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Discussion in 'General Talk Forum' started by CNCJohan, Aug 26, 2014.

  1. CNCJohan

    CNCJohan New Member

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    Hello,
    How do I engrave text?
    I run SketchUp with Phlatscript plugin. Works fine milling out models and shapes, but text?
    regards
    Johan
     
    CNCJohan, Aug 26, 2014
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  2. 3DMON

    3DMON Moderator Staff Member

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    Use the centerline tool.
     
    3DMON, Aug 26, 2014
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    I use StickFont v1.1 with the CamBam font set.........(all can be downloaded for free)
    StickFont will generate .DXF or G-Code files

    You can import the .DXF file into Sketchup and then use the centerline tool as 3DMON mentioned
     
    cel22262, Aug 26, 2014
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  4. swarfer

    swarfer Moderator Staff Member

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    yes, but first you need to 'explode' the text into a bunch of lines.
    set the material thickness to the depth of cut you want, then use 100% depth for the centerline cuts.
     
    swarfer, Aug 27, 2014
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  5. CNCJohan

    CNCJohan New Member

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    Thanks to everyone who responded. I have downloaded the programs and will giv it a try. I will return with the result
    Regards
    Johan
     
    CNCJohan, Aug 27, 2014
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