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    Software to use 3D printer as an engraver (spindle motor)?

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    • SplatHammerundefined
      SplatHammer
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      I have a large heavy duty 3D printer with a Duet wifi controller. I want to use it to engrave text into aluminium. I have a 480 watt motor which I am going to attach to the frame and then attach a flexible shaft between it and where the hot end is now. The text is going to be fairly small and I have some 0.4mm cutting/engraving bits.
      What software do I need to convert text into GCode to send to the printer? I have searched but everything seems to be aimed at laser engraving.

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      • Phaedruxundefined
        Phaedrux Moderator
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        You can use Fusion 360 to achieve the pathing needed.

        Z-Bot CoreXY Build | Thingiverse Profile

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        • SplatHammerundefined
          SplatHammer
          last edited by

          So I guess you mean the following:
          Create the text, generate the gcode and then manually put in the z axis commands to raise and lower the cutter?

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          • Phaedruxundefined
            Phaedrux Moderator @SplatHammer
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            @splathammer I mean using fusion for CAM.

            https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/09/01/new-tutorial-using-cam-in-fusion-360-for-engraving/

            https://youtu.be/xoji-oqLSCY

            Z-Bot CoreXY Build | Thingiverse Profile

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            • SplatHammerundefined
              SplatHammer
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              Thanks for the tip! I will take a look at that.

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