engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
I have a motorcycle engine side cover (Harley Davidson derby cover) with an allowable engraving area of 5.75" circular. Problem is that the elevation of the engraving are descends 0.2" from the high point in the center of the cover to the outer limits of the intended engraving area. Does anybody have a work around or suggestions to approaching this job? Thank you
- gkas
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Re: engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
Draw a dome that matches the curve of the cover. Then project your engraving onto the 3D.
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Re: engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
If you use a spring loaded diamond drag tool, the spring compression may be enough to cover the change in elevation I have one with 3/8" compression. My experience with acrylic has been that the amount of compression makes very little difference in the lines. I don't know how well the aluminum cover will engrave with a diamond drag tool, however.
Best would be if you can find a scrap side cover to experiment with. Let us know what you end up with.
Best would be if you can find a scrap side cover to experiment with. Let us know what you end up with.
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Re: engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
If you want to send me your engraving I can model it for you..
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Re: engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
You might check into G-Code Ripper http://www.scorchworks.com/Gcoderipper/gcoderipper.html
You can map the contour of the cover then engrave the image.
You can map the contour of the cover then engrave the image.
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Re: engraving dilemma; Harley Davidson
Thanks to all who replied. And to highpockets, you are the second person to have pointed me in this direction. I will certainly investigate.
I figured out how to do it with a competitors software then projecting the lines to the surface. But I want to do it using vectric ............ still learning this software.
I figured out how to do it with a competitors software then projecting the lines to the surface. But I want to do it using vectric ............ still learning this software.