C-axis Engraving - Wrapping Text Around a Cylinder

[mayu]

Hello eMastercam,

How do I wrap this text around this 2.0" cylinder for c-axis engraving? Attached is a photo and a 2020.mcam file with generic default machine definitions.

Thank you

c-axis-engraving.mcam

[crazy^millman]

The best way is to figure out your circumference. Then make that your line in the Y Positive direction with idea the center of your round bar is along the X axis. We will use 2" diameter bar to figure this out. Diameter * π equals the circumference. The other way is to use the Analyze entity properties and it will tell you this information as well. 

Now draw the Text vertically along that line you want. Then use the Transform Roll and Roll the Text around the part and your done. 

[mayu]