Single Pass Fonts
Wow, is this forum great!!!!! I've been trying to get a handle on engraving simple text and can't seem to obtain the quality I've been searching for. My engraved lines are too wide even when using a narrow engraving tool and a .0005 depth.
Now the magic of the internet!!!! Today, I opened the engraving forum and the very first post I read shed a whole new light on the problem. My problem??? Guess.
All my fonts generated to date were with deskengrave or bobcad which makes multiple passes for each letter!!! What I need is a single pass which would yield a nicer looking letter. Duhhhh.:withstupi
That being said, is there a source of sample single pass font examples available???? I don't want to invest in the more expensive programs at this time since my engraving requirements are very simple. I've already purchased bobcad and deskengrave is a freebie (thanks). For engraving I have a sherline cnc'd with steppers, mach 3 (licensed) and a 10K spindle modificaiton. I'm using 30° engraving bits and sharpen them to a fine point. And, for now, a -0005 depth on engraving. I'm going to engrave 1911 handgun slides (carbon).
Any help will be appreciated!!!
Bill
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