A logo can be line engraved or area engraved in a laser-cut wooden part. Line engraving follows outlines; area engraving fills a shape. Choose for the desired result rather than the fill colour on your screen.
An outline or a filled logo?
A line logo creates a subtle image suited to numbering or fine illustrations. A filled logo is more prominent, but a large area takes longer to engrave. Small letters and openings must remain recognisable either way.
Read the distinction in cutting, line engraving and area engraving.
Wood species affects contrast
Grain, colour and sheet construction change the engraving's appearance. An even MDF surface produces a different image from natural plywood. Assess the logo on the selected wood and consider grain direction for visible parts.
Make the logo a vector shape
Use the original vector file. Convert text to outlines and use closed contours for area engraving. A sharp-looking JPG is still not a vector file. Clean up overlapping areas and preserve the logo's internal openings.
A trial shows the actual appearance
Produce the smallest logo or finest lettering at actual size. Assess contrast and readability at the intended viewing distance. For a production run, test the engraving together with the cutting contour.
Compare wood-based materials. To engrave an existing wooden item, see product engraving.