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  1. #1
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    arc engraving ????

    i have been trying to engrave on a arch.....

    i cant find any info on how... or what to use

    simple example is.....\

    got a beer can and i want to engrave my name on it.....
    now i know i would have to have 4th axis but .. just a sample

    what i want to do is engrave a pistols handle....

    the thing is about 30mm width 70 long and the arch is about 4 mm along the 30mm side.....and i want to engrave along the 70mm side so the
    angle of the bit shouldn't be bad because the arch is soo small .....
    but i just cant figure out how to do it....
    im using cambam,autocad,sketchup,artcam, mach3........

    can anyone help me plz

  2. #2
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    Re: arc engraving ????

    or maybe admin can repost this in a proper forum

  3. #3
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    Re: arc engraving ????

    I know that Aspire can project the toolpaths onto a 3D model.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  4. #4
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    Re: arc engraving ????

    If you're willing to make a probe (or already have one) take a look at G-Code Ripper. Can't beat the price.
    G-Code Ripper
    Edit/ I'm assuming the pistol grip is an existing piece, not something you're making from stock..
    Anyone who says "It only goes together one way" has no imagination.

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