b'Kyocera Precision ToolsA solid round engraving tool is presented.engraving tools are uncoated, but the toolmaker does offer coated engravers, primarily AlTiN, as specials to enhance lubricity and tool life, Jackson said. However, in addition to a lead time of 10 to 15 days for coated tools, he said a coating might double the cost of a rel-atively inexpensive engraver.The user would have to look at (it) and ask, Am I going to get enough tool life out (of) it to justify the expense of the coating? he said. If engraving all day long and if it was up to me, you are going to get your money back.Besides metal, plastic and even wood, Jackson Engraving tools and engraved workpieces are shown.Kyocera Precision Toolsctemag.com/cteguide.com41Engraving.indd 41 8/17/20 11:03 AM'