RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] using a CNC mill to engrave metal

Not cheap, but relatively affordable, IMService ( http://imsrv.com )
offers Vfontz and Vcarvz which go a great job at this in combination
with VectorCAM. It is programmed to use a v-tip bit.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I was wondering if anyone has any experience using a sherline mill
> with a CNC package as an engraver. Ideally, I would like to be able
> to type some text on a keyboard and have the mill enrave some metal
> down a few thousandths with what I typed. What end mill should I
> use? What CNC software? Any web site you could point me to? thanks
> in advance.
>
>
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