Deep Laser Engraving (≈0.10mm) on MoodTag Dog ID Tags

Engraving method: Deep laser engraving (material removal)
Approx depth: ~0.10mm (≈100 µm)
Feel: Recessed grooves (tactile)

What “deep laser engraving” means at MoodTag

MoodTag tags are deep laser engraved, meaning we remove metal to create a real recessed groove — not printing, not ink, and not a surface-only mark.

This is tactile engraving:

  • You can feel the grooves when you swipe your finger across the text
  • The lettering sits below the surface of the metal
  • The result is made for long-term readability

Our engraving depth (the part most people care about)

Our engraving depth: approximately 0.10mm

MoodTag’s engraving depth is approximately 0.10mm (around 100 microns).

In practical terms: it’s a true groove — the type of engraving you can feel by touch, and the type designed to stay readable over time.

Why engraving depth matters for dog ID tags

A dog tag is exposed to daily wear: collar friction, ring contact, outdoor grit, water, and impact. Engraving depth matters because it influences:

Long-term readability

A recessed groove keeps characters defined, even as the tag surface picks up general wear.

Durability you can trust

Deep engraving is a structural change to the metal (material removed), not a layer that can peel or wash off.

Safety and speed of return

A clear phone number helps someone call quickly if a dog gets out. Depth helps keep details readable when it matters.

Deep engraving vs printed tags

Deep laser engraving (MoodTag)

  • Metal is removed
  • Text is recessed
  • Tactile (you can feel it)
  • Built for long-term legibility

Printed / surface-applied tags

  • Text sits on the surface
  • Often not tactile
  • Can degrade faster depending on method/material

How we engrave MoodTag tags (front + back)

MoodTag tags are engraved on both sides:

  • Front: Dog name + personality quote
  • Back: Owner name + phone number (for safety)

This keeps the tag expressive on the front — and practical on the back.

Engraved not printed

FAQ

Deep laser engraving is a process where metal is removed to create a recessed groove in the tag, rather than printing on the surface.

MoodTag’s engraving depth is approximately 0.10mm (around 100 microns), creating a real groove you can feel by touch.

Yes. If you swipe your finger across the engraved text, you can feel the recessed grooves.

Depth supports long-term readability because the characters are recessed and stay defined through everyday wear.

Deep engraving removes metal to form a groove, while printed/surface-applied text sits on top or only affects the surface. A recessed groove is generally more durable for long-term legibility.

The tag surface may pick up scratches like any metal item, but the engraving is cut into the metal, so the characters remain physically formed as a groove.