Winterdragon wrote:Yes this is basically what I was looking for. Thank you so much,
I was looking in the toollbars. Im assuming that since the Derby cover is already "machined", I would just leave out the 3d paths for the shape and focus on just the engraving part. Does this sound about right or is there something else I need to do before?
Thank You,
Winterdragon
You are on the right track. You will have to create the dome for the derby cover in the software. Then toolpath that dome with the finishing TP option in the virtual world. You have to give the software something to project onto. Then you would set the actual derby cover up on your table being careful to locate your zero point in the same place you did on your virtual derby cover. Then run your engraving toolpath and enjoy the great piece of work you just put out.
By the way and Diamond drag bit works wonderfully on chrome derby covers and Gas caps. Fatbob tank fillers engrave quite well also. The key is getting your virtual model spot on in your software.
A few test runs in some scrap wood will pay you huge dividends before you get an uh oh on one of your mates bikes.
