Engraving Work Order Software

Engraving work order software routes shop jobs to CO2 lasers, fiber lasers, rotary spindles, and sandcarving stations. EngraveDesk puts the vector file, plate dimensions, and signed proof on the digital traveler. Operators mark progress and scrap as they go, and the front desk sees it live.

No credit card required for trial + $38/mo with 10 seats + Free migration

Engraving work order software job traveler card with station routing and process steps

Route each job to the right work center

A shop often runs several machine types, each good at a different substrate and depth.

EngraveDesk sends a job to the bay that matches its material, thickness, and finish.

  • Acrylic and wood plaques to a flatbed CO2 laser.
  • Deep metal cutting and diamond drag to a rotary spindle.
  • Stainless and anodized plates to a fiber laser.
  • Crystal and stone to a dedicated sandcarving booth.
Work Center Routing Rules
  • CO2 Laser BaySurface and plate vector cutting
    Acrylic & Wood
  • Rotary BayDiamond drag & rotary spindle engraving
    Brass & Metal
  • Sandcarving BoothAbrasive blast deep etch
    Crystal & Stone

One traveler, no paper jacket

Lost job jackets and thumb drives are a quiet cost every week.

The digital work order holds the production vector, the plate specs, and the e-signed proof.

  • Open the file on a floor tablet.
  • Check corner radius and screw holes before the cut.
  • Read the approved spelling list at the machine.
  • Keep outdated revisions away from the operator.

Material use and scrap you can see

Unrecorded scrap quietly eats margin.

EngraveDesk deducts blanks as a job starts and flags a spoil rate that climbs past the usual.

  • Deduct brass, acrylic, and wood as work begins.
  • Log a damaged blank with one click.
  • Spot a bad batch or a bad setup before it repeats.
  • Compare real material use to the original quote.

Status the front desk can answer

Customers call the counter, not the machine room.

Live job status means the desk answers without walking into the noise.

  • Follow a job from queue to in-progress to inspection.
  • Ping assembly as the plates leave the laser bed.
  • Send the pickup notice and post the order to the ledger.
Job Traveler Progress
  1. 01
    Pull BlanksCompleted · 15 walnut bases pulled
  2. 02
    Laser PlatesActive · CO2 Laser Bay 1
  3. 03
    Assemble & QCQueued · Assembly bench 2

What We Promise

Customized by Us, for Your Shop. Yes, yours specifically.

We learn how your engraving and assembly floor runs and shape EngraveDesk to match.

Upgrades never break it

No data lost between versions

Free White-Glove Migration

We move your blank catalog, customers, and open orders over for you.

$38 a Month

Every module, 10 seats included. Extra seats are a flat $3.

No AI Slop

Automation that does the same thing every time.

Works With What You Already Use

We hook EngraveDesk into the software you already use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to migrate our blank catalog and customer accounts from QuickBooks, spreadsheets, or legacy shop software?

EngraveDesk provides direct CSV and Excel import templates for your Chart of Accounts, corporate & school customer contacts, blank supplier catalogs (JDS, Marco, Tropar, etc.), inventory SKUs, and open balances. Most trophy and engraving shops complete their full migration within 48 hours without interrupting production.

What happens to our Showroom Point of Sale (POS) if our internet drops?

The Showroom Point of Sale (POS) features local offline caching. Counter staff can continue ringing up walk-in trophy orders offline. All transactions queue locally and sync with zero data loss once reconnected.

How does EngraveDesk differ from generic ERPs or print-shop tools?

Generic ERPs and T-shirt print-shop apps aren’t built for engraving workflows—they force you to bolt together third-party plugins for artwork proofing, blank component BOMs (bases, risers, figurines, engraving plates), and accounting. EngraveDesk is purpose-built for trophy, award, and plaque makers on a single unified database where blank stock, showroom POS, proof approvals, laser/rotary work orders, and your general ledger update instantaneously with zero connector glue.

Ready to Run Your Entire Engraving Shop on One System?

No credit card required for trial + $38/mo with 10 seats + Free migration