Yeah that would be a lot of work!
I typically just extrude a regular font text into my model, then when I am in CAM I will add the drafting note and engrave it not ideal but gets the job done (luckily im only engraving on planar surfaces)
Hi Rob, I have not done 5 axis machining. I believe it would work as long as the tool axis is normal to the surface while engraving.https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=f0272e9f-064c-44a4-a816-bd83bc319a49&file=ENGRAVING_WIDTH_OF_LETTER_CALCULATOR.xlsx
I made an excel doc to calculate width of lettering when using a ball to engrave. The formula im using is width of cut = 2*SQRT(r^2-(r-DOC)^2) where r is radius of tool and DOC is depth of cut.
It is frustrating because I want a visual on my part when reviewing it not just a drafting text that...
