Re: Engraving methods

Uh.....sorry, Bill. This is OT. <grin>

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--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, wanliker@a... wrote:
> When a person is converting a machine to CNC, sometimes it is
necessary to
> make new dials if they want one after possibly changing the lead
screw pitch.
> I can easily understand the straight lines for the .001, .005,
and .010
> markings, long and short lines for each position, and how they
would be done.
> But my problem understanding comes into play when you start
engraving the
> numbers.
> How do you make allowances for the curvature of the dial,at
different
> diameters, the different width of the numbers. Example 1 versus
2, take up
> different amounts of space.
>
> What software is used for this, and would someone post a sample G
code, for
> a 2 inch dial for an example. I will not be running it, but want
to study it.
>
> Also please describe setup, angles, etc.
> Thanks,
> bill
>
>
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