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--- isel_icv4030:engraving_detailed_images [2023/01/25 02:28] – [Using Rhino] formlab
+++ isel_icv4030:engraving_detailed_images [2023/01/25 07:43] – [Using Rhino] formlab
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 ====== Engraving detailed images ======
-For 2.5D operations that retain sharp edge quality.
+===== For 3D shapes =====
+  * Import mesh file in Fusion 360
+  * Create toolpaths
+    * 6mm ball mill - parallel with a tiny axial stock-to-leave
+    * 2mm ball mill - parallel 90°
-===== Using Rhino =====
+===== For 2.5D shapes that retain sharp edge quality =====
+{{:isel_icv4030:2.5d.jpg|}}
+==== Using Rhino ====
 **Workflow**: Vector image > in Rhino: make solid 3D object > import this into Fusion 360 > Toolpaths
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   * Import STEP file into Fusion 360 to create toolpaths the regular way.
-===== Using Fusion 360 =====
+  * Use flat end mills
+==== Using Fusion 360 ====
 <wrap hi>Update: Not very practical</wrap>
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-===== Negative space =====
+=== Negative space ===
 For cutting the area in-between the shapes (to use as a stamp for example).\\
 Note to future self: **If an image is used as a stamp, mirror the image(!)**
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 {{:isel_icv4030:detailed_engraving_trespa.jpg?400|}}\\
 Embossing stamp in Trespa. Mirrored.
-==== In Illustrator ====
+=== In Illustrator ===
   * Set the document units to mm
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     * In the export options, make sure a unit represents a millimeter. Check the option ''Export Selected Art Only''. Click OK:\\ {{:isel_icv4030:detailed_engraving_export_settings.png?400|}}
-==== In Fusion ====
+=== In Fusion ===
-=== Preparing the 3D models ===
+== Preparing the 3D models ==
   * Import one sketch per layer:\\ {{:isel_icv4030:detailed_engraving_fusion_import.png?400|}}
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     * repeat for all tiles:\\ {{:isel_icv4030:detailed_engraving_all_3d_tiles.png?400|}}
-=== Creating toolpaths ===
+== Creating toolpaths ==
   * Create an object with the dimensions of the stock material & position it accordingly in relation to the tiles.