Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] In Praise of Vector CAD/CAM

Hi Dan,

I remember Tengwar from my font quest of about a year ago. Which do you
prefer, Quenya or Sindarian? Perhaps you have found some additional
ones?

Alan KM6VV
P.S. Nice rings!


Dan Statman wrote:

>
> I would like to share a CAD/CAM experience with the list that may benefit
> somebody deciding on a software package to purchase.
>
> A customer of mine recently requested a titanium wedding ring with an Elvish
> inscription using the Tengwar font from The Lord of the Rings.
>
> After installing the proper font, Vector was able to create a toolpath from
> this True-Type font (after I figured out the appropriate key strokes). Each
> letter was then spiral pocketed with a 0.015" diameter tool. The resultant
> G-Code file of over 9600 individual moves, was created effortlessly. The
> G-code was then post processed in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to calculate
> appropriate feedrates for EACH move since it is combined rotary and linear
> G01 commands.
>
> First try, perfect.
>
> Pictures can be seen at:
>
> http://members.rennlist.com/statmandesigns/ashring-1.jpg
>
> Thank you Vector (and Fred Smith for his AMAZING support).
>
> Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
> www.statmandesigns.com
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