Schott System Offers Pictures by PC 3.2 Engraving Tools
 MUNICH,
Germany, July 1, 2008 - German software developer Schott System GmbH are
providing mold makers with best-in-class engraving tools as standard, within
their integrated CAD/CAM package Pictures by PC 3.2. Seldom included in
general CAM software, these professional engraving tools enable both the
design and machining of the typical graphical information found on plastic
molded parts, such as company logos, recycling symbols and table based
technical data.
Artistic CAD for Engraving
Starting with the actual engravings, Schott System have included a
dedicated suite of graphic design and typography tools, enabling the
creation of artwork, as well as text and table based information. Ensuring
that all lettering is created to the very high standards required by mold
makers, Pictures by PC also combines the use of postscript fonts, with the
ability to individually respace lettering using professional kerning tools.
Existing 2D artwork can in addition be imported from Adobe Illustrator (*.ai)
and Corel Draw (via *.eps) formats, as well as from more diverse sources
such as cliparts, WMF's and even scanned/vectorised sketches and bitmaps.
Professional Mold Tool Engraving and Carving
Once the 2D artwork is ready, predefined machining techniques are
instantly applied to firstly rough out the surrounding areas, and then
re-machine the rest material with conical engraving tools. However
problematic of highly intricate mold engraving are the tight areas around
extremely small lettering and symbols, that prevent the tool actually
passing through. Here Pictures by PC provides carving techniques, whereby
the depth of the tool continually changes to ride over problem areas,
resulting in sharp lettering and a very high level of detail on graphics.
Transformation of the finished 2D machining onto the 3D freeform molds and
electrodes is then a simple projection, removing the need to remodel in 3D.
This projected CAM also includes the automatic calculation of engraving for
5 axis simultaneous machining. Aside from mold making, Schott System's
engraving tools are also extensively used within the jewelry and sign
industries.
To see sample video demonstration
click
here.
About Schott System GmbH
A software developer for over 25 years, Schott System were one of the
first founders of the CAD/CAM software market. Maintaining a strong focus on
graphics, in addition to CAD and CAM, the company develops a fully
integrated design, manufacturing and technical documentation solution
‘Pictures by PC’, in addition to their OEM product ‘Isy-CAM’ for ISEL CNC
machine tools.
For more information, visit
www.schott-System.com/.
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