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With software to generate 3D tool-paths a Suregrave engraving machine is capable of producing complex and detailed 3 dimensional shapes for die sinking, model and mold making.

Simple flat bottomed shapes with an angled edge (draw) to allow molded or cast shapes to be removed or ejected from dies or patterns can be easily produced with SureLab software.

More complex 3D contours will require a 3 dimensional CAD file and the generation of 3 dimensional tool paths and a package such as ArtCAM Pro from Delcam combines design and tool path generation.

Dies, Models and Molds

ArtCAM includes many powerful tools like the envelope distortion tool enabling the designer to manipulate reliefs by stretching and bending the “envelope” that bounds it. Using this technique to make the envelope narrower at one end gives the perspective to a design and in the same manner a curve produced by “bending” the envelope. Applications include jewellery manufacture, coins and medals, signs, mold making, die sinking and wood-working.

ArtCAM Express is designed for the smaller business.

ArtCAM Insignia combines the features of ArtCAM Express with added design and manufacturing tool.

ArtCAM Pro is the complete solution for professional design and manufacture.

ArtCAM JewelSmith is the complete solution for the jewellery industry.

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Materials
Almost any material, engineered part, gift or award can be engraved provided the job can be held securely and the engraving tool is properly ground.

Machine
When precise results and high quality are required there’s no substitute for rigidity and the 2516i is recommended for the job.

Machine Options
We have produced “special” versions for engraving outsize items such as tyre molds and miniature items icludng roll dies.

Workshop equipment
Given the varied materials and sizes of facials, panels and labels a cutter grinder enables tools to be quickly sharpened in-house.

Software
Surelab Pro will provide the basics for 2D molds and carved effects. For serious 3D design and tool path generation we recommend ArtCam Express, Insignia, Pro or Jewellsmith

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