52 engraved brass compasses for TecWave

Project at a glance

• Client: TecWave
• Confirmed initial batch: 52 customer-supplied brass compasses
• Product size: approximately 5 × 5 cm
• Technique: fibre laser engraving on the lid
• Project: autumn 2025, Breda

The brief

TecWave wanted a corporate gift carrying a clearly visible company identity. The round, reflective brass lid provided the available engraving area.

A sample was needed to establish how the logo would appear on this material. The suitability of the supplied version mattered as much as its shape.

Our approach

A sample was engraved and reviewed before batch processing. The proposed engraving zone of approximately 4.2 to 4.4 cm left a margin around the edge of the roughly 5 cm product.

An alternative material version was unsuitable for the intended application and was rejected by the client. The appropriate brass version was supplied for the series.

After sample approval, SDLG used a fibre laser to engrave the TecWave logo onto the lids. This case covers the confirmed initial batch of 52 compasses.

The result

The brass compasses received a TecWave logo on the lid. The placement follows the circular shape and leaves a clear margin around the artwork.

Engraved brass compasses require the right combination of material, logo size and sample assessment. The sample gave the client a concrete view of the intended engraving before the series.

Thank you for the first compass sample; it looked very good!

Evelien Versmissen, TecWave · translated from Dutch

Project photographs

Frequently asked questions

Is every gold-coloured compass suitable?

Not necessarily. The material composition and surface finish determine its response to the laser.

Is the batch assessed in advance?

This project began with an approved sample. We agree the sample process and available engraving area for your project.