The ToolBox - Key Features of ArtCAM Insignia
ArtCAM Insignia houses all the tools and functionality to completely manufacture a whole range of different 2D products, from shop signs to office name plaques. As well as having a full compliment of advanced 2D design and layout tools, Insignia also contains several inbuilt wizards to help speed up certain jobs. These include Automatic Toolpath Paneling and Matrix Multiplate Engraving. No matter how complex your design, Insignia will have a toolpath strategy within its database perfectly suited for routing or engraving the piece on your CNC machine.
Design Process
You can then either create unique artwork totally within ArtCAM Insignia or use your imported artwork as a base image to design around. ArtCAM can import most image formats, including Jpeg, Tiff, Gif, Bmp, Ai and also gives full support to dwg and dxf files retaining all the original layer information.
2D Design & Vector CreationArtCAM’s advanced drawing tools allow you to create highly intricate and detailed designs. You are also able to bring in and vectorize 2D Bitmap images. ArtCAM Insignia supports most common vector formats including JPEG's, Tiffs, Gifs, and BMP's. |
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Expandable Vector libraryArtCAM Insignia includes an expandable vector library. |
Advanced Tools For Advanced Creations
ArtCAM Insignia offers you massive creation and manufacturing potential, allowing you to take your designs further than you ever thought possible.
True Shape NestingReduce waste material consumption and improve efficency with ArtCAM’s true shape nesting options. |
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Inlays and Insert WizardCreate inlayed letters or decorative artistic inlays with the Auto Inlay Wizard. |
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Font EditorEdit existing fonts or create your own including single stroke engraving fonts. |
Fast, Accurate and Easy Manufacturing Process
Easy to use yet f ully configurable 2 and 2.5D machining enables you to go from design to manufactured part extremely quickly and easily. Machine your pieces using ArtCAM's wide range of machining strategies and tools from within its database. ArtCAM can output to over 200 machine tools.
Years of machining experience, made simple .
Profiling with BridgingCut shapes out of sheet material with lead in/out moves, ramping moves and specify the order in which parts are machined. |
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Area Clearance - PocketingTo quickly machine pockets or areas in between designs Insignia has very efficient Area Clearance strategies. |
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EngravingArtCAM Insignia’s engraving tools for foil embossing dies and nameplates. |
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Beveled and V-bit incised carvingWhether you want a raised or recessed "hand carved look" ArtCAM Insignia makes it simple. |
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Toolpath Simulation and Time summarySimulate your toolpaths before manufacture and examine how long they will take to run on your machine. |
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Tool databaseArtCAM’s extensive and customizable CNC tool database keeps track of your cutting tools and the associated parameters. |
Automatic toolpath panelingBy using ArtCAM’s toolpath panelling you are no longer limited by size. |
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Efficient WorkflowIncrease productivity, reduce wastage and become more efficient in the range of designs you can produce. |
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