Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Engraving Cycle, 305

Engraving Cycle

The Engraving Cycle provides a quick and easy way to engrave part numbers, legends, or any alpha/numeric inscription. Engraving does not require the use of shapes or geometry. There are two types of engraving patterns, Linear and Circular. Certain parameters apply only to specific cycles. These parameters appear as needed. The usual type of cutter is a sharp point or center-drill type tool. Options are given for engraving on an angle and mirror is supported for engraving molds. When executed, the CNC rapids to the X Start, Y Start, then to the Start Height. It then feeds to the Z Depth and begins cutting the Text specified.

Basic tab:

Type: Choose Linear or Circular engraving.

Text: Enter the text to be engraved. Upper and lower case characters, numbers and punctuation are allowed.

Start Height: Enter the Absolute Z position before beginning the engrave cycle.

Z Depth: Enter the Z absolute depth of engraving.

Radius (Circular): Enter the radius for circular engraving.

Direction (Circular): Choose a direction, Downward or Upward, for circular engraving.

Start X: Enter the X coordinate for lower-left corner of the text.

Start Y: Enter the Y coordinate for lower-left corner of the text.

Height: Enter the letter height.

Angle: Enter the angle in degrees for rotating the text to be engraved.

Font: Choose Simple, Stencil or Stick.

Mirror X: Select to mirror the engraving on the X axis.

Mirror Y: Select to mirror the engraving on the Y axis.

10.1 CAM Programming

ACU-RITE 3500i 305