Engrave Toolpath, order by step

[enervino]

Hello, I would like to use the Engraving toolpath to "order by Step" (each step is machined to full depth before moving on) but under multiple depths, I only see one option, maximum step down, In the Contour 2D it does have this option, am I missing something here? is it a planned feature?

For now, I'm using 2D contour but I have to modify the tool to make it work. Not ideal especially if you get the Operators saying they don't have a 0.5 mm flat endmill...

[hyperbolicindustries]

There is alot going on here, Are you wanting to use a 2D contour or Engrave? They are 2 different toolpaths meant for 2 different things. The depth on a engrave is based upon how far apart the driving lines/curves are, although you can limit the depth to take multiple passes. And engrave needs a chamfer/engraving bit. 2D Contour is just follows lines/curves and usually uses a square end mill like you are mentioning so I'm not sure which operation you are meaning to use. Perhaps attach a file that you are having trouble with. File>Export>*.f3d and attach to reply.

[enervino]

I don't think I am allowed to export this one I will make a Sample for this if I can't explain it well enough, But anyway. 

I'm trying To engrave (with a V bit with a 0.5, flat 25deg) Using multiple depths, (i limited the depth to 0.4 under the hights Tab) if I go to 0.4 deep one time then the tool has massive wear and breaks Quickly, So I set under the Engraving tool path Multable depths > Maximum depth > 0.2. This gives me 2 step downs.

The issue is the engraving is FAR away from each other, and the engraving seems to prefer to order by depth without other options. This issue is causing a lot of "AIR TIME", for an operation, not ideal.

So my solutions for now are:

1. Use 2D Contour and select a Slot drill with 0.5 a diameter to fool the software into making a tool path. by exploding the text and following its contour.

2. Engrave each Engraving Separately, using different operations,

With these lot of selections whereas, with engraving, I select the sketch and it is done.

Both are not ideal, so I guess I'm asking for a feature for the engraving tool path,

I can make a sample if it is still difficult to understand what I'm on about.

[enervino]

ok I took some time this morning this should give you an idea of the issue

[seth.madore]

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@enervino wrote:

Hello, I would like to use the Engraving toolpath to "order by Step" (each step is machined to full depth before moving on) but under multiple depths, I only see one option, maximum step down, In the Contour 2D it does have this option, am I missing something here? is it a planned feature?

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This isn't an option with the Engrave toolpath. One option would be to break the toolpath into multiple toolpaths (which sucks, I get it) and just have it work that way. You will need to "Explode Text" for that to work, though.

 

[enervino]

Mabey, add this feature reqest to your long list of things to add to fusion?