Solidworks and Engraving

[Mr. Wizzard]

Just a question about engraving. I normally engrave parts with a 1/16" ballnose or small single point 90 degree engraving tool. Just aluminum, usually .005-.010 deep.

 

Problem: Engineers will just send me models/surfaces with plain text (usually a separate dxf) laid over top of it. When I engrave the part, the letters run together because letters in the part have a thickness, whereas letters on the computer screen do not.

 

Question: Does anyone know of an easy way to create a visual representation of this type of engraving in the Solidworks part model that would be quick and easy. If the engineers could preview how the text is actually going to be created, they could better design and place the text.

 

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Fred @ Slate Industries]

Boom Shaka Laka!

 

 

STICK FONT IN SW…

START

SETTINGS

CONTROL PANEL

FONTS

Double click on the Camworks.ttf file.

Then click DONE.

Now this font will be available in Solidworks or Camworks Solids etc.

 

(Won't cut or extrude which is why they don't use it)

[Mr. Wizzard]

I don't have the Camworks.ttf file you speak of.

[Fred @ Slate Industries]

I'll send it to you if your still interested.

[Mr. Wizzard]

Sure, it's worth a shot. Thanks.