Next, generate tool trajectory for our logo.
Go back to 2D preview, and in the Toolpaths tab panel, next to the last
generated path – deselect Show In 2D|3D. Previous trajectory disappears
so it will not disrupt our view.
Now select our logo and again click the Area Clearance
icon. We enter
the parameters almost the same like before, only the depth is 0.3mm and
we deselect „Add Ramping Moves” – it will not be needed in this case, we
also need to define other tool. We proceed like before. Press Add - below
the tool list - and Add Tool in the tool base window. The parameters in this
case look like this:
You should note that, in ArtCam program a handle size is given as di-
ameter, and a dimension of tip of the tool (F) is as radius. Speed values in
here are quite low but it is only example, and not “high performance ride”,
which makes sense only for mass production for larger number of units. With so simple, single
treatments it takes more time to prepare the project, place the material and set the machine than
the treatment itself.
When our tool is entered, you can click Calculate: Now and record the path by clicking on the
icon. Postprocessor should stay the same. Name it e.g. „graw_logo.tap”. 3D preview should look
like this:
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