A method for marking a workpiece (6) uses a device, wherein the workpiece (6) is formed at least partially in a thermal master or forming process, comprises a surface (10) directed towards the workpiece (6), wherein a number of individually controllable heating elements (2) is distributed behind the surface (10) for a local heating of a workpiece surface portion. Each of the heating elements (2) comprises a solid material (11) having a surface structure and a heating structure (3), wherein the surface (10) directed towards the workpiece (6) encompassing the surface structures (40) has a uniform smooth surface allowing to dark, burn or foam the surface (7) of the workpiece (6) through heat introduction.

A method of verifying placement of a piece on a work surface is disclosed. An imaging device and an illumination system are electronically interconnected with a computer. The illumination system projects indicia onto a work surface for indicating a location for placement of a piece on the work surface. An indicator is provided to the piece that includes light emission displaying fluorescent wavelengths when illuminated for distinguishing the piece form the work surface. The piece is placed upon the work surface at a location indicated by the laser indicia. The illumination system illuminates the piece presenting a visible contrast between the piece and the work surface enabling the imaging device to distinguish the piece from the work surface. The imaging device signals the controller a location of the piece for the controller to verify accurate placement of the piece.

A method for marking a workpiece (6) uses a device, wherein the workpiece (6) is formed at least partially in a thermal master or forming process, comprises a surface (10) directed towards the workpiece (6), wherein a number of individually controllable heating elements (2) is distributed behind the surface (10) for a local heating of a workpiece surface portion. Each of the heating elements (2) comprises a solid material (11) having a surface structure and a heating structure (3), wherein the surface (10) directed towards the workpiece (6) encompassing the surface structures (40) has a uniform smooth surface allowing to dark, burn or foam the surface (7) of the workpiece (6) through heat introduction.

A method of verifying placement of a piece on a work surface is disclosed. An imaging device and an illumination system are electronically interconnected with a computer. The illumination system projects indicia onto a work surface for indicating a location for placement of a piece on the work surface. An indicator is provided to the piece that includes light emission displaying fluorescent wavelengths when illuminated for distinguishing the piece form the work surface. The piece is placed upon the work surface at a location indicated by the laser indicia. The illumination system illuminates the piece presenting a visible contrast between the piece and the work surface enabling the imaging device to distinguish the piece from the work surface. The imaging device signals the controller a location of the piece for the controller to verify accurate placement of the piece.

A customized wedding ring and process for customization, comprising a wedding ring, including sophisticated details made from noble materials, such as gold, silver, precious and semiprecious gems, also including combinations of every kind of noble or non-noble metals, as well as various gems, finishing or covers. In addition to these aspects, the wedding ring has its internal diameter customized with a personal etching of at least one stylized image, which may be a fingerprint, signature or caricature. The etched images are captured and previously treated by the appropriate digital equipment, and the treated images are inserted in a laser etching device which then etches the images onto the ring.