CAM Engrave

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CAM Engrave

Menu location
CAM → Engrave
Workbenches
CAM
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Engrave tool is primarily for engraving a Draft ShapeString onto a part. However, it may be useful for other kinds of 2D.

Usage

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Options

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Properties

Data

Base

  • DataPlacement:
  • DataLabel: User name of the object (UTF-8)

Depth

  • DataClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
  • DataFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
  • DataSafe Height: The above which Rapid motions are allowed.
  • DataStart Depth: Starting Depth of Tool- first cut depth in Z
  • DataStep Down: Incremental Step Down of Tool

Path

  • DataActive: Make False, to prevent operation from generating code
  • DataBase: The base geometry for this operation
  • DataComment: An optional comment for this operation
  • DataCoolant Mode: Coolant mode for this operation
  • DataCycle Time: Estimated cycle time for this operation
  • DataStart Vertex: The vertex index to start the path from
  • DataTool Controller: The tool controller that will be used to calculate the path
  • DataUser Label: User assigned label

Hidden

  • DataBase Object:
  • DataBase Shapes:
  • DataExpression Engine:
  • DataLabel2:
  • DataPath:
  • DataProxy:
  • DataVisibility:

View

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Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

Example:

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