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Text engraving on a wheel
« on: November 22, 2007, 10:25:10 AM »
Is there any way to use Lcam to generate Gcode for engraving texts on a wheel (rings, counters). I have a four-axis CNC mill running Mach3. Thanks for response, Xavier

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Re: Text engraving on a wheel
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2007, 10:46:07 AM »
If you draw a rectangular box the length of the circumference of your ring/counter in the y axis and fit your text into it.

Then configure your A axis so that it is linear, work the steps out for 1" or 1mm of arc at the circumference of the ring.

Post out the code and change all the Y axis moves to A.

Run the program at your own risk.

Or

Use a CAM system.

Graham.

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Re: Text engraving on a wheel
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2007, 11:06:24 AM »
Great, I understand and will try it. have a nice thanksgiving day!

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Re: Text engraving on a wheel
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2007, 11:29:08 AM »
Let me know how you get on,  :)

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