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  1. 09-03-2010, 05:12 PM #1
    Ecmdrw5
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    Mirrored Engraving

    I want to mirror some text and part numbers into a part. I can't mirror the whole program because of other pockets and holes. Any ideas?
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  2. 09-03-2010, 06:21 PM #2
    neilw20
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    Sub process

    Run the text engraving as a sub process and only mirror that process.
    Needs a little thought to locate the mirroring point.
    Super X3. 3600rpm. Sheridan 6"x24" Lathe + more. Three ways to fix things: The right way, the other way, and maybe your way, which is possibly a faster wrong way.
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  3. 09-03-2010, 06:24 PM #3
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    Yeah that's why I pretty much came up with it. Just didn't know if there was an easier/better way. Thanks
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  4. 09-03-2010, 06:45 PM #4
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    CAM package.

    CAM programs can be frustrating.
    You might be able to find a font editor that you can make a mirrored font with.
    That is if the CAM package can select a font.
    ACAD simplex text makes quite a nice engraving font. (IMHO)
    Just explode the text.
    Offsetting a copy sideways slightly makes it look nice with different width vertical strokes due to double pass.

    Those lines are 1mm apart. Done with a dead 0.3mm drill ground flat on the end. Stainless steel. Cutter lasts 12 hours.
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