Ramp parameters for fine text engraving in aluminum
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:23 am
Hello, I'm testing out engraving some pretty fine text in anodized aluminum. The text is 2.7mm-1.7mm high, I'm using an Amana 0.005" 30 deg v bit. I've experimented with both pocket toolpaths for true type fonts and contour for single line fonts. Depth of cut is 0.05mm. Generally I've been getting acceptable results, could be better, I was wondering if I should be ramping into these cuts. Since the lines are so short and the engraving is being done in one pass I wasn't sure if there was a point to ramping, but would of course like to get the best results possible.
Any other advice on how to optimize these kinds of cuts would be welcome. I'm using an sd100, I've been following the tool's datasheet, lowest setting on the router (dewalt 611) and a feed rate of 50 ipm.
https://www.amanatool.com/pub/media/pro ... art-v3.pdf
Here's an example.
Any other advice on how to optimize these kinds of cuts would be welcome. I'm using an sd100, I've been following the tool's datasheet, lowest setting on the router (dewalt 611) and a feed rate of 50 ipm.
https://www.amanatool.com/pub/media/pro ... art-v3.pdf
Here's an example.