DGSHAPE DE-3 - Chapter 5 Various Engraving Methods

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Chapter 5 Various Engraving Methods
Nose Unit Overview and Precautions ....................................................................................... 83
The Role of the Nose Unit .................................................................................................. 83
Nose Unit Limitations .........................................................................................................83
When Using Nose Unit .......................................................................................................84
Using Various Tools .......................................................................................................................... 85
Determining the Item to Create and Required Material and Tool ...................... 85
Considering Engraving Parameters ............................................................................... 87
Using a Diamond Scraper ..................................................................................................88
Using an End Mill .................................................................................................................. 97
Using a Character Cutter/Parallel Cutter (without Nose Unit) ...........................104
Surface Leveling of the Workpiece Table ............................................................................... 114
Previewing before Engraving .....................................................................................................118
Checking the Cutting Path of the Tool (Path Preview) .......................................... 118
Checking the Four Corners of the Engraving Area (Area Preview) ................... 119
Checking Any Point on Engraving Data Using a Workpiece
(Point Preview) ....................................................................................................................121
Repeating the Same Engraving .................................................................................................123
Things You Can Do When Creating Engraving Data ..........................................................124
Making Use of Layers ........................................................................................................124
Chapter 5 Various Engraving Methods