Acu-Rite CNC 3500i Manuel D’Utilisation

ACU-RITE 3500i

Engraving cycles provides a quick and easy way to engrave part 
numbers, legends, or any alpha/numeric inscription. The usual type of 
cutter is a sharp point or center drill type tool. Options are given for 
engraving on an angle (G190), rotating by a certain angle (G191) and 
mirror is supported for engraving molds.

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When executed, the CNC rapids to the start point, then to the 
StartHgt (the "H" parameter). It then feeds to the ZDepth (the "Z" 
parameter) specified and begins cutting the Text selected.

To program the Engrave Cycle:

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In Edit mode, touch Other Cycles, then touch Linear Engrave, cycle 
to display the Engrave Cycle menu. 

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Complete the entry fields, and touch USE. 

Text

A

Text string which is to be engraved. All 
ASCII characters within the range of 
x032 - x126 are allowed, which includes 
Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers, and 
Punctuation (maximum 80 characters in 
Text string). (Required)

StartHgt

H

Z absolute start height. Must be higher than 
ZDepth (the "Z" parameter). (Required)

ZDepth

Z

Z absolute depth of engraving. Must be 
below StartHgt (the "H" parameter). 
(Required)

Height

E

Letter height. Width is proportional to 
height. Height is measured at the centerline 
of the cutter. (Required)

Font

Q

Font type to be used.
(Q1) Simple is a standard appearance.
(Q2) Stencil is a stenciled appearance.
(Q3) Stick has no rounded movements, only 
straight moves. Default is Simple. 
(Required)