F-Engrave : converts TTF and other fonts/files to G-code 2016-03-30

This tool from ScorchWorks converts text written with TTF (truetype) fonts to G-code for engraving, including V-carve.



F-Engrave Features
- V-carve for outline fonts, images and DXF files (DXF files and fonts should be composed of closed section loops when v-carving)
- V-Carve inlay support (see video below)
- B-Carving, v-carving with a ball nose bit instead of a v-bit (see image below)
- Straight bit pocketing (in the v-carve window) cut pockets using a straight bit.
- Imports DXF files
- Imports bitmap images (with Potrace helper program)
- Uses TTF font files (with the help of ttf2cxf_stream, not all formats are supported)
- Capable of exporting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file
- Opens previously saved G-Code file and retrieve the settings and text
- Supports multiple lines of text with justification (Left, Right and Centered)
- Mirroring text (vertical) and flipping text (horizontal)
- Create text that follows an arc
- Origin selection allows user to select the location of g-code zero position
- Display line thickness to be used during engraving allows visualization of end result
- Use inches or mm as export units
- Customizable G-Code preamble and post-amble
- Usable as an LinuxCNC Axis filter program (open the f-engrave.py file from within LinuxCNC Axis File-Open-f-engrave.py. when you are finished with your text select File-Write To Axis and Exit, This option only existed when executed from within Axis)

Here's what how he does V-carve inlays using this program :

V-Carve Inlays and More with F-engrave 1.50 | Scorch Works Blog



Have fun ...