Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

ACU-RITE 3500i

The Engraving Cycle provides a quick and easy way to engrave part 
numbers, legends, or any alpha/numeric inscription. Engraving does 
not require the use of shapes or geometry. There are two types of 
engraving patterns, Linear and Circular. Certain parameters apply only 
to specific cycles. These parameters appear as needed. The usual 
type of cutter is a sharp point or center-drill type tool. Options are 
given for engraving on an angle and mirror is supported for engraving 
molds. When executed, the CNC rapids to the X Start, Y Start, then to 
the Start Height. It then feeds to the Z Depth and begins cutting the 
Text specified.

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Type:  Choose Linear or Circular engraving.

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Text:  Enter the text to be engraved. Upper and lower case 
characters, numbers and punctuation are allowed.

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Start Height:  Enter the Absolute Z position before beginning the 
engrave cycle.

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Z Depth:  Enter the Z absolute depth of engraving.

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Radius (Circular):  Enter the radius for circular engraving.

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Direction (Circular):  Choose a direction, Downward or Upward, for 
circular engraving.

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Start X:  Enter the X coordinate for lower-left corner of the text.

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Start Y:  Enter the Y coordinate for lower-left corner of the text.

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Height:  Enter the letter height.

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Angle:  Enter the angle in degrees for rotating the text to be 
engraved.

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Font:  Choose Simple, Stencil or Stick.

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Mirror X:  Select to mirror the engraving on the X axis.

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Mirror Y:  Select to mirror the engraving on the Y axis.