Generate an Engrave toolpath

  1. On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Milling > 2D > Engrave.

    The Engrave dialog opens.

  2. On the Tool tab, click Select to pick a tool. If you have not created a tool to use, In the left panel of the dialog, from the Fusion Library, pick a tool from the Sample Tools library.

    Tip: Engrave/Chamfer mills with a pointed tip are best suited for Engrave toolpaths. To have a pointed tip on a regular engrave/chamfer tool, edit the tool and then in the Cutter tab, set the tip diameter to equal to zero.

    Select a tool

  3. On the Geometry tab, with Contour Selection active, select text, edges, or closed sketches to drive the toolpath.

    text selection for engraving

  4. Optional steps:

    • On the Passes tab, to determine whether you want sharp corner edges or rounded corner edges, adjust the Sharp Corner Angle parameter.

    • To reduce the load on the tool by taking lighter cuts, enable the Multiple Depths checkbox.

  5. Click OK.

The toolpath is generated.

Engrave strategy