I'm looking to replace my current CAM program. Most of my work is 2.5 axis milling, and easily done with pretty much any CAM software, or even MDI.

Occasionally though, I need to do complex stuff, including engraving text and logos on cylindrical and hemispherical surfaces. Just 3 axis milling using Z to follow the radius of the curves on parts with a radius of a couple inches.

I have always been able to sketch the text on a plane, then extrude/emboss it onto the curved face of the part. Then create toolpaths to allow a .028" ball mill to follow the extruded text edges over the curved surface with a - .005" radial offset was quite easy, but all the "trial" cam software I've tried in the past few days makes it seem nearly impossible.

Can Dolphin Mill Pro do this painlessly? If so, is there a video out there showing how difficult it is to accomplish?