manufacturing for 37-years, Roland DG continues to provide practical and reliable technology with unmatched service and support.

DGSHAPE by Roland DG further builds on this reliability promise by improving user experience with fast and effortless engraving machines, designed for those just starting out and for engraving experts looking for a more intuitive solution.

Specifications 

DE-3

Work Table Size

305mm x 230mm

12.0079in x 9.05512in

Maximum Work Area (Work Envelope)

12” (X) x 9.1” (Y) x 1.6” (Z)

305 mm (X) x 230 mm (Y) x 40mm (Z)

XYZ Axis Drive System

Stepper motor, 3-axis simultaneous control

Operating Speed

XY Axis

0.1 ~ 60 mm/sec.

Z Axis

0.1 ~ 30mm/sec.

Software Resolution

0.004” (0.01 mm) /step

Mechanical Resolution

XYZ Axis

0.00125 mm/step

Spindle Motor

Brushless DC Motor

Spindle Speed

5,000 ~ 20,000 rpm

Tool Loading

Cutter Holder, Collet Type

Maximum Material Thickness

40 mm(38 mm when using the nose cone)

Connection

USB


Machine Language

RML-1


Power Supply

Voltage & Frequency

AC 100V – 240V ± 10%、50/60Hz(Overvoltage category: Category Ⅱ, IEC60664-1)

Rated Current

1.0 A

Power Consumption

80 W

Operating Noise

While Operating

60 dB(or less)

Standby

40 dB(or less)

External Dimensions

2'02" (W) x 1'9" (D) x 1'2" (H)

(616 mm (W) × 587 mm (D) × 390mm (H))

Machine Weight

75 lbs (35 kg)

Installation Environment

Indoor Use, Altitude

2000 m or less


Temperature

5 to 40 °C

Humidity

35 to 80% (no dew condensation)

Environment Pollution Degree

2

Bundled Accessories

"Power cord, power adapter, USB cable, nose cone unit (resin / metal components), nose unit set screw (fixing screw, spring), spare set screw (for cutter holder) , Solid collet (∅ 3.175 mm), spanner wrench, hex wrench, hex driver, adhesive sheet, dust collector adapter, DGSHAPE Software Package CD, Setup Guide"